Zellner brothers deconstruct Western in Damsel with sharp satire
The Zellners provocatively reframe the Western genre in Damsel, pairing Parson Henry played by David Zellner with Samuel, Penelope, and Rufus in a violent love triangle. The film blends sly humor with patient pacing, offering contemporary gender politics while delivering striking visuals and capable performances.
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de Austin
Zelner Brothers
David
Nathan Zellner
Kumiko
Coen Brothers
Fargo
Zellners
Bun
Penelope
Mia Wasikowska
Anton
Parson Henry
Samuel
Rufus
Nathan Zellnen
Parson
Henry
Damsel film review limited run at Cedar Lee
The limited Cedar Lee Theatre presents Damsel rated R for violence language and sexual content with brief nudity. Robert Pattinson delivers a bold performance while Mia Wasikowska impresses as a strong Westen heroine in this indie drama.
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Cedar Lee Theatre
Lee Road
Cleveland Heights
Pattinson
Wasikowska
The First Purge Review Delves Into Purge Origins and Politics
A review of The First Purge examines its political messaging about power and disenfranchised citizens set on Staten Island. It notes the film’s violence, budget constraints, and its provocative Trump-era framing with characters like Dr Updale and Nya amid a mass 12 hour experiment.
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White House
James DeMonaco
de Monato
Gerard McMurray
U.S
Newbies
Founding Fathers of America
National Rifle Association
Marisa Tomei
Dr. Updale
Downhill
Staten Island
N.Y
Nya
Joivan Wade
Staten
The First Purge star rating and on-screen violence notes
Review notes the film The First Purge rated R for strong violence language sexuality and drug use with a general release in Spicer. It mentions Klan hooded characters asking for comeuppance while other figures with flag pins fade from relevance.
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Spicer
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