Articles by Alexander Mooney

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  'Juror #2' Explosively Cross-Examines Moral Quandaries

  Directed by Clint Eastwood

  PUBLISHED Nov 1, 2024

  In many ways, the American courtroom was seemingly tailor-made for the movies. Spiritually and architecturally freighted by spectres of...

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  'A Different Man' Embodies Its Imperfections with a Charming Confidence

  Directed by Aaron Schimberg

  PUBLISHED Sep 25, 2024

  Much is made of risk and reward in 'A Different Man.' Edward (Sebastian Stan) approaches a miracle cure for his neurofibromatosis with the...

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  'The Substance' Is Engaging but Awkward in Its Own Skin

  Directed by Coralie Fargeat

  PUBLISHED Sep 18, 2024

  Elisabeth Sparkle's story isn't a new one. In fact, the fictional actress's slow and agonizing slide into obsolescence is so timeless that...