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Dark Waters

By Alex Saveliev | December 2019

Unlike most film critics, I am not a Todd Haynes admirer. His films are dull, sterile, pretentious award-baits. Their gloss, sophistication, and…

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Unlike most film critics, I am not a Todd Haynes admirer. His films are dull, sterile, pretentious award-baits. Their gloss, sophistication, and technical...

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