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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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Tag: awards season 2021

Andra Day Deserves Better Than the Muddled ‘The United States vs. Billie Holiday’
Awards Season, Chasing Oscar 2021, Movies

Andra Day Deserves Better Than the Muddled ‘The United States vs. Billie Holiday’

The legendary singer’s life and impact get lost amidst a flurry of confounding directing choices. Continue reading Andra Day Deserves Better Than the Muddled ‘The United States vs. Billie Holiday’

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‘Judas and the Black Messiah’ Scratches the Surface of Fred Hampton and the Black Panthers
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‘Judas and the Black Messiah’ Scratches the Surface of Fred Hampton and the Black Panthers

Even with fiery performances and strong direction, Shaka King’s film keeps the civil rights icon at a distance. Continue reading ‘Judas and the Black Messiah’ Scratches the Surface of Fred Hampton and the Black Panthers

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Zendaya Shines in the Exhausting ‘Malcolm & Marie’
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Zendaya Shines in the Exhausting ‘Malcolm & Marie’

If you can make it past the overwrought writing and unwavering pretentiousness, you will witness two of Hollywood’s most promising talents. Continue reading Zendaya Shines in the Exhausting ‘Malcolm & Marie’

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‘News of the World’ Contemplates the Might of Tom Hanks (and Storytelling)
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‘News of the World’ Contemplates the Might of Tom Hanks (and Storytelling)

It’s almost unfair how much the Western drama puts on him, but the Hollywood legend proves why he’s worth it. Continue reading ‘News of the World’ Contemplates the Might of Tom Hanks (and Storytelling)

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Chasing Oscar 2021: The Predictions (Round 1)
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Chasing Oscar 2021: The Predictions (Round 1)

With many of the contenders available, and the closing of the Oscar eligibility period weeks away, here are my early predictions. Continue reading Chasing Oscar 2021: The Predictions (Round 1)

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‘Pieces of a Woman’ Struggles as a Whole
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‘Pieces of a Woman’ Struggles as a Whole

Vanessa Kirby and company give powerful performances, but this film about loss gets lost itself. Continue reading ‘Pieces of a Woman’ Struggles as a Whole

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‘Minari’ Quietly Unearths the Limits of the American Dream
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‘Minari’ Quietly Unearths the Limits of the American Dream

Vividly rendered and intimately crafted, this story of Korean immigrants in middle America defies language, location, and generation. Continue reading ‘Minari’ Quietly Unearths the Limits of the American Dream

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