Category: General
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The Phoenician Scheme: A Man of No Identity
Wes Anderson offers a light-hearted comedy in the Middle East centering around Catholic motifs.
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Lilo & Stitch (2025) — A Live‑Action Gem with Heart
A lonely little Hawaiian girl and her mischievous blue alien friend form a bond that heals both of their hearts, as well as ours. This live action version adds emotional nuances—notably in the sisters’ dynamic—while preserving the charm of the original.
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Snow White, Rewritten in a Minor Key
Despite the film’s efforts to reframe its heroine with modern complexity, a certain emotional distance lingers.
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No One Mourns the Wicked?
Ultimately, Wicked is a story about the cost of being othered, the pain of being misnamed, and the quiet revolution of standing in your truth.
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Excessive and Annoying: The Overhyped Failure of ‘Deadpool and Wolverine’
Wolverine carries Deadpool – literally and figuratively
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New Mean Girls
This 2024 musical film is based on the Broadway show and the 2004 film of the same name with major differences.
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem – A Glimpse into the Transformative Power of Family, Friendship, and Fear
The latest installment in the beloved media franchise is a unique stylized mesh of humor and heart.
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With ‘American Fiction,’ Cord Jefferson offers a fresh lens on the cinematic sub-genre of racial satire
Cord Jefferson’s hilarious and thought-provoking film continues a long-standing cinematic tradition, expanding the conversation around the impact of systemic racism in today’s media.
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‘American Fiction’ Speaks Truth
American Fiction is a genuinely entertaining film with a few lessons.
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A Tourist’s Guide to Love and Adventure
Amanda Riley gets the opportunity to travel to Vietnam for the experience of a lifetime.