#criticism

These blights will only worsen (and they will worsen exponentially)

In my view, these shortcomings from critics and panels are far from peccadillos. By elevating a flawed work to the status of a masterpiece, they only discourage authors from reflecting upon and refining their craft. These individuals are failing writers like Everett, writers who clearly hold immense vision and great works within their minds. But, more importantly, they are harming literature on a much broader scale.

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‘The Greatest’ Review: Amazon’s Handsome Muhammed Ali Biopic Connects in Spite of Itself

Produced in collaboration with the iconic athlete's estate, creator Ben Watkins' earnest eight-part series follows Ali from his Gold Medal win through his first championship belt.

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‘The Intertwining’ Review: Two Medical Students Uncover Buried Truths in Tense Psychological Drama

A Japanese woman and a Korean woman learn they were switched during IVF in an intensely controlled film from Kiyoshi Kurosawa protegé Akira Yamamoto.

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‘Okinawa Saudade’ Review: A Moving Documentary About the Okinawan-Brazilian Community Explores the History of Displacement

Yoju Matsubayashi's latest film follows third-generation Okinawan-Brazilian as they reflect on their distant homeland.

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‘The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins’ Is the Funniest Series of the Year

In an era filled with too many forgettable revivals and too few legitimate comedies, the "30 Rock" team made something new while adhering to their joke-dense, pop-culture savvy, and network-friendly approach to sitcoms. The result? The year's funniest show.

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‘I Play Rocky’ Review: Sylvester Stallone’s Wild Hollywood Underdog Story Gets a Punchy Crowdpleaser

Peter Farrelly continues his reign of making audience-delighting hits for the TIFF crowd, but this one pulls its punches a bit.

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‘Mouse’ Review: ‘Saint Frances’ and ‘Ghostlight’ Filmmakers Bring Their Singular Humanity to a Coming-of-Age Tale

Around these parts, every Kelly O'Sullivan and Alex Thompson feature film is an event. The pair's third production together is no exception — and their best to date.

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‘Godzilla Minus Zero’ Review: The King of the Monsters Returns with a Direct Sequel That’s One Better Than the Last Movie in Almost Every Way

Godzilla squares off against King Ghidorah in an IMAX-sized melodrama that features some of the most thrilling kaiju fights ever.

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