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The Decade-Defining Darkness of ‘First Reformed’

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Here’s a video essay on why the pride and despair of Paul Schrader’s film defines the latent darkness of the 2010s.

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How Movies Handled The Social Reckoning of 2018

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This year’s films tackled reactions to injustice and moral failing.

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Three Qualities of a Memorable Movie

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Watch a video essay that analyzes how movies last in our memory thanks to their combination of great music, cinematography, and conclusion.

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Gotham Awards Nominees Hint at Unexpected Indie Contenders in the Oscars Race

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Among the already-established indie favorites this year, Eighth Grade and Hereditary are underdogs that could go far.

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The Visual Austerity of ‘First Reformed’

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Just like the transcendental movies Paul Schrader first wrote about 46 years ago, ‘First Reformed’ is shot in a restrained manner designed to open up space for the spiritual.

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‘First Reformed’ and the Two Types of Thinking Films

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It’s a matter of questions and answers.

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Paul Schrader Details the Journey of God’s Lonely Man from ‘Taxi Driver’ to ‘First Reformed’

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We chat with the filmmaker about his obsession with despair and the inspiration that drives him behind the camera.