Film
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Q&A: South Korean filmmaker Lee Chang-dong on realism in cinema
With Lee Chang-dong’s upcoming retrospective at the Metrograph, WSN spoke with the legendary South Korean filmmaker about the significance of realism in his films.
Tony Jaeyeong Jeong, Staff Writer
• April 8, 2024
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Review: ‘Chicken for Linda!’ is chaotically charming and delightfully delicious
The French animated film packs a surprisingly magnificent punch of touching and hilarious moments.
Gabriel Murray, Contributing Writer
• April 5, 2024
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Q&A: Bertrand Bonello on AI, pigeons and ‘The Beast’
WSN spoke with Bonello about his new film “The Beast,” a genre-bending sci-fi melodrama about the fear of love.
Mick Gaw, Film & TV Editor
• April 5, 2024
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‘Free Time’ subverts any semblance of competent adulthood
I would call “Free Time” incompetence porn, but it’s not.
Liv Steinhardt, Contributing Writer
• April 5, 2024
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WSN’s guide to the 53rd New Directors/New Films festival
In anticipation of the Lincoln Center and MoMA’s latest edition of ND/NF, WSN has put together a list of the most exciting films on the festival docket.
Mick Gaw, Film & TV Editor
• April 3, 2024
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Review: ‘High & Low: John Galliano’ captures a fashion icon falling apart at the seams
The documentary chronicles fashion designer John Galliano’s career in full, but falters in redeeming his character following incidents of antisemitism.
Karina Rower, Deputy Copy Chief
• April 2, 2024
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Review: ‘Do Not Expect Too Much From the End of the World’ is a brilliantly funny portrayal of 21st-century labor
In his new feel-bad comedy, Radu Jude inventively depicts the frenzy of late stage capitalism through an overburdened personal assistant in the film industry.
Nolan Morris, Contributing Writer
• April 1, 2024
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Inside the Boxd: ‘Maestro,’ ‘The Banshees of Inisherin,’ ‘Valhalla Rising’ and ‘Mulholland Drive’
Inside the Boxd is a weekly column documenting WSN staffers’ recent film reviews on Letterboxd. Grab some popcorn and get that watchlist ready!
Anna Baird-Hassell, Emily Genova, Mick Gaw and Yezen Saadah
• March 29, 2024
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Review: Unfortunately, ‘Immaculate’ doesn’t live up to its name
With “Immaculate,” Michael Mohan delivers an imperfect, try-hard horror film that redeems itself by being somewhat fun and occasionally comedic.
Lulu Chatterjee, Staff Writer
• March 27, 2024
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Review: ‘Kung Fu Panda 4’ lacks what made its predecessors so charming
DreamWorks Animation’s latest addition to the decade-long series lacks the ingenuity and emotional core of its predecessors.
Tony Jaeyeong Jeong, Staff Writer
• March 26, 2024
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Q&A: Filmmaker Neo Sora on capturing Ryuichi Sakamoto’s final performance
WSN spoke with director Neo Sora about his latest film “Ryuichi Sakamoto | Opus,” the late musical icon’s last recorded concert.
Mick Gaw, Film & TV Editor
• March 15, 2024
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Review: Netflix’s ‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’ is rough, buddy
The live-action adaptation of “Avatar: The Last Airbender” rarely ever excels as a shot-for-shot remake of the popular cartoon, ultimately frustrating longtime fans of the original.
Carmo Moniz and Yezen Saadah
• March 15, 2024
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Yezen Saadah, Editor-in-Chief • July 9, 2024
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Julia Smerling, Photo Editor • June 18, 2024
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Yezen Saadah, Editor-in-Chief • June 18, 2024
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Mikaylah Du, Under the Arch Editor • June 15, 2024