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“We've moved away from being a culture of people who think about movies to one made up of people who believe that spouting a list of preferences is the same as registering an opinion.”

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Stephanie Zacharek

Stephanie Zacharek is a respected film critic known for her in-depth analysis and unique perspective. Since the 1990s, she has contributed to various publications, including The New York Times, Rolling Stone, and Entertainment Weekly. Her writing spans a wide range of films, from classics to contemporary independent cinema. more

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