In These Oscar Movies, ‘Identity’ Flattens Characters
Oscar nominees ‘Maestro,’ ‘Barbie,’ and ‘American Fiction’ illustrate how identity obsession can flatten otherwise interesting characters.
Oscar nominees ‘Maestro,’ ‘Barbie,’ and ‘American Fiction’ illustrate how identity obsession can flatten otherwise interesting characters.
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