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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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‘The Gray Man’ is Netflix’s Relentlessly, Expensively Fine Spy Thriller
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‘The Gray Man’ is Netflix’s Relentlessly, Expensively Fine Spy Thriller

Chris Evans’ infectious, diabolical energy shines through the Russo brothers’ big-budgeted, anonymous spectacle. Continue reading ‘The Gray Man’ is Netflix’s Relentlessly, Expensively Fine Spy Thriller

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‘Top Gun: Maverick’ is Tom Cruise’s Exhilarating Triumph
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‘Top Gun: Maverick’ is Tom Cruise’s Exhilarating Triumph

‘Top Gun: Maverick’ exceeds the original in every single metric, a powerful exaltation of one of Hollywood’s greatest movie stars. Continue reading ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ is Tom Cruise’s Exhilarating Triumph

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Lacking Direction Plagues ‘House of Gucci’s’ Captivating Story and Cast
Awards Season, Chasing Oscar 2022, Movies

Lacking Direction Plagues ‘House of Gucci’s’ Captivating Story and Cast

Tonal mismatches, scenery-chewing, and unhinged chaos run amok in Ridley Scott’s stab at high-fashion extravagance. Continue reading Lacking Direction Plagues ‘House of Gucci’s’ Captivating Story and Cast

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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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Greta Gerwig’s ‘Little Women’ is a Triumph
Chasing Oscar 2020, Movies

Greta Gerwig’s ‘Little Women’ is a Triumph

Playful and heartfelt, the latest adaptation of the iconic novel is a vital addition to the canon, and another success for its director. Continue reading Greta Gerwig’s ‘Little Women’ is a Triumph

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Renée Zellweger Flies Over the Rainbow, But <i>Judy</i> Slips Beneath It
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Renée Zellweger Flies Over the Rainbow, But Judy Slips Beneath It

The latest musical legend biopic is par for the course: a superlative performance, but little else. Continue reading Renée Zellweger Flies Over the Rainbow, But Judy Slips Beneath It

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