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Now in cinemas: Halina Reijn's Babygirl
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Hello Reader, Is Halina Reijn's Babygirl the erotic thriller of the year? Is it even an erotic thriller?! Nicole Kidman's performance is getting all the buzz; she won Best Actress at Venice. But the film's best asset is rising star Harris Dickinson (Beach Rats, Triangle of Sadness), as the intern to her CEO, the unexpected lover in a power-exchange relationship who knows exactly what she needs and isn't getting from her husband (Antonio Banderas). Love it, hate it, or feel kinda middling about it as we did, Babygirl offers a lot of food for thought! Today on the podcast, I'm joined by Woman in Revolt Editor-in-Chief Lindsay Pugh to dig into why we think Babygirl is worth talking about...even if we didn't totally love it. Episode 155: Halina Reijn's BabygirlHappy watching/listening! Alex
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Seventh Row is a nonprofit Canadian film criticism publication and publishing house. We're dedicated to helping you expand your horizons by curating the best socially progressive films from around the world and helping you think deeply about them. This newsletter is run by Seventh Row (http://seventh-row.com) but features exclusive content not found on the website.
Hello Reader, Welcome to your July edition of The Globetrotting Watchlist. This month, I'm recommending a couple recent festival gems that are now on VOD. Whether you’re a longtime Globetrotting Watchlist subscriber or Film Adventurer/Cinephile Member, or just finding your way here, thank you. Your support helps to keep Seventh Row nonprofit, ad-free, and fiercely independent. What's Inside the Globetrotting Newsletter This month, I'm recommending: A Palestinian film about the limbo of...
Sometimes, committing to one curated film a month can lead to unexpected shifts in how you see films — and yourself. That’s exactly what Hazel, a longtime member of Reel Ruminators, has experienced. In this week’s podcast episode, she reflects on what she’s taken away from a year of participating — and how that simple, consistent practice has shaped the way she approaches films. We talked about: What happens when you watch films that aren't suggested by an algorithm. Why gathering with film...
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