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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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Category: Awards Season

‘All Quiet on the Western Front’ Brutally Centers WWI Soldiers’ Sacrifices
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‘All Quiet on the Western Front’ Brutally Centers WWI Soldiers’ Sacrifices

Newcomer Felix Kammerer leads an unflinching, unsparingly detailed look at the traumatic experiences of soldiers on the front lines. Continue reading ‘All Quiet on the Western Front’ Brutally Centers WWI Soldiers’ Sacrifices

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‘She Said’ is a Thrilling Recount of Women’s Tenacity Against Harvey Weinstein
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‘She Said’ is a Thrilling Recount of Women’s Tenacity Against Harvey Weinstein

Maria Schrader’s deliberate focus helps encapsulate the seismic cultural shift of the story of Weinstein’s widespread abuses. Continue reading ‘She Said’ is a Thrilling Recount of Women’s Tenacity Against Harvey Weinstein

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The Bold Epic ‘Babylon’ Chastises and Champions Hollywood
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The Bold Epic ‘Babylon’ Chastises and Champions Hollywood

Damien Chazelle’s 3-hour ode to Hollywood’s magic and mayhem is ambitious, overwhelming, and utterly captivating. Continue reading The Bold Epic ‘Babylon’ Chastises and Champions Hollywood

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The Delightful ‘Glass Onion’ Peels Apart the Billionaire Genius Myth
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The Delightful ‘Glass Onion’ Peels Apart the Billionaire Genius Myth

Rian Johnson’s sequel to ‘Knives Out’ improves on its original with its razor-sharp dissection of wealth and narcissism. Continue reading The Delightful ‘Glass Onion’ Peels Apart the Billionaire Genius Myth

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‘Avatar: The Way of Water’ is the Apex of Blockbuster Filmmaking
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‘Avatar: The Way of Water’ is the Apex of Blockbuster Filmmaking

James Cameron does it again, rewriting the rules of what big-budget movies can achieve, technically and emotionally. Continue reading ‘Avatar: The Way of Water’ is the Apex of Blockbuster Filmmaking

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‘Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio’ is a Stop-Motion Masterpiece
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‘Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio’ is a Stop-Motion Masterpiece

Guillermo del Toro breathes astonishing new life into one of the most famous characters in history. Continue reading ‘Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio’ is a Stop-Motion Masterpiece

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Brendan Fraser Gives the Performance of a Lifetime in ‘The Whale’
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Brendan Fraser Gives the Performance of a Lifetime in ‘The Whale’

‘The Whale’ is Darren Aronofsky at his most psychologically relentless, but Brendan Fraser’s astonishing performance adds notes of grace. Continue reading Brendan Fraser Gives the Performance of a Lifetime in ‘The Whale’

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‘Emancipation’ is Unflinchingly Brutal and Baffling
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‘Emancipation’ is Unflinchingly Brutal and Baffling

A fully committed Will Smith trudges through Antoine Fuqua’s impactful but creatively scattershot film about a slave’s arduous path to freedom. Continue reading ‘Emancipation’ is Unflinchingly Brutal and Baffling

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