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The Rewatch: Stop Making Sense (1984)
Sonic ecstasy and harmonic brilliance: the revival of a legendary concert film
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Gabriel Frieberg
Weekend Read: The Rewatch - Fuck 'The Blind Side' (2009)
How cinematic misrepresentation perpetuates racial inequality
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Sena Adjei
The Rewatch: The Incredibles 1 & 2 (2004, 2018 - Disney+)
In an era of soulless superhero spectacles, 'The Incredibles' series offers a refreshing focus on relatable humanity and domestic complexity.
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Gabriel Frieberg
Weekend Read: "Anchorman" - An Exclusive Interview on the Film's Legacy with Comedy Professor Saul Austerlitz
The author of the brilliant new book "Kind of a Big Deal: How Anchorman Stayed Classy and Became The Most Iconic Comedy of the Twenty-First Century…
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Gabriel Frieberg
Weekend Read: The Rewatch - Pride & Prejudice (2005)
How Pride & Prejudice Celebrates Girlhood's Ephemeral Glow
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Emily Bice
Weekend Read: The Rewatch - Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith (2005)
Oft maligned since its 2005 release, Revenge of the Sith is today a presciently pessimistic masterwork - (Guest contribution from Ryan Michaels)
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Ryan Michaels
Weekend Read: The Rewatch - School of Rock (2003)
Jack Black is transcendent in this modern classic, instilling self-belief and the true spirit of rock 'n' roll in a classroom of straight-laced students
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Jesse Aaronson
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The Rewatch: Glengarry Glen Ross (1992)
A sharp critique of masculinity and capitalism, 'Glengarry Glen Ross' remains timeless with its intense performances and satirical insight.
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Gabriel Frieberg
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Kyle Tobias
The Rewatch: Lawrence of Arabia (1962)
The trailblazing 'Lawrence of Arabia' shines anew with its deft storytelling and timeless commentary on colonialism and identity
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Gabriel Frieberg
The Rewatch: High and Low (1963)
An exploration of moral complexity and social stratification in Kurosawa's timeless classic
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Gabriel Frieberg
The Rewatch: Point Break (1991)
Keanu and Swayze charm while Bigelow's virtuosic action scenes set the bar for heist films to come
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Gabriel Frieberg
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