Review | ‘Empire of Light,’ Basking in Beams of Escape
Sam Mendes’s ‘Empire of Light’ toasts movie palace lore, home to escapism and sharp character studies.
Josef Woodard
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Chris Shiflett Fights for the Right to Holiday Party, at SOhO
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Movieola-Gazing Memories
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Season’s Soundings
“Hallelujah Project” paves the way for this weekend’s Christmas bounty.
