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Obsession: An Indie Success Story about the Intoxication of Power
A harrowing spiral into the consuming effects of desire, power and manipulation. Everyone is obsessed with Obsession.
Project Hail Mary: An Inspiring Adaptation that Champions the Power of Science and Cooperation
The movie, although straying from its source in Andy Weir’s book, is a wondrous space adventure
“André Is an Idiot”: Laughing in the Face of Death
An eccentric 55-year-old man with a stage 4 colon cancer diagnosis decides to make a documentary about his own demise
“No Other Choice,” A Deceptively Hilarious Outcry Against the Modern Job Search
We face the uncertain future with a helpless irony, knowing the problems but remaining powerless in face of overwhelming…
“Marty Supreme” and the Pitfalls of Individualism
“Marty Supreme” is a wild ride through the world of 1950s New York City and competitive table tennis, with standout performances and a surprising condemnation of individualism.
“Avatar 3” is a Liberal Fantasy of Racial Reconciliation
The real goal of the Avatar trilogy is soothing the liberal soul, not exploring the beauty and terror of revolutionary struggle.
Frankenstein: Beautiful, But Fails to Reanimate the Soul of the Original
In a world where science threatens to remake the fabric of our modern lives, the themes of this 200-year-old book are increasingly relevant.
Go to the Movies with Mira Nair
Check out these eight unforgettable films by the Oscar-nominated director who is also Zohran Mamdani’s mother.
“Bugonia” and the False Promises of Conspiracy and Corporate Culture
“Bugonia” partially delivers on a bizarre mix of class commentary, conspiracy and the idiosyncrasies of corporate culture juxtaposed against those it exploits.