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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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  • ‘Past Lives’ Beautifully Reimagines What Love Can Mean
    Celine Song's radically empathetic film about transformative and unconditional love is one of the year's best.
  • Performances That Pop: Kylie Minogue at the 2002 BRIT Awards
    Kylie Minogue popped out of a CD player and into the pop history books with the remix of her signature hit "Can't Get You Out of My Head."
  • ‘Succession’ and the Last Gasps of Media Literacy
    'Succession' may not be real life, but its surrounding discourse does reflect how we currently struggle to perceive art and entertainment.
  • Tina Turner’s Greatest Triumph
    The Queen of Rock and Roll's resilience, enforced by her unshakable sense of worth, love, and respect for herself, is her greatest legacy.

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Category: Awards Season

Unpacking “Succession’s” Game-Changing Emmy Conundrum
Awards Season, Television

Unpacking “Succession’s” Game-Changing Emmy Conundrum

The series’ jaw-dropping storyline in its fourth season not only upends its endgame, but also the state of the 2023 Emmy race. Continue reading Unpacking “Succession’s” Game-Changing Emmy Conundrum

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How the 2023 Oscars Rejected Cynicism
Awards Season, Movies

How the 2023 Oscars Rejected Cynicism

After last year’s startling low, the 95th Academy Awards returned with an open-hearted embrace of optimism and a collective love of movies. Continue reading How the 2023 Oscars Rejected Cynicism

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Who Will, Could, and Should Win at the 2023 Oscars
Awards Season, Chasing Oscar 2023, Movies

Who Will, Could, and Should Win at the 2023 Oscars

With the 95th Academy Awards days away, these nominees are closest to victory (or at least have a reasonable shot). Continue reading Who Will, Could, and Should Win at the 2023 Oscars

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The Searing ‘Women Talking’ Reclaims Power Through Painful but Vital Debate
Awards Season, Chasing Oscar 2023, Movies

The Searing ‘Women Talking’ Reclaims Power Through Painful but Vital Debate

Sarah Polley and her ensemble bring difficult discussions of sexual violence to life with stunning clarity. Continue reading The Searing ‘Women Talking’ Reclaims Power Through Painful but Vital Debate

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How the Grammys Made a Spectacle of Beyoncé
Awards Season, Music

How the Grammys Made a Spectacle of Beyoncé

Like Chadwick Boseman before her, Beyoncé bore the brunt of an award show’s craven desperation for cultural relevance. Continue reading How the Grammys Made a Spectacle of Beyoncé

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‘The Son’ is a Frustratingly Hollow Film About Teen Mental Health
Awards Season, Chasing Oscar 2023, Movies

‘The Son’ is a Frustratingly Hollow Film About Teen Mental Health

Hugh Jackman and the rest of the cast deserve better than this narratively inert and over-directed family drama by Florian Zeller. Continue reading ‘The Son’ is a Frustratingly Hollow Film About Teen Mental Health

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The 2023 Oscars Narrative: Overdue and Joyous Recognition
Awards Season, Chasing Oscar 2023

The 2023 Oscars Narrative: Overdue and Joyous Recognition

The prevailing story uniting this year’s leading Oscar contenders is triumph over Hollywood’s history of neglect. Continue reading The 2023 Oscars Narrative: Overdue and Joyous Recognition

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Bill Nighy’s Stiff Upper Lip Slips in the Lovely, Understated “Living”
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Bill Nighy’s Stiff Upper Lip Slips in the Lovely, Understated “Living”

Bill Nighy’s elegant, beautiful performance sharpens this cinematic gem about the dangers of sleepwalking through life. Continue reading Bill Nighy’s Stiff Upper Lip Slips in the Lovely, Understated “Living”

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