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On Joker, Fight Club and the Danger of Self-Fulfilling Cautionary Tales

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By Adam Kritzer | October 7, 2019
By Adam Kritzer | October 7, 2019

On Joker, Fight Club and the Danger of Self-Fulfilling Cautionary Tales

Filmmaker Adam Kritzer examines the seductive and deeply problematic vision of Todd Phillips' new movie, and Fincher's classic which preceded it.

On That Lost Three-Hour Version Superman and the Curious Pleasures of TV Edits

Film
By Jim Hemphill | November 3, 2017
By Jim Hemphill | November 3, 2017

On That Lost Three-Hour Version Superman and the Curious Pleasures of TV Edits

Jim Hemphill shares his fondness for quirky small-screen cuts of big movies, and one of these that's finally been released for the first time.

The Problem with Spoiler Culture

Film
By Clay Liford | October 20, 2016
By Clay Liford | October 20, 2016

The Problem with Spoiler Culture

Clay Liford tries to work through his issues with the current fixation on spoilers and get to the root of why it all annoys him so much.

Onur Tukel Draws His Own Conclusions About Captain America: Civil War

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By Onur Tukel | May 10, 2016
By Onur Tukel | May 10, 2016

Onur Tukel Draws His Own Conclusions About Captain America: Civil War

The indie writer-director (and also illustrator) puts his thoughts on the latest Marvel movie extravaganza into graphic form.

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