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“Borderlands” Spectacularly Reinforces the Video Game Movie Curse (Review)
“Borderlands” is a neutered-down experience that will disappoint fans, and dull would-be fans that don’t know what they’re missing. Continue reading
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“Deadpool & Wolverine” is a Worrisome Reflection of a Risky Future (Review)
Even if you don’t take into account its lack of rewatch value, “Deadpool & Wolverine” will not stand the test of time. Continue reading
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Lessons from the Wasteland: Long Takes
Welcome to class! Each film on this curated watchlist will highlight either a filmmaker, sub-genre, filmmaking technique, or significant topic in order to broaden your cinematic horizons. Continue reading
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The 10 Best Films of 2024, So Far: A Midyear Report
Whether or not 2024 will outlast 2023 in terms of beloved classics, there’s still plenty of time for the new releases to surprise us. Continue reading
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Revenge Comedy “Thelma” Takes a Cleverly Pleasant Approach to Aging
“Thelma” is not the first of its kind – revenge movies starring elderly folks – but it’s certainly the best. Continue reading
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“Furiosa” is an Action-Driven Trek Through a Familiar Wasteland (Review)
This is it: the prequel that proves why prequels should exist. A film that both complements and aggrandizes the original while being functionally independent and standing on its own. Continue reading
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Every Star Wars Movie, Ranked
The Star Wars franchise is near and dear to the hearts of every single one of our contributing writers, and so to celebrate this special day, our rankings have been accumulated into a single list that reflects both unabashed love… Continue reading
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Zack Snyder’s “Rebel Moon” Universe Hits Another Roadblock with “The Scargiver” (Review)
The way that Zack Snyder makes movies now is incredibly frustrating. Continue reading
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Looking Ahead to the 2025 Oscars
Every year, when the Academy Awards are done and over with, the minds of curious cinephiles are always thinking ahead. It will be nearly a year before next year’s ceremony, but it’s never too early to start predicting – especially… Continue reading
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Our Most Anticipated Movies of 2024
It’s always too early to tell for the first few months, but 2024 is shaping up to be another great year for film. Apart from the return of several high-profile creative voices to the fold, there’s also a notable lack… Continue reading
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Lessons from the Wasteland: Science Fiction
Welcome to class! Each film on this curated watchlist will highlight either a filmmaker, sub-genre, filmmaking technique, or significant topic in order to broaden your cinematic horizons. Continue reading
