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'La La Land': Hollywood's failed bid to make America great again

9 years 8 months ago
The announcement that "La La Land" had received 14 Oscar nods — tying the record for most nominations for a single motion picture — was met with a sigh of resignation by those who found Damien Chazelle's wistful homage to the classic Hollywood musical overrated, cliché or simply put, kind of boring.

'Arrival' takes alien landing plot in cerebral direction

9 years 8 months ago
"Arrival" takes an age-old science fiction premise -- Aliens have landed; what are their intentions? -- and builds a taut mystery around it. Yet those expecting a whiz-bang film should be prepared for a more cerebral and emotional experience, admirable for its ambition and tone, if not wholly satisfying in its payoff.

'Moonlight' shines as coming-of-age tale

9 years 8 months ago
Deeply affecting, "Moonlight" is a small, beautifully told story that resonates well beyond the time spent in the theater. Bleak, but not hopeless, it's also one of those independent films that will rely on critical accolades and awards consideration to magnify its understated glow.

'Loving' offers timely, uplifting take on interracial romance

9 years 8 months ago
Amid national soul-searching about racial progress or the lack thereof, "Loving" is a historical tale that feels very much of the moment. Seen through the prism of its central couple, it's blessed with the uplifting hallmarks of an old-fashioned "feel-good" movie, exploring anti-miscegenation laws that persisted for years after the birth of America's biracial president.
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