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Jaden S. Thompson
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From Sundance: ‘Nanny’ Exposes the Dark Side of the American Dream
With powerful performances at the forefront of this colorful, dreamlike psychological thriller, Jusu offers a stirring elucidation of the dark realities of the American dream.
From Sundance: ‘Master’ is a Moving, if Fragmented, Critique of Institutionalized Racism
Mariama Diallo’s “Master” takes place at the fictional Ancaster University, a New England college so elite that FDR was rejected and had to attend his safety school — Harvard.
From Sundance: ‘When You Finish Saving the World’ is a Tender, Powerful Exploration of Family Dynamics
Jesse Eisenberg's directorial debut maintains a striking sense of intimacy as we follow its protagonists through suburban Indiana.
‘House of Gucci’ Review: Lady Gaga Rises Above a Mediocre Script
Though featuring an ensemble cast of greats like Jeremy Irons and Al Pacino, it is Lady Gaga’s magnetic performance as the power hungry Patrizia that stands out and offsets some of the film’s flaws in pacing and character development.
Arts Vanity: Confessions of a Former DiCaprio Girl
Allow me to travel back in time and set the scene for readers who are undoubtedly curious about my elusive history as a DiCaprio girl. Everyone has a past, and this is mine.
‘Last Night in Soho’ Review: An Alluring Trip to the Sixties
"Last Night in Soho" features an alluring original premise, immersive worldbuilding, and a surprising feminist slant, but sometimes falls short of expectations as the story develops.
‘Lamb’ Review: An Unsettling Portrait of Family Life
“Lamb” follows a couple as they take in a human-lamb hybrid to raise as their own child.
‘The Father’ Review: A Heartbreaking Depiction of Dementia
With strikingly immersive storytelling, “The Father” forces its audience to assume the perspective of its protagonist, ensuring that they will feel anything but detached from his deeply emotive story.
Top 5: Leonardo DiCaprio Movie Roles
In honor of Hollywood’s favorite Scorpio turning 46 on Nov. 11, here’s a ranking of his top five movie roles.
Arts Playlist: Iconic Songs in Movies
Amid the never-ending chaos of 2020, both music and film are playing a part in helping everyone stay sane and grounded.