Articles by Nathan Chizen

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  Apocalyptic Musical 'The End' Should Start Important Conversations

  Directed by Joshua Oppenheimer

  PUBLISHED Dec 12, 2024

  Joshua Oppenheimer wanted to make a third film about the Indonesian genocide. In the first two, 'The Act of Killing' and 'The Look of...

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  'Flow' Ushers in the Next Wave of Animation

  Directed by Gints Zibalodis

  PUBLISHED Nov 29, 2024

  Northern Europe has been the spot for innovation in cinematic animation for some time. Estonia's Sander Joon delivered the dopest short...

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  'Venom: The Last Dance' Has Been Regrettably Marvel-Pilled

  Directed by Kelly Marcel

  PUBLISHED Oct 25, 2024

  Viewers waited three years for the arrival of 'Venom: The Last Dance,' the supposed final film for Marvel and Sony's intergalactic odd...

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  Awkwafina and John Cena Fail to Hit the 'Jackpot!'

  Directed by Paul Feig

  PUBLISHED Aug 14, 2024

  Imagine, just for a moment, if Los Angeles were inhabited by hundreds, if not thousands, of people desperate for wealth and fame. People so...

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  'Robot Dreams' Yearns for Old Friends and a Bygone New York

  Directed by Pablo Berger

  PUBLISHED Jun 5, 2024

  In his 1948 essay, "Here in New York," E.B. White wrote, "On any person who desires such queer prizes, New York will bestow the gift of lon...

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  'New World Beat' Sings the Praises of Some of Toronto's Most Exciting Musicians

  Created by Michael Tobin

  PUBLISHED Mar 27, 2024

  Lip-syncing to pre-recorded tracks has existed since television immemorial. Some music heads argue that it's the charm of staples like...