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New Indie Now that everyone has seen the amazing big-screen adventures of the Amazon princess, take a fascinating look at the lives of her creators in the lush biopic Professor Marston and the Wonder Women (Sony Pictures Home Entertainment). Writer-director Angela Robinson may play a little fast and loose with the facts – and really, what biopic doesn’t? – but this portrait of the comics-creating academic (played by Luke Evans) and the two women in his life (Rebecca Hall and Bella Heathcote) is an all-too-rare celebration of sexual progressivism, wrapped up in a wonderfully tweedy period piece. Gorgeous and provocative, with three riveting lead performances, this one belongs on the shelf of any movie-lover or, especially, comics-lover. Also available: Emma...
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