‘The Boogeyman’ Review: Sophie Thatcher Shines in a Bleak Tale of Trauma and Terror
There are few fears more universal than one of a monster under the bed or in our closet, and few
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‘Rare Objects’ Review: Katie Holmes Directs and Costars in a Movie About Mental Illness, Antiques, and Recovering from Trauma
It’s been conceived as a series of actors’ moments that hold you when they’re vibrant enough (and there are some
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‘Knock at the Cabin’ puts queer trauma front and center
Forgiveness is a concept I’ve been wrestling with all my life. “To err is human; to forgive, divine,” said the
Read more‘When It Melts’ Review: Childhood Trauma is Inescapable in a Well-Crafted But Bottomlessly Bleak Debut
A couple of times over in “When It Melts,” the directorial debut of Belgian actor Veerle Baetens, Eva, played as
Read moreJeremy Renner Out of Surgery After Suffering Blunt Chest Trauma, Remains in Intensive Care
Jeremy Renner is now out of surgery after suffering blunt chest trauma and orthopedic injuries in a weather-related accident. He
Read moreFemale Directors on Reframing Stories Featuring Violence and Trauma
Hollywood has depicted harrowing scenes of rape, violence and sexual assault for decades. But a new wave of storytellers is
Read morePaul Dano and Brian Tyree Henry on Acting Out Trauma and Not Letting The Riddler Ruin Real Life
Brian Tyree Henry and Paul Dano started in theater —— which will come as no surprise to anyone who sees them in
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How BDSM helped me deal with sexual trauma
When we’re asked what looking after our mental health looks like, most of us recite the same answer by rote.
Read more‘Stone Turtle’ Review: This Stunning Malaysian Mystery Puts a Supernatural Twist on Real-World Trauma
America has “Groundhog Day.” Now Malaysia has “Stone Turtle,” a beguiling, all-around-gorgeous reimagining of Southeast Asian folklore that finds its
Read more‘Causeway’ Review: Jennifer Lawrence, as a U.S. Army Soldier, Goes Back to Her Indie Roots in a Downbeat Tale of Trauma and Recovery
“Causeway” is a drama of redemption that’s both touching and a little arduous. Just because your characters are suffering doesn’t
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