Contributor Glenn Heath Jr

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Obama Era Cinema

Blue Collar Blues – Southern identity and disillusionment in the cinema of Jeff Nichols

by Glenn Heath Jr

Each of the Arkansas director’s films addresses pressing social concerns affecting working-class white voters.
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Women In Film

100 great female comedy performances – part 3

by Glenn Heath Jr

Our comedic rundown continues with a promiscuous band camp geek and an ageless Old Hollywood icon.
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Review

Heart of a Dog

by Glenn Heath Jr

It’s impossible not to be charmed by Laurie Anderson’s reflective canine essay film.

3
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
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Review

The Pearl Button

by Glenn Heath Jr

Master doc maker Patricio Guzmán returns with a stunning look at our destructive relationship with Earth.

5
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
5
In Retrospect
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The many faces of the Coen brothers

by Glenn Heath Jr

A look back at some classic mugs inhabiting the weird and wonderful cinematic universe of Joel and Ethan Coen.
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Review

Jem and the Holograms

by Glenn Heath Jr

This anthemic adaptation of the popular ’80s cartoon doubles as an insightful commentary on the internet age.

3
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
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Review

When Harry Met Sally… (1989)

by Glenn Heath Jr

Nora Ephron and Rob Reiner’s seminal rom-com remains as fresh and feisty as ever.

3
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
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Review

Taxi Tehran

by Glenn Heath Jr

This lyrical, on-the-fly road movie about the cinematic and poetic value of daily existence is a must see.

5
Anticipation
5
Enjoyment
5
In Retrospect
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Festivals

Louder Than Bombs – first look review

by Glenn Heath Jr

The director of Oslo, August 31st returns with an affecting English-language debut.
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Review

The Homesman

by Glenn Heath Jr

Tommy Lee Jones climbs back into the directorial saddle with a beautifully strange feminist western.

4
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect

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