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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 2021

‘Licorice Pizza’ Complicates the Typical Coming-of-Age Story
Awards Season, Chasing Oscar 2022, Movies

‘Licorice Pizza’ Complicates the Typical Coming-of-Age Story

Paul Thomas Anderson’s sun-drenched ode to ’70s youth leverages charm to ask some thorny questions about the transition to adulthood. Continue reading ‘Licorice Pizza’ Complicates the Typical Coming-of-Age Story

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‘C’mon C’mon’ is Joaquin Phoenix’s Loveliest Performance
Awards Season, Chasing Oscar 2022, Movies

‘C’mon C’mon’ is Joaquin Phoenix’s Loveliest Performance

The powerhouse actor warms the coldest of hearts as an uncle embarking on a life-affirming journey with his nephew. Continue reading ‘C’mon C’mon’ is Joaquin Phoenix’s Loveliest Performance

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‘Don’t Look Up’ Mines for Laughs in Humanity’s Soullessness
Awards Season, Chasing Oscar 2022, Movies

‘Don’t Look Up’ Mines for Laughs in Humanity’s Soullessness

Adam McKay’s apocalyptic satire is easy to laugh at, but won’t move the needle. Continue reading ‘Don’t Look Up’ Mines for Laughs in Humanity’s Soullessness

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‘Being the Ricardos’ is Aaron Sorkin’s Muddled Vindication of Lucille Ball
Awards Season, Chasing Oscar 2022, Movies

‘Being the Ricardos’ is Aaron Sorkin’s Muddled Vindication of Lucille Ball

Nicole Kidman smartly navigates confounding direction to bring the comedy legend to life. Continue reading ‘Being the Ricardos’ is Aaron Sorkin’s Muddled Vindication of Lucille Ball

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The Contemplative Sci-Fi Drama ‘Swan Song’ Plays It Too Safe
Awards Season, Chasing Oscar 2022, Movies

The Contemplative Sci-Fi Drama ‘Swan Song’ Plays It Too Safe

Mahershala Ali finally gets a starring vehicle, but the film is too modest with its intriguing premise to deserve him. Continue reading The Contemplative Sci-Fi Drama ‘Swan Song’ Plays It Too Safe

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One Year Later, Hollywood Still Needs to Accept its Streaming Future
Culture, Movies

One Year Later, Hollywood Still Needs to Accept its Streaming Future

After a year of qualified highs (Spider-Man: No Way Home) and lows (The Last Duel and West Side Story), I reassess my argument that Hollywood needs to go all-in on digital distribution. Continue reading One Year Later, Hollywood Still Needs to Accept its Streaming Future

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‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ Rediscovers and Redefines Peter Parker
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‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ Rediscovers and Redefines Peter Parker

Tom Holland leads this wacky and surprisingly thoughtful thrill ride through Spider-Man’s cinematic legacy. Continue reading ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ Rediscovers and Redefines Peter Parker

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The Beguiling ‘Nightmare Alley’ Peeks Behind the Carnival Curtain
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The Beguiling ‘Nightmare Alley’ Peeks Behind the Carnival Curtain

Bradley Cooper gets weird in Guillermo del Toro’s neo-noir thriller about mentalism’s treats and tricks. Continue reading The Beguiling ‘Nightmare Alley’ Peeks Behind the Carnival Curtain

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