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MATERIALISTS

In love and relationships, is it better to go with your heart or your head?

Posted on June 14, 2025June 14, 2025
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FIRST COW

A new gem from Kelly Reichardt paints a picture of wanting just a little in a world that takes a lot.

Posted on July 14, 2020September 11, 2020
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HUSTLERS

As the old-school classic goes, “This is story about control”

Posted on September 20, 2019September 20, 2019
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THE LAST BLACK MAN IN SAN FRANCISCO

When so much of your home changes around you, is it any wonder that it feels less and less like “home”?

Posted on July 25, 2019September 21, 2019
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THE FRONT RUNNER

In America, questions of ethics abound in both politics and journalism. Ever wonder how we got to this point?

Posted on December 2, 2018September 22, 2019
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BEAUTIFUL BOY

How does one give an honest effort when one’s life has become a series of lies?

Posted on October 31, 2018September 22, 2019
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JULIET, NAKED

On fandom, fixation, and fondness.

Posted on October 25, 2018September 22, 2019
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HEARTS BEAT LOUD

We might want to belt the chorus, but more often than not, we hum the bridge

Posted on June 26, 2018September 22, 2019
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A QUIET PLACE

We all want a little peace and quiet, but what happens when our wants become the requirements of our survival?

Posted on April 8, 2018September 22, 2019
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PHANTOM THREAD

Being the object of affection can sometimes be less about affection and more about objects.

Posted on January 7, 2018September 22, 2019
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THE POST

Democracy dies in darkness.

Posted on January 5, 2018September 22, 2019
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CALL ME BY YOUR NAME

Smell the flowers while you can

Posted on December 21, 2017September 22, 2019

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