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April 9, 2018
Alex Shephard
Will Hollywood Ever Make Another
Children of Men
?
An interview with Ben Fritz, whose “The Big Picture” explores the way the franchise model and streaming services have disrupted the film industry.
February 13, 2018
Jonathan W. Gray
The Liberating Visions of
Black Panther
The superhero movie matches stunning special effects with vital political ideas.
May 27, 2016
Tim Grierson
X-Men:
Saving The World, And Feeling Good About It
'Apocalypse' is the year's best comic-book movie, and its action hinges on characters accepting who they are to defeat evil.
August 29, 2014
Elaine Teng
Can "Doctor Who" Survive an Older Leading Man?
The new, older doctor who tests the mainstream popularity nerd culture
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