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Poster for the A24 film The Zone of Interest. The studios newest cinematic release premiered on December 15, 2023. PUBLIC DOMAIN 

“The Zone of Interest” is unlike anything you have ever seen

Joshua Lee February 11, 2024
Name any Holocaust film, whether that’s “Schindler’s List” (1993) or “Life Is Beautiful” (1997); chances are, the most morally repugnant genocide in recent history is told from the victim’s perspective. But what about a Holocaust film from the perpetrator’s point of view? 
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Academy AwardsROBERT COUSE-BAKER/FLICKR VIA CC BY 2.0

The Academy Awards fail film fans

Kraig Klein January 28, 2018
This year’s nominations sparked online controversy when it was announced that “The Boss Baby,” one of the year’s least liked animated films, was up for nomination.
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Steven Spielberg.  GAGE SKIDMORE/FLICKR VIA CC BY-SA 2.0

HBO documentary “Spielberg” offers insight on iconic filmmaker

Ryan Williams October 1, 2017
Overall, “Spielberg” is a well-crafted and absorbing piece of cinematic nostalgia. The documentary airs Saturday, Oct. 7tat 8 p.m. on HBO.
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Guerrilla Girls make feminist statement at the Zuccaire Gallery

Guerrilla Girls make feminist statement at the Zuccaire Gallery

Kayla McKiski August 25, 2016
Anonymous and audacious, this feminist artist group has been crossing lines to battle social issues in the art world and beyond since 1985.
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A picture of an Oscars trophy. The 95th Academy Awards will take place on March 12.

And the Oscar goes to…the people

Jager Robinson March 1, 2016
If the Oscars are the be-all-end-all of the movie business, why aren’t the fans voting for best movie?
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