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The second story of fantasy worlds
Tolkien’s “The Lord of the Rings” is among the most famous examples of a secondary world, with Tolkien himself having coined the term. But beyond providing a backdrop for his books, Tolkien’s vast library of encyclopedic appendices presents a continuous narrative of Middle Earth’s fictional history. Read More
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‘One Battle After Another’: A powerful political thriller meets a laugh-out-loud comedy
Living in a society with a purist government who retaliates against anyone who helps any sort of minority, the odds are especially stacked against Bob and Willa, who must find and rely on their very few allies to escape. Read More
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Dedicated to everyone in the movie theater who laughed at “The Substance”
“The Substance”, though quite effectively campy and satirical at times, is not a comedy. Read More
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“Captain America: Brave New World” isn’t the worst
In general, the film is a mixed bag. It isn’t quite a standout in the MCU, but it isn’t the worst, either. Read More
Films
“AFRAID” film review
Horror’s remarkable adaptability has made new sights plausible like the countless subgenres that can be found. From bloody slasher films like “Scream” and bone-chilling apocalyptic films like “World War Z,” there’s just about anything for everyone. For decades, the variety of selection has separated horror from its cinema counterparts, and with Bloomhouse’s new release “AFRAID,” […]
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“REAGAN” is so American it hurts
If this movie wants you to have one takeaway, it’s that the mighty Ronald Reagan single- handedly brought the Soviet Union to its knees (he didn’t, actually). Read More
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“Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” is a nostalgic nightmare
His newest outing is a scary, fun time for new and old fans — however, occasionally falls flat due to an overstuffed plot. Read More
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“Dune: Part 2” (2024) review: A modern masterpiece
“Dune: Part 2” took everything great about the first movie and expanded upon it to create an out-of-this-world experience for viewers. Read More
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‘The Underdoggs’ (2024) review: An underwhelming sports story
“The Underdoggs” was about as predictable as “The Mighty Ducks” or “Air Bud,” except without a unique twist — another generic sports film teetering between satire and genuineness. Written by Danny Segal and Isaac Schamis, the film was inspired by Snoop Dogg’s nonprofit youth football league, which supports inner-city kids across southern California getting involved […]
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‘La La Land in Concert’: Not a waste of a lovely night
If the medium is the message, this remediation of the film with a live orchestra was the best possible love letter to live music. Read More