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“I can't remember ever feeling so glad that a movie was finally over. [Director George] Lucas may have held my imagination hostage for two hours, but reclaiming it afterward wasn't hard at all.”

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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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