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‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’: Humility Is the New Black

The sequel is an inoffensive little victory lap with plenty of sympathy for the devil.

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‘Blue Heron’: An Assured, Stunning Debut Feature Explores a Family’s Fracture

With quiet confidence Sophy Romvari semi-autobiographical story examines the fallout of mental illness.

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‘I Swear’ Is a Lovely Call for Compassion

Kirk Jones’ biopic feels like a continuation of its subject’s mission to raise awareness about Tourette’s Syndrome.

politics

The God of War

Pulp Fiction, the Pope, and worshipping violence.

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‘The Christophers’ Is a Stunning Depiction of Creativity and Destruction, Intertwined

Ian McKellen and Michaela Coel are terrific in Steven Soderbergh’s art drama.

‘Lorne’: Live from New York, It’s a Puff Piece!

Morgan Neville’s documentary actively strains against any kind of insight or challenge to the ‘Saturday Night Live’ creator and producer.

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‘Normal’ Shows That Not Everything Can or Should Be ‘John Wick’

Ben Wheatley offers up an empty bloodbath in a world where everyone is a killer.

Aneil Karia’s ‘Hamlet’ Is a Daring Modernization of the Bard’s Famous Play

While not always successful, the new version makes some fascinating choices bolstered by Riz Ahmed’s stellar lead performance.

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‘You, Me & Tuscany’ Offers Comfort but Little Flavor

The romance provides an enticing look at the Italian region, but the genre tropes feel staid and unimaginative.

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‘The Drama’: Thoughts and Deeds

The plot point hidden by the marketing isn’t the film’s primary concern.

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‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ Is about as Soulless as IP Blockbuster Filmmaking Gets

Illumination’s sequel offers bright colors, loads of action, and almost no fun.

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Joanne Rowling and the Cruel Legacy

Malice Managed.