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What to watch this weekend: “Black Bag," “The Substance" and more

Blanchett and Fassbender play spies Kathryn and George in Steven Soderbergh's film Black Bag, written by David Koepp, marking their third collaboration.
George must identify a mole in his team while Kathryn is listed as a suspect among four others, prompting a dinner party for investigation.
The dinner gathering leads to revealing truths about the characters, with George using a truth serum, creating a tense atmosphere.
Soderbergh's film plays on themes of betrayal and deception, evoking comparisons to classic dramas as well as Bond films.

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Black Bag Has Renewed My Faith in Modern Cinema

‘Black Bag’ makes monogamy look hot, writes critic Angelica Jade Bastién. The slick thriller from Steven Soderbergh, starring Michael Fassbender and Cate Blanchett, has managed to renew Bastién’s faith in institutions, including modern cinema.

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Steven Soderbergh Knows What Makes a Great Leading Man

Steven Soderbergh has worked with George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Michael Fassbender, and more, and with 'Black Bag,' knows exactly what makes a great leading man.

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The British Hits Are Coming

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19 days ago·New York, United States

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