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Reliquary of the Slacker: On Joel Potrykus’ Relaxer
Potrykus specializes in offbeat, regionally-focused portraits of post-Linklater slackers on the edges of 21st century society.
Dom Sinacola
Jun 30, 2022
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All Hands On Deck Celebrates The Pleasures (And Pitfalls) Of Summer Risk-Taking
This charming Rohmerian comedy follows three buddies looking for love in the south of France
Susannah Gruder
Jun 17, 2022
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The Wind Has All The Hallmarks Of Trashy Summer Fun (Minus The Outdoors)
Stay inside and avoid the heat with this zesty, shaggy psychological thriller.
Danielle Burgos
Jun 10, 2022
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The Five Obstructions Allows Lars Von Trier's Mentor to Remake His Best-Known Film Five Different Ways
Von Trier's mentor Jørgen Leth must adhere to a different "obstruction" each time he remakes the film
Jody Dvorak
May 27, 2022
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Whitey on the Moon: On Richard Linklater’s Apollo 10 1/2
The Boyhood director resurrects the past once again, but this time with a keen eye to present sensibilities.
Vadim Rizov
May 13, 2022
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Tilda Swinton Gives Her Greatest Performance in Julia, a Child-Abduction Melodrama
A year after winning the Oscar, Swinton stuns in her performance as a crazed alcoholic kidnapper
Mike D'Angelo
May 6, 2022
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Bill Murray and Robert De Niro Play Against Type (Long Before It Was Expected) in Mad Dog and Glory
While the crime dramedy's premise may be commercial, its execution is anything but.
Brendan Byrne
Apr 22, 2022
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Travel Back In Time By Watching Old Sports on YouTube
The eternal pleasure of revisiting a moment in franchise, cultural, or personal history from the comfort of your own couch
Mark Asch
Apr 8, 2022
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Prince Solidifies His Legacy as a Live Act and Filmmaker with the Heck-a-Slammin' Sign O' The Times
An under-appreciated concert film deserves to join the canon.
Willow Catelyn Maclay
Apr 1, 2022
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Alien: Covenant Finds The Sweet Spot Between Brains And Thrills
By combining body horror and existentialism, Ridley Scott's Alien prequel shows more imagination than most contemporary studio films.
Patrick Dahl
Mar 9, 2022
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Go Back to the Good Ol' Naughty Days With Sliver
A sub-Basic Instinct erotic thriller tips the scales in favor of sex over thrills
Matt Prigge
Feb 8, 2022
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Murder, Malaise and Marijuana: The Long Goodbye Was the Original Stoner Noir
For fans of The Big Lebowski and all things hazy and mysterious.
Zach Vasquez
Jan 20, 2022
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Sprocket Films Offers a Campy Look Into Mid-Century Social Panic
These hilarious short films are perfect to throw on in the background
Charles Bramesco
Jan 10, 2022
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Big Love for Tiny Horse
How a tiny horse walked into a family's life at the perfect time.
Jessica Stolzberg
May 21, 2021
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The Subtle Subversion of "Barbie: Life in the Dreamhouse"
Kitty Guo
Dec 18, 2020
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Taskmaster is Anti-Productivity Porn at its Finest
A love letter to the least aspirational game show ever made
Olivia Crandall
Dec 2, 2020
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It is Time to Play Dark Souls
Now is the perfect time to pick up the unrelenting but deeply rewarding fantasy game
Nov 12, 2020
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12 Satisfying Short Films for Your Burnt-Out Quarantine Brain
A rewarding film for every genre, all under 40 minutes
Greta Rainbow
Nov 11, 2020
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How 'Return of the Obra Dinn' Created a Modern Classic
Ignore the grayscale. The Return of the Obra Dinn is one of the most visually rich games out now.
Corban Goble
Oct 9, 2020
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'Astronomical' Was the Best Music Event of Quarantine So Far
Travis Scott's in-game Fortnite show might not have reinvented concerts, but it was still tight.
Corban Goble
Oct 9, 2020
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A Streaming Recommendation: Bring Me Below Deck
How "Below Deck" became my go-to show for the quarantine
Larry Fitzmaurice
Oct 8, 2020
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The Ambient Beauty of Outer Wilds
Annapurna's critic-beloved space game is even deeper than it looks
Corban Goble
Oct 6, 2020
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Log Off and Die: The Unfriended Movies are the Perfect Quarantine Horror Double Feature
Forgive the gimmick and enjoy these well-made films
Winston Cook-Wilson
Sep 30, 2020
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"Search Party" Is the Millennial-Focused Show You Need RIght Now
The winding series—which is now on HBO Max—is one of the era's most subtle and rewarding shows
Larry Fitzmaurice
Sep 30, 2020
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Yeah Baby! Behold the Powerssaince
Austin Powers is surprisingly timeless. Hear me out.
Sep 24, 2020
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Why I Came Back to Red Dead Redemption 2
How the deliberately slow-moving game rewards patience and observation
Larry Fitzmaurice
Sep 23, 2020
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I Love You, Roger Sterling
Many critics consider 'Mad Men' a prestige drama. That's too bad.
Dayna Evans
Sep 23, 2020
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The Peculiar Warmth of "Lodge 49"
Gone too soon, the Wyatt Russell-starring series is a humanizing and life-affirming gem
Corban Goble
Sep 23, 2020
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Why Love Island's "Casa Amor" Episodes >>> Everything Else on TV
Casa Amor is so much more than a gimmick. It's an emotional tour-de-force
Alphonse Pierre
Sep 23, 2020
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I Love You, KK Slider
Why the singing dog is the true star of the summer's biggest game
Corban Goble
Sep 23, 2020
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Midsommar: Comfort Viewing for a Strange Time
You might not usually turn to a horror movie for emotional relief, but Midsommar makes a case for it
Larry Fitzmaurice
Sep 14, 2020
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Listening to George Harrison's All Things Must Pass Has Never Been More Rewarding
The Harrison long-player—and we mean long!—was far ahead of its time
Vikram Murthi
Sep 14, 2020
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The Descent is the Best Modern Horror Movie
Neil Marshall's magnetic horror film is a cult classic for a reason.
Corban Goble
Sep 14, 2020
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