‘La Cocina’ Review: The Melting Pot Boils Over
This drama by Alonso Ruizpalacios takes a bitter look at the American dream from the perspective of the workers at a fast-paced diner.
How an Apology Creates a Turning Point in ‘Women Talking’
The screenwriter and director Sarah Polley narrates a sequence from her film, which is nominated for best picture and adapted screenplay.
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Breaking Out of the #MeToo Movie Formula
How “Women Talking” and “Tár” make the discourse around the movement feel thrillingly unfamiliar.
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‘Women Talking’ Review: The Power of Speech
Sarah Polley adapts Miriam Toews’s novel into a timely political parable with a stellar ensemble cast.