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A 'deplorable tactic': why film studios are pitting influencers against critics
Talking Points Movie bosses are increasingly prioritising 'social sentiment' over newspaper reviews
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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The rapturous cinematic power of real cooking in 'The Taste of Things'
Under the Radar The newly released French movie revels in the slow, methodical magic of the kitchen
By Scott Hocker, The Week US Published
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15 toxic relationship movies for Valentine's Day skeptics
The Week Recommends Someone always has it worse than you do
By David Faris Published
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All the reasons Chita Rivera will forever be a legend
The Explainer The dancing, singing actress died at 91. But her legacy is iron-clad.
By Scott Hocker, The Week US Published
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Movies to watch in February, from 'Argylle' to 'Drive-Away Dolls'
The Week Recommends A spy thriller tied to a real-life mystery, a solo Coen brother feature and more
By Theara Coleman, The Week US Published
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Hollywood's movie musical resurgence: breaking the stigma?
Talking Points The box office success of Mean Girls has led some critics to hail the return of the musical genre
By Arion McNicoll, The Week UK Published
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Is the 'Mean Girls' movie musical a glorious revisitation or the worst idea in forever?
Talking Points Every critic feels some kinda way about the reboot
By Scott Hocker, The Week US Published
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Can Hollywood successfully tackle the horror of the Holocaust?
Talking Points Critics say three new films depicting 'humanity's darkest chapter' offer 'unexpected hopefulness'
By Arion McNicoll, The Week UK Published
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40 years of 'The Color Purple' backlash
Under the Radar Beloved and decried, the novel and films have always struck a nerve
By Scott Hocker, The Week US Published
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8 of Leonard Bernstein's best works
The Week Recommends Some hits; some lesser-known works. (Yes, 'West Side Story' is included.)
By Scott Hocker, The Week US Published
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Movies to watch in January, from 'Night Swim' to the 'Mean Girls' musical
The Week Recommends A musical retelling of a cult classic, a biblical parody and more
By Theara Coleman, The Week US Published
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Film reviews of 2023: what the movie critics said
In Depth A look back at the year's biggest blockbusters and the films not so highly rated
By The Week UK Last updated
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The Boy and the Heron: a final animated masterpiece from Hayao Miyazaki?
In the Spotlight Studio Ghibli's latest film from the Japanese director has topped the North American box office chart
By Arion McNicoll, The Week UK Published
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2023: the year of nostalgia
the explainer There was something familiar in the air this year
By Theara Coleman, The Week US Published
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