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Tomasz Raczkowski

Tomasz Raczkowski

Anthropologist, critic, enthusiast of social cinema, British humor and horror films.

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EMILY THE CRIMINAL. Indie crime story with Aubrey Plaza

Emily the Criminal stands out both as a crime thriller and as a classic indie movie.

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COCAINE BEAR. The fatal effects of drug use

The driving force of Cocaine Bear are classically arranged scenes of bear attacks punctuated with grotesque humour.

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THE DEVIL’S BATH. (Un)usual Horror [REVIEW]

“The Devil’s Bath” is not another story about witches.

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NIGHTBITCH. Motherhood is a Bitch [REVIEW]

From the first scene, “Nightbitch” immerses viewers in the whirlwind of life for a mother raising a young son full-time.

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BANG BANG. Rocky – A True Story [REVIEW]

It sounds a bit like a gritty version of “Rocky” or similar films about the tear-filled, sweat-drenched path to success and redemption....

OH, CANADA. Paul Schrader’s Reckoning Elegy [REVIEW]

“Oh, Canada” ultimately feels lackluster.

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HELLBOY: THE CROOKED MAN. Hellboy Returns, But in What Style? [REVIEW]

“Hellboy: The Crooked Man” ultimately falls short and feels painfully mediocre.

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THE DEMON DISORDER. Family horror [REVIEW]

The Demon Disorder builds an intimate horror story.

THE APPRENTICE. How Donald became Trump [REVIEW]

It’s inevitable that “The Apprentice” will be seen in a political context.

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"Mutiny in Heaven: The Birthday Party". Legendarily Dangerous

“Mutiny in Heaven” reconstructs the band’s history.