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Movies that Matter: The Battle of Algiers - The False Documentary

Movies that Matter: The Battle of Algiers - The False Documentary

An examination of Gillo Pontecorvo’s, The Battle of Algiers, arguably the most influential film in political cinema

PublishedApril 28, 2022

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Bert Kreischer plays This or That with The A.V. Club

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The Taylor Lautners talk The Squeeze, mental health, and Twilight

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The A.V. Club's weekly film roundup

The A.V. Club's weekly film roundup

The A.V. Club's weekly film round up

The A.V. Club's weekly film round up

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Young Mazino talks Beef, needle drops, and karaoke

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Bert Kreischer plays This or That with The A.V. Club

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4 times Tina Turner reminded us why she's the queen of rock 'n roll

The Taylor Lautners talk The Squeeze, mental health, and Twilight

The Taylor Lautners talk The Squeeze, mental health, and Twilight

Sofia Black-D'Elia on Single Drunk Female and The Mick

Sofia Black-D'Elia on Single Drunk Female and The Mick

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Jack Reynor on The Peripheral, Midsommar, and his craziest fan interaction

Jack Reynor on The Peripheral, Midsommar, and his craziest fan interaction

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Al Sharpton on Loudmouth, James Brown, #OscarsSoWhite, and Will Smith

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Zosia Mamet talks Girls, The Flight Attendant, and her new book

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David Boreanaz on SEAL Team, Angel and that Bojack tribute

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