Marshall Shaffer

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Over 30 minutes of Walter Salles ’ “I’m Still Here” before its inciting incident, a 1971 apprehension of ex-congressman Rubens Paiva from his home by Brazil’s military dictatorship occurs.

Wolfs provides good fun for a while, especially given the dearth of vintage George Clooney leading man roles of late.

Justin Kurzel's 'The Order' stands out among bank robber films primarily through the fervent fanaticism of its villains.

Politicians often invoke the idea of children or future generations when urging the importance of collective action with consequences that only emerge in the long term.

While lesser known than her contemporary Yorgos Lanthimos, Greek filmmaker Athina Rachel Tsangari has played a large part in shaping the so-called “weird wave” that swept the country’s cinematic exports.

There’s a whole lot of potential in Lady Gaga’s Harley Quinn as the fresh-faced entry into this grimy Gotham, but she’s too frequently relegated to the sidelines.

If Catherine Breillat’s subversive stylings crossed ways with a classic screwball romance, it might look something like 'Babygirl.'

Strange events precipitate the bonds of sisterhood in Pedro Almodóvar's cinema, and 'The Room Next Door' is no exception.