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‘Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret’: Beloved, Banned and Finally Adapted

Judy Blume’s 1970 novel hits the big screen at a difficult political moment for a story with themes of bodily autonomy and religious choice.

By Melena Ryzik

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‘Trenque Lauquen’ Review: Lose Yourself

This sprawling Argentine film, about a missing botanist, finds liberation in being lost — and treats mystery as an end in itself, not just as a road to revelation.

By Devika Girish

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‘Carmen’ Review: We’re Not in Spain Anymore

The choreographer Benjamin Millepied’s directing debut is an of-the-moment but scattered take on a classic love story.

By Joshua Barone

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‘Plan 75’ Review: Leaving Early

In this quietly bold debut feature, the Japanese government offers a euthanasia program and a 78-year-old woman considers her future.

By Nicolas Rapold