Before defining the archetypal anti-hero and becoming the face of prestige television in the 21st century as Tony Soprano of The Sopranos, James Gandolfini was a reliable supporting character actor in movies such as Get Shorty, Night Falls on Manhattan,…
Read moreAfter a two-year hiatus, the much-awaited sophomore season of The Night Agent made its premiere on January 23, 2025. The Night Agent's debut season made the show one of Netflix's most successful series, and its follow-up season has now followed…
Read moreIn these stressful times, shutting off our minds, grabbing a big bucket of popcorn, and settling in for a good time at the movies is just the tonic we need. For the moviegoing audience, action comedies have been a favorite…
Read moreWhat is “real”?” It’s a question many of us have certainly asked ourselves, maybe while daydreaming. How do we define reality? Are our personalities formed organically from ourselves? Or are they a simulacrum of our experiences, our environments? How can…
Read moreGothic horror is a genre that often fluctuates in popularity based on the times. It flourishes in times of uncertainty — likely due to the escapism it provides, as a welcome fantasy that distracts from harsh reality. Or because it…
Read moreIt’s the year 2073, and the worst fears of modern life have been realized. Surveillance drones fill the burnt orange skies and militarized police room the wrecked streets, while survivors hide away underground, struggling to remember a free and hopeful…
Read moreThere is a significant shift within Alfred Hitchcock’s career when he transitioned from making films in his home country of Great Britain to working within the United States, which occurred when his 1940 masterpiece Rebecca was awarded with the Academy…
Read moreWarning: Spoilers for Companion. Written and directed by Drew Hancock, Companion is a wild science fiction horror comedy that follows a couple, Iris (Sophie Thatcher) and Josh (Jack Quaid), who visit an acquaintance’s remote lake house for a quiet weekend…
Read moreSacajawea, a Lemhi Shoshone woman, played a vital role in the Lewis and Clark Expedition’s exploration of the Louisiana territory. As a teenager, she accompanied the expedition on their journey from North Dakota to the Pacific Ocean, a distance of…
Read moreAnother Sundance is in the books, and awards season is in full swing, with all of the major ceremonies having announced their nominees. Looking ahead, February is a bit of a mixed bag in terms of releases, ranging from smaller,…
Read moreWhile Swedish classic Ingmar Bergman is known for his psychological dramas that explore the intricacies of human behavior, he also made a bunch of comedies, musical films, and one horror movie. Titled Hour of the Wolf, the 1968 film is…
Read moreHollywood staple and decorated leading man Ben Affleck will once again portray the brilliant math savant Christian Wolff in the upcoming action thriller The Accountant 2, the highly-buzzed about sequel to the 2016 commercial knockout that focuses on the gifted…
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