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‘The American President’ and the Aesthetics of Rising NeoLiberalism
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‘The American President’ and the Aesthetics of Rising NeoLiberalism

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 / 1 November 2018

In the prescient The American President, the president and his love interest push the liberal agenda while simultaneously living in the lap of luxury. Talk about having your cake and eating it, too.

Life Can Be Miserable – ‘Life Itself’ Captures This in the Worst Way
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Life Can Be Miserable – ‘Life Itself’ Captures This in the Worst Way

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 / 21 September 2018

Unlike his work in This Is Us, Dan Fogleman's efforts here offer no subtlety.

Should One Laugh, Cry, or Cringe at Mayer’s Adaptation of Chekov’s ‘The Seagull’?
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Should One Laugh, Cry, or Cringe at Mayer’s Adaptation of Chekov’s ‘The Seagull’?

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 / 21 May 2018

Michael Mayer's take on Chekov's play is an engaging comedy of manners, but it flies by too quickly to appreciate the nuances of the writing.

’20th Century Women’ Holds Particular Relevance for 21st Century Women
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’20th Century Women’ Holds Particular Relevance for 21st Century Women

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 / 20 January 2017
As much as it considers the past, 20th Century Women's profound confidence in women's strength and ingenuity proposes a way to look forward.
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Part 3: The Sixth Sense to Fight Club (August – October 1999)

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 / 24 March 2009
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OMG – The 20 Worst Films of 2008

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 / 14 January 2009
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The Women

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 / 12 September 2008
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Women Without Men

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 / 11 September 2008
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Talk, Talk, Talk: September 2008

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 / 8 September 2008
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Running With Scissors (2006)

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 / 4 March 2007
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Running With Scissors (2006)

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 / 27 October 2006
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Open Range (2003)

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 / 14 August 2003