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About Me

A mid-stage millennial who's been fascinated by pop culture since before he can remember, and is dedicated to untangle the mess that it can often be. My opinions are mine and mine alone, and I try to make sure they are as well-researched and understandable as humanly possible. Because there's enough confusion that I have no interest adding to.

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Month: December 2020

‘Wonder Woman 1984’ Struggles to Solve its Steve Trevor Problem
Movies

‘Wonder Woman 1984’ Struggles to Solve its Steve Trevor Problem

Gal Gadot and Chris Pine’s potent chemistry swoop in to save a film perilously close to being a hot mess. Continue reading ‘Wonder Woman 1984’ Struggles to Solve its Steve Trevor Problem

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Miraculous Performances and Writing Make ‘Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom’ Sing
Awards Season, Chasing Oscar 2021, Movies

Miraculous Performances and Writing Make ‘Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom’ Sing

The screen adaptation is almost too faithful to August Wilson’s play, but any tension melts away when a luminous Chadwick Boseman and fiery Viola Davis enter the frame. Continue reading Miraculous Performances and Writing Make ‘Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom’ Sing

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David Fincher’s ‘Mank’ Has a High Barrier to Entry
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David Fincher’s ‘Mank’ Has a High Barrier to Entry

Stunning but overstuffed, Fincher’s tribute to ‘Citizen Kane’ may require a study guide. Continue reading David Fincher’s ‘Mank’ Has a High Barrier to Entry

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Riz Ahmed Anchors the Innovative, Astonishing ‘Sound of Metal’
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Riz Ahmed Anchors the Innovative, Astonishing ‘Sound of Metal’

Director Darius Marder’s depiction of the Deaf community is nuanced, graceful, and dignified. Continue reading Riz Ahmed Anchors the Innovative, Astonishing ‘Sound of Metal’

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