Contributor Craig Williams

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Review

Last Flag Flying

by Craig Williams

Richard Linklater’s “spiritual sequel” to The Last Detail is one of his most impressive achievements.

4
Anticipation
5
Enjoyment
5
In Retrospect
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In Praise Of

In praise of Modern Romance – Albert Brooks’ masterpiece

by Craig Williams

The actor/director’s 1981 rom-com is one of the best films ever made about jealousy and self-loathing.
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Dreaming Big

Why Edge of Tomorrow is the greatest blockbuster of the 21st century

by Craig Williams

This tricksy, time-looping caper acts as a telling metaphor for the repeated resurgence of its leading man, Tom Cruise.
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Review

Son of Saul

by Craig Williams

László Nemes’ Oscar-winning drama recreates the shame and horror of the Holocaust to harrowing affect.

4
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
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Review

Bone Tomahawk

by Craig Williams

Sheriff Kurt Russell gets more than he bargained for in this horror-western hybrid from S Craig Zahler.

3
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
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Review

A Bigger Splash

by Craig Williams

Tilda Swinton and Ralph Fiennes are in irresistible form in this heady romantic thriller from Luca Guadagnino.

4
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
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Review

Straight Outta Compton

by Craig Williams

The NWA story is told in the style of a luxe, classic-era studio biopic. And it's scintillating.

4
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
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Review

The New Girlfriend

by Craig Williams

François Ozon does it again with this puckish and erotic satire on sexuality and family gender roles.

4
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect

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