William Bibbiani

film critic, and co-host of the podcasts Canceled Too Soon and Critically Acclaimed

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“Los Angeles, November 2019” is the opening shot of the iconic 1982 sci-fi thriller “Blade Runner.” In the movie, 2019 LA is an industrial wasteland.

What did ‘Blade Runner’ get right (and wrong) about LA 2019?

“Los Angeles, November 2019” is the opening shot of the iconic 1982 sci-fi thriller “Blade Runner.” In the movie, 2019 LA is an industrial wasteland.

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Our critics review “Doctor Sleep,” based on Stephen King’s bestselling novel of the same name and is a sequel to “The Shining;” “Honey Boy,” written by Shia LaBeouf about his own life…

‘Honey Boy’ feels like an intense therapy session for Shia LaBeouf

Our critics review “Doctor Sleep,” based on Stephen King’s bestselling novel of the same name and is a sequel to “The Shining;” “Honey Boy,” written by Shia LaBeouf about his own life…

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Our critics review “Parasite,” from Korean director Joon-ho Bong, a poor family and a rich family who become entangled; “Gemini Man,” a thriller directed by Ang Lee and starring Will…

‘Parasite’ is possibly the best movie of the year, says critic

Our critics review “Parasite,” from Korean director Joon-ho Bong, a poor family and a rich family who become entangled; “Gemini Man,” a thriller directed by Ang Lee and starring Will…

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