Crimson Peak is Hot and Cold and Better For It

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Crimson Peak seems to claim two distinct genres, constantly shifting between horror and melodrama. Does this make it an indecisive mess or a delectable example of genre-fusion?

Blue Jay is Adorable, Heartbreaking, and Laser-Focused

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Blue Jay’s specificity makes for an intimate and relatable romantic drama.

Impossibly Byzantine Corporate Intrigue in Speed Racer

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Confused by the plot of Speed Racer? Let us break (some of it) down for you.

American Honey is Good, but Oh My God it is Long.

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Andrea Arnold’s American Honey is bold, deliberate, and immersive. But does deserve its near 3 hour runtime?

Nightcrawler: The Hollow Man

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Nightcrawler (2014) is a tense thriller follows Lou Bloom as he forces himself into the sensational world of crime journalism. What motivates him, and how does his behavior personify the films major themes of blind ambition and the American dream? Chris Maher explores this and more below.