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Faulknerian Elements In MUDBOUND
Faulknerian Elements In MUDBOUND

Zac Hestand explores how Dee Rees’ Mudbound excels as a contemporary successor to the classic work of William Faulkner.

DARK RIVER: Social Realism At Its Most Atmospheric
DARK RIVER: Social Realism At Its Most Atmospheric

Dark River feels more like a transitional gateway to better films, bridging the gap between Clio Barnard’ older social realist efforts and flirtations with experimental works likely to come.

JASPER JONES: Entertaining Australian Coming-Of-Age Story
JASPER JONES: Entertaining Australian Coming-Of-Age Story

Jasper Jones, Rachel Perkins’ sweet coming-of-age story about racism in a rural town, is one of the best Australian films of recent years.