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Born and raised in the Chicagoland area. I've been watching films for as long as I can remember, forging connections with the characters and their stories.

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Criterion Column: THROW DOWN, THE DAMNED, and MELVIN VAN PEEBLES: ESSENTIAL FILMS

Criterion Column: THROW DOWN, THE DAMNED, and MELVIN VAN PEEBLES: ESSENTIAL FILMS

September marks a significant month for Criterion, as they have prepared brand-new editions of films from Nei…

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AFTER LIFE And BEASTS OF NO NATION Lead Criterion's August 2021 Slate

AFTER LIFE And BEASTS OF NO NATION Lead Criterion's August 2021 Slate

This month, Criterion has prepared brand-new editions of films from Hirokazu Kore-eda, D. A. Pennebaker, Andr…

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THE HUMAN CONDITION Criterion Review: Masaki Kobayashi's Epic, Remastered

THE HUMAN CONDITION Criterion Review: Masaki Kobayashi's Epic, Remastered

As part of its June 2021 lineup, the Criterion Collection has prepared a new Blu-Ray edition of The Human Con…

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ARMY OF THE DEAD: The Ultimate Gamble

ARMY OF THE DEAD: The Ultimate Gamble

Fans of Zack Snyder will undoubtedly find value in Army of the Dead, but it's ultimately a tonally muddled mi…

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FLOWERS OF SHANGHAI Criterion Review: A Vibrant Reverie

FLOWERS OF SHANGHAI Criterion Review: A Vibrant Reverie

For those who have been waiting for a film by Hou Hsiao-hsien to enter the Criterion Collection for an extend…

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FAST TIMES AT RIDGEMONT HIGH Criterion Review: Moving In Stereo

FAST TIMES AT RIDGEMONT HIGH Criterion Review: Moving In Stereo

Fast Times at Ridgemont High remains just as essential as ever and Criterion’s new release is an outstanding …

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