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Masahiro Shinoda, Leading Light of Japan’s New Wave Cinema, Dies at 94

His films tapped into the fantasies of disgruntled youth by embracing brazen sexuality and countercultural politics. But unlike his peers, he did not shun tradition.

By Ash Wu

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A New Requirement for Oscar Voters: They Must Actually Watch the Films

The new rule, announced this week by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, was greeted with laughter and disbelief that it had not been required all along.

By Derrick Bryson Taylor

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‘Until Dawn’ Review: They Keep Dying, You’ll Keep Shrugging

Based on a video game, this movie is done in by mediocre monsters and muddled time loops.

By Erik Piepenburg

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‘Magic Farm’ Review: A Droll Delight

Amalia Ulman’s playful second feature follows an American television crew that lands in rural Argentina.

By Natalia Winkelman