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Don’t Be a Hypocrite: We need to talk about age gaps

Viktoria Popovska November 15, 2021
The release of “Red (Taylor’s Version)” last Friday calls for discussions on one important issue of age gaps in dating, which have appear to be a long held Hollywood tradition.
Dan Gilroy’s new drama and mystery film, “Velvet Buzzsaw,” features Jake Gyllenhaal and Rene Russo and is out now on Netflix. COURTESY OF CLAUDETTE BARIUS/ NETFLIX MEDIA CENTER

REVIEW: ‘Velvet Buzzsaw’ is the revenge of the forgotten artist

Anders Larson February 3, 2019
The new Netflix original “Velvet Buzzsaw” uses horror to convey that art is a communication between souls, a narrative that can only be experienced internally.
Amy Adams stars as Susan Morrow in the romantic thriller “Nocturnal Animals.” PHOTO COURTESY MERRICK MORTON/ FOCUS FEATURES

REVIEW: “Nocturnal Animals” is a unique blend of different genres

Jon Ollom December 8, 2016

If you are looking for a creative, dark movie that will keep you thinking well after leaving the theater, look no further than “Nocturnal Animals.” Stylish and artistic, this is a must-see that stands...

The promotional poster for Universal Pictures' “Everest,” released on Sept. 18. PHOTO COURTESY UNIVERSAL PICTURES

REVIEW: Wintry “Everest” at peak of cinematographic beauty

Caroline Aaron September 21, 2015

There seems to be a “based on a true story” paradox that persists in filmmaking, and Baltasar Kormákur’s “Everest” is among the many films it’s affecting. The very fact that its characters...

Jake Gyllenhaal stars as Louis Bloom, a Los Angeles man who becomes involved in videotaping violent crimes and selling the videos for profit in "Nightcrawler," released Friday. PHOTO COURTESY OF OPEN ROAD FILMS

REVIEW: The abyss stares back in unsettling “Nightcrawler”

Cat McCarrey November 3, 2014

“Nightcrawler” embarks on a journey through darkness, even as it’s set in the city of eternal light pollution, Los Angeles. The camera lingers on the LA monuments, resting on landmarks chopped up...

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