Author: Andrew Karpan
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‘My Art’ and Yours
The many strange cinematic portraits of the art life.
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The Banality of Certain Evils
A look at how Barry Levinson built Bernie Madoff’s world.
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Dressing Harriet Tubman
A conversation with the costume designer of WGN America’s ‘Underground.’
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‘The Circle’ Is Far Better Than Nearly Everyone Would Have You Believe
An argument for James Ponsoldt’s misunderstood masterpiece.
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Wes Anderson’s Manly Men
In search of male desire in a twee world. Here’s a thesis: with the singular exception of his animated adventure story, Fantastic Mr. Fox, the movies…
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What is James Franco Reading?
A extensive look at all those movies James Franco directed. James Franco has done a lot of things, we’ve heard. Following a successful turn on…
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The Ordinary World of Netflix’s ‘13 Reasons Why’
We chat with the show’s production designer about everything from ‘The Leftovers’ to Andy Warhol. Brian Yorkey’s 13 Reasons Why begins in a high school hallway…
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Netflix Cartoons to Get Drunk on History
Streaming overlords sign Channing Tatum to teach us something. Ever since animation has been targeted at children, adults have thought it would be really cool…
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There’s Reason to Be Excited About The ‘Escape from New York’ Remake
With Robert Rodriguez behind the camera, at least. Everyone hates remakes. As film-critic people, we are obligated to hate remakes and reboots ever more. Remember Ben-Hur…
