“The Penguin Lessons comes off as well-meaning but wrong-footed.”
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“A Complete Unknown is really about a few white men dueling over the fate of folk, with little room for the Black artists who created the genre in the first place.”
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“The Brutalist only depicts Blackness through stereotypes.”
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“Against the backdrop of Brazil’s military dictatorship, I’m Still Here draws poignant parallels to contemporary struggles for justice.”
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“Despite its supposed feminist credentials, The Substance doesn’t exactly walk the walk.”
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“Twinless has terrific queer representation but leaves women little room to shine.”
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“Several great movies centering trans characters came out in 2024. Yet it is Emilia Pérez that has soaked up all the awards attention.”
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“Challengers essentially treats queerness as a punchline or fan-bait.”
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“Though Heightened Scrutiny lacks the polish of the filmmakers’ previous film, its urgency overrides that detraction.”
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“Third Act drifts out to sea, hinting at a wide range of topics without drilling down into any.”
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“Conclave provokes a great deal of thought, but unfortunately, some stereotypes linger.”
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“Disability tropes strongly undercut Star Trek: Section 31’s inclusivity.”
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“Through a powerful friendship, Nickel Boys showcases two distinct approaches to combating oppression.”
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“The queer-coded material in Deadpool & Wolverine is played for laughs and comes off as homophobic.”
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“Wicked’s thoughtful casting underscores its story of social injustice and the fight for equality.”
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“Anora brilliantly demonstrates how gender and class intersect in one character.”
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“The Room Next Door portrays disability with sensitivity and respect, never turning illness into a spectacle.”
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“As The Wild Robot explores community and motherhood, the film also touches on how someone with a disability fits within that.”
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“Joker: Folie à Deux has the same issues as its predecessor, proving that, like Arthur, the filmmakers haven’t grown or changed.”
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“Notice to Quit’s comfort level with characters of color comes into sharp focus in one particular scene.”
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