Patton Oswalt’s Best Movies and TV Shows
Patton Oswalt has never shied away from being called a nerd, or anything nerd-related for that matter. The way he has openly embraced the role is the main reason that he has been able to carve out such a successful…
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a Tough Reporter Stalks a Killer
Many major cities in the United States have a serial killer story. LA had Richard Ramirez, the Night Stalker; New York City had David Berkowitz, the Son of Sam; and Milwaukee had Jeffrey Dahmer. Boston, Massachusetts, is no exception. In…
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‘The Pale Blue Eye,’ ‘Infinity Pool,’ ‘Close’ & More
January is always an interesting time of year for film releases, no longer the dumping ground for Hollywood as each year grows increasingly inundated with new films. This month, in particular, possesses an interesting release schedule, with many streamer releases…
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‘Creed III’: Movie Review – The Movie Revue
A legacy continues; a torch has been passed on in a franchise that has captured audiences’ hearts and souls ever since Bill Conti’s rousing theme became ensconced on Rocky some forty-seven years ago. Michael B. Jordan, who shook the world…
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Hugh Jackman “Acts His Heart Out” in Stellar Drama ‘The Son’
The Son is an “immaculately acted and staged” (The Australian) drama from writer-director, Florian Zeller, based on his play ‘Les Fils’. The second installment on his trilogy about mental health, this film is co-written by Zeller and Christopher Hampton (Atonment).…
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Every Patronus From the Films, Explained
One of the many spells that plays an important role in the Harry Potter films is the Patronus Charm, but unlike others, it does more than protect the caster. The animal formed by the spell is symbolic. Some patronus forms…
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Fear of Authority and Female Sexuality
While he's best known as being the "Master of Suspense", Alfred Hitchcock is also widely considered to be one of the most influential filmmakers in history. It's easy to see why when you consider that his career spanned almost 60…
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The 25 Best Films Of 2023 We’ve Already Seen
Yes, we’re still here with Best-of 2022 recaps and 2023 anticipated features; we know. We’re gluttons for punishment and maybe a little bit psycho. But yes, we obviously like to look ahead and look back, and our annual The Best…
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Movies Are Dead – Insider Perspectives
“They don’t make ‘em like they used to.” It’s not a sentiment unfamiliar to the world of film, especially these days. Every few months some esteemed filmmaker bemoans the state of the industry, typically targeting the Marvel films in doing…
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When Did the Idea of a Mary Sue Become Sexist?
If there's a powerful female character making waves in a Hollywood blockbuster, the term "Mary Sue" always creeps along behind. Perhaps more accurately, Mary Sue is the insult equivalent of a volcanic eruption. What was once coined in an entirely…
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Best Original TV Series Coming to Hulu in March 2023
Hulu keeps expanding and brings a variety of shows. Sitcoms and adventures, documentaries, and reality TV try to lure in viewers of every taste. Someone could characterize them as ‘’Jack of all trades, master of none,'' but this is just…
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The Best Film and TV Podcast Conversations of 2022
Podcasts, they make the world go round, right? Listen, some of us are podcast junkies here. We may not report on everything, but we damn well listen to pretty much everything we can. Podcasts are great because they often give…
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