Tag: movie critique
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The Peculiar Misery of Writing a Zero-Star Review
Why a zero-star review stings more than harsh praise Critics are trained to articulate delight and dismay with precision, yet the most uncomfortable honesty often arrives when a film earns no stars at all. The zero-star review is not a victory lap for flawless objectivity; it is a confession of failed expectations. The critic’s desk,…
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Bugonia Review: Lanthimos’s Grim, Unsettling Dark Comedy
Bugonia review: A disquieting plunge into Lanthimos’s latest Yorgos Lanthimos returns with another foray into the uncomfortable corners of human behavior, and Bugonia is not for the easily unsettled. The film is a gritty conspiracy thriller masked as a dark comedy, a blend that tests the patience of viewers while offering a precise, if troubling,…