Andrew Karpan

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No Country For Old Men

A Long Decade For Old Men

By Andrew Karpan 

On the occasion of the 10th anniversary of ‘No Country for Old Men,’ we looked at its legacy of influence.

The Radical Humanity of Rachel Morrison and ‘Mudbound’

By Andrew Karpan 

From ‘Fruitvale Station’ to ‘Mudbound,’ Morrison has found her place as one of the most humanistic storytellers in her field.

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The Meaty Masculinities of Josh Brolin

By Andrew Karpan 

His characters have always represented a version of retrograde masculinity in the shadows. Only now, it’s leading the show.

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‘Indivisible’ Review: It’s About More Than Splitting Up

By Andrew Karpan 

Somewhere between Lanthimos and Korine, Edoardo De Angelis’ third feature is thriving.

The Darjeeling Limited

Wes Anderson’s Weirdest Movie

By Andrew Karpan 

Looking back on ‘The Darjeeling Limited,’ a decade later.

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‘Thirst Street’ Review: It’s Like If Argento Made a Romcom

By Andrew Karpan 

Don’t stay in Paris, kids.

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How ‘Insecure’ Became a Gentrification Comedy

By Andrew Karpan 

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‘Fast Times’ May Have Been Peak Cameron Crowe

By Andrew Karpan 

Reevaluating Crowe’s earlier, more chill filmography.

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Is the Dream of the ’90s Alive Again?

By Andrew Karpan 

How do the ’90s rank as a cinematic setting for our hangout fantasies?