Review of Selah and the Spades (2019) by Mark Kermode for The Observer (UK) — 20 Apr 2020
It’s tempting to view Selah and the Spades as a triumph of style over substance, richer in visual promise than thematic rewards. Yet there’s also something thrilling about Poe’s refusal to smooth the odd and potentially alienating edges off this very personal (and ultimately empowering) drama, suggesting a strength of creative purpose that will doubtless pay great dividends.
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This review of Selah and the Spades (2019) was written by Mark Kermode and published by The Observer (UK) on 20 Apr 2020.
Selah and the Spades has generally received mixed reviews.
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