The New Literalism Plaguing Today’s Biggest Movies

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The New Literalism Plaguing Today’s Biggest Movies

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movies@lemm.eeEnglish · 2 days ago

Buzzy films from “Anora” to “The Substance” are undone by a relentless signposting of meaning and intent.

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