Tag: 2019

The Painter and the Thief Conveys The Power and Plight of the Artist

Art invigorates our lives, often making our vivid imaginations into something tangible and real. Art has the capacity to heal, enlighten, and inspire. For the creators of art, the internal calling to express themselves through their work can…

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Top Performances of 2019

The Oscar nominations are set to be announced tomorrow morning so in advance of learning who the Academy thought were 2019’s best, we here at CinemaBabel thought we’d share with you our top picks for 2019’s best in…

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1917 Explores the Intersection of Duty and Heroism

What is it that makes a hero? Most people would agree that heroism requires displays of bravery and courage in the face of adversity that most people would shy away from, but does motivation matter when crowning someone…

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Top Films of 2019

2019 began slowly, but ended with a bang following a flurry of films released during awards season that displayed some of the best directorial and writing talents in cinema today, surpassing in our opinion the output of 2018…

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Just Mercy Takes an All-Encompassing Look at the Death Penalty and American Justice

The death penalty continues to be a hotly debated aspect of the American justice system. Its constitutionality is still being challenged in courts as innocent people are being released from prison following exoneration on an almost monthly basis….

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Little Women Uses a Timeless Story to Explore (Unfortunately) Timeless Questions for Women

Little Women has become a beloved part of the American literary canon for women over generations. It has inspired countless writers and ordinary girls the world over with its depiction of the transition into womanhood. The latest adaptation…

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Uncut Gems is the Latest Thrilling Entry in the Safdie Brothers Gritty NYC Universe

New York City is known for many things. Being the “City that Never Sleeps”, home to various cultures and people from around the world. But its hustle and bustle may be its most enduring feature, still known around…

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The Rise of Skywalker Attempts to Use the Past to Make Us Forget the Past

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“Always two there are; a master and an apprentice.” This established rule of the Sith order powered the dark side Force users for millennia until they destroyed both the Jedi order and the New Republic, taking over the…

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Bombshell Peeks at the Emotional Turmoil of Sexual Harassment

Two years ago, workplaces in the western world changed. Women who had been made to feel uncomfortable in silence, propositioned for promotions or just on the lustful whims of men more powerful than they emerged from the shadows…

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Portrait of a Lady on Fire is a Well-Executed Film We’ve Seen Before

“‘Tis better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all.” is a famous quotation about the perils of love lost, but is really true? Loving someone deeply but being unable to have them can…

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