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fromColossal
6 days ago

Social Realism and the Surreal Converge in Bryce Wymer's Evocative Sketchbooks

Whether working on large-scale commissions or more intimate drawings, sketchbooks remain Wymer's primary jumping-off points. "I've been keeping sketchbooks since middle school, when I filled them with graffiti tags, local DIY show flyer ideas, and zine layouts," Wymer tells Colossal. "Over the years, they've evolved from casual notebooks into an essential part of my creative process. I carry one with me at all times, and without it, I feel pretty untethered."
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 weeks ago

With Urchin, Harris Dickinson announces himself as a gutsy new filmmaker review

Harris Dickinson’s Urchin delivers a social-realist, Mike Leigh–inspired portrayal of homelessness and addiction while The Independent solicits donations to fund accessible, on-the-ground journalism.
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fromAnOther
1 month ago

How Single Motherhood Became Cinema's New Battleground

The Courageous portrays single motherhood as a tense, high-stakes struggle against poverty, social scrutiny, and time in a wealthy, ordered society.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

The most difficult word to say is Cut!': an audience with Cannes conquerors Jean-Pierre and Luc Dardenne

Young Mothers portrays teen mothers in a Liège maternity home with compassionate naturalism, exploring adoption dilemmas through intimate performances and restrained, humane filmmaking.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Spinal Tap II, Julia Roberts and Paul Thomas Anderson: the best films of autumn 2025

Late‑August films include Aronofsky's comedic crime drama, a Roses marital satire with Cumberbatch and Colman, Dardenne social realism, a Slovenian coming‑of‑age, and Spinal Tap sequel.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Christy review outstanding actors and Cork landmarks shine in a moving and funny Irish drama

A warm Irish film about two brothers navigating struggles and personal growth in Cork, balancing humor and emotional depth.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Night Always Comes review Vanessa Kirby gets lost in poverty thriller

Recent portrayals of the super-rich in entertainment have become increasingly tiresome and out of touch, especially as socioeconomic disparities grow.
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fromThe New Yorker
4 months ago

Ben Shahn, the Lefty Artist Who Was Left Behind

Ben Shahn's art bridged the gap between popular appeal and deep social commentary, marking him as a significant figure in American art history.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
6 months ago

Treading Water review hard-hitting drug addiction drama is not for the faint-hearted

Gino Evans's directorial debut is a harrowing exploration of addiction and mental health, showcasing distressing realism through a compelling narrative.
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