Robert Altman’s sprawling, epic-length adaptation of various unrelated Raymond Carver writings is a foundational drama for me. When I first discovered it about 20 years
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Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982)
Amy Heckerling’s high school stoner classic isn’t nearly as lightweight as its reputation or cultural footprint would have you believe, but in my opinion that’s
Atypical (Season 3) (2019)
The third season of Netflix’s consistent, reliable comedy-drama manages to course-correct some of the previous season’s ever-present hostility towards Jennifer Jason Leigh’s Elsa, which became
Dolores Claiborne (1995)
Sadly overlooked at the time of its release, this adaptation of Stephen King’s emotionally complex family drama is one of the best mainstream movies of
Atypical (Season 2) (2018)
Picking up nearly from the moment the original season ends, this continuation of Netflix’s compelling comedy-drama is just as gripping and consistent this time around.
Annihilation (2018)
A stunning achievement from director Alex Garland, this adaptation of Jeff VanderMeer’s science-fiction novel is a rare breed of big studio filmmaking: It’s an impressively
