I had very high hopes for 'Shirley,' perhaps the highest of any movie this year, and they were certainly justified. Josephine Decker has created a film that surpasses what one would expect from a biographical account. It doesn't just acknowledge the brilliance of Shirley Jackson’s writing; it deepens our appreciation of it and explains its enduring ability to unsettle us, speak to us in subtle ways, and create an unsettling feeling. 'Shirley' offers a disturbing look at the confining nature of suburban life for women, a kind of captivity overseen by men who insist on control and are ready to get rid of or ruin those they’ve exploited, where insanity isn’t just punishment but potentially a path toward freedom. It embodies Shirley Jackson while simultaneously standing as its own distinct piece, possessing its own unique strength and perspective. 'Shirley' is among the strongest films released this year, and it will likely linger in your thoughts even after you’ve finished watching.

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