Category: Movie
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War is Not the Answer: Music in “Da 5 Bloods”
Marvin Gaye’s powerful music addresses the same themes as “Da 5 Bloods” and elevates the film to even greater heights.
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“Fat Girl” and The Dangerous Expectations of Girls in Society
Spoiler Warning and Trigger Warning for Sexual Violence Ahead Fat Girl (À Ma Soeur, or To My Sister in its original French title)is a 2001 film directed by Catherine Breillat, a woman known for often-controversial films that usually revolve around themes of sex and identity. The movie follows Anaïs(Anaïs Reboux) an overweight 12 year old,…
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Let’s Hope Disney’s “Hercules” Remake isn’t Another “Aladdin”
Here’s what Disney got wrong with “Aladdin” and how it can avoid those pitfalls with “Hercules.”
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“Marriage Story” is no “Kramer vs. Kramer”
“Marriage Story” is a narrow-minded and heavy-handed attempt to examine the complexity of human relationships.
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“Vivarium” Presents Go-Nowhere Parenting
Vivarium is an uncomfortable and startling look at how easily progress devolves in the face of overwhelming stress.
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Throw a Goat For “Trolls: World Tour”
A sweet, singalong distraction with several positive messages.
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We Don’t Need Another Hero: The Bonkers Post-Apocalypse of “Beyond Thunderdome”
Directed by George Miller, Thunderdome continues to follow the titular character through post-apocalyptic Australia.
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‘Palmer’: Tearing Down Gender Stereotypes
When Eddie Palmer is released from prison he returns home and he meets Sam, soon becoming his primary caregiver.
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“Antebellum”
A successful author’s life is upended when she finds herself on a plantation straight out of the antebellum south.
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“I’m Just F*cking With You”: Hulu’s Gruesome Take on April Fools’ Day
An excellent exploration of taking a joke too far.