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Wherever You Go, There You Are: ‘Interstellar’ at 10 Resonates
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Wherever You Go, There You Are: ‘Interstellar’ at 10 Resonates

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 / 19 November 2024

Although it aims to portray humanity’s future, sci-fi film Interstellar‘s message – that our greatest asset and liability is ourselves – resonates in our times.

The Science Overshadows the Story in ‘Interstellar’
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The Science Overshadows the Story in ‘Interstellar’

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 / 15 April 2015

Interstellar is a movie full of Big Ideas that end up overshadowing the human element, particularly during the poorly plotted first act.

Short Ends and Leader’s Best Movies of 2014
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Short Ends and Leader’s Best Movies of 2014

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 / 1 January 2015
From brazen biopics to murky examinations of marriage, Short Ends and Leader's picks for 2014's best flicks are a compelling bunch.
2014: A Most Mediocre Year
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2014: A Most Mediocre Year

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 / 31 December 2014
The odds of discovering gems like Boyhood felt thinner in 2014 than they have for quite some time.
A Healthy Dose of Darkness: The Best Film Scores of 2014
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A Healthy Dose of Darkness: The Best Film Scores of 2014

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 / 16 December 2014
The year 2014 saw classic composer/director teams hit new highs, as well as a considerable dark streak take over the world of film scoring.
Christopher Nolan’s ‘Interstellar’ Does an Amazing Thing with Corn
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Christopher Nolan’s ‘Interstellar’ Does an Amazing Thing with Corn

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 / 7 November 2014

Interstellar lurches toward an Inception-ish crosscutting climax, but the rush is not so thrilling as the imagery and the meaning of the corn.

The PopMatters Fall Film Preview – November 2014
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The PopMatters Fall Film Preview – November 2014

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 / 6 November 2014
November 2014 offers up standard award seasons fare, a couple of cool indies, and five horror films that, according to the calendar, are a bit past their celebration sell-by date.