Like sands through the hourglass, so are the superheroes of our lives.
Tag: Natalie Portman
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Vox Lux and The Mule present two very different responses to our nation’s ills
While one finds only despair, the other argues that we’re still capable of kindness, despite the terrible things we do.
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Annihilation preserves the source novel’s biological nightmare but dispenses with its mounting paranoia
Director Alex Garland follows his acclaimed Ex Machina with this screen adaptation of Jeff VanderMeer’s sci-fi adventure.
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Terrence Malick loves us—he just has a peculiar way of showing it
With Song to Song, the Austin-based filmmaker finds transcendental beauty in his hometown’s music scene.
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Embrace of the Serpent slithers into town, plus more new reviews and notable screenings
New reviews and notable screenings in this week’s issue
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Daddy deals death in 3 Days to Kill
Kevin Costner stars as a CIA assassin in the farcical 3 Days to Kill.
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A paramount picture from Paramount Pictures
The studio releases a posed shot of 116 important artists as part of its centennial celebration
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This Week’s Food and Drink Events
An Oscar viewing party, a celebration of chicken wings, a whiskey dinner, and more.
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Now Playing: No Strings Attached
Ben Sachs reviews the new romantic comedy starring Natalie Portman and Ashton Kutcher.
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Golden Globes: First Impressions
Best, worst, whatever—here’s what attracted attention.
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Blue Valentine
Michelle Williams and Ryan Gosling’s disintegrating marriage in “Blue Valentine” was too raw for the MPAA until distributor Harvey Weinstein intervened. It opens Friday 1/7.
