Kermode reviews Killers of the Flower Moon

When John and I went to see Twenty Days in Mariupol a few days ago, one of the trailers preceding it was for Killers Of The Flower Moon, and I instantly decided it would be next on my ‘to watch’ list. It looked like an intriguing film about the treatment of Native Americans at the beginning of the Twentieth Century. Having just watched Mark Kermode’s review of it, I’m now certain that I need to see it soon. I don’t want to paraphrase Dr. K, but the film seems to have a lot to say about contemporary America, and the place of indigenous communities within it. The review also touches upon current debates around theatrical releases vs. streaming, which is another reason I wanted to link to it: the film will be released simultaneously in cinemas and on Paramount’s streaming service. At four hours long, you can see why some may prefer to watch this film at home. Yet that brings up questions about the role of cinema. Can Cinephilia survive? And are films now being made with streaming rather than the cinema in mind?

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