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  • The Mandalorian Season 3 Trailer Confirms Andor’s Brilliance is an Anomaly

    The Mandalorian Season 3 Trailer Confirms Andor’s Brilliance is an Anomaly

    The smallest, most self-referential galaxy imaginable
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    Eric Pierce
    Jan 17
    Every Steven Spielberg Film Ranked: Part 1 of 3

    Every Steven Spielberg Film Ranked: Part 1 of 3

    The Dillon Empire lists the great director’s films in order of personal preference.
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    Simon Dillon
    Feb 3
    'Dragon Age Absolution' and Rejecting the Master's Tools

    'Dragon Age Absolution' and Rejecting the Master's Tools

    Fantasy, magic, and not replicating systems of oppression.
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    Alex Mell-Taylor
    Feb 3
    I’m So Sorry About My Oscar Nomination

    I’m So Sorry About My Oscar Nomination

    Curb your enthusiasm. Please?
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    T. Kent Jones
    Feb 2
    Love and Armageddon: ‘The Last of Us’ Episode Three

    Love and Armageddon: ‘The Last of Us’ Episode Three

    Nick Offerman and Murray Bartlett give two of the most haunting performances of the decade in an episode of television that single-handedly…
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    Patrick Crawford
    Feb 2
    The Meaning Of Life Is… Not That Deep

    The Meaning Of Life Is… Not That Deep

    Sorrentino’s The Great Beauty (2013) is meaningless, and that is just fantastic
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    Carlos González Soffner
    Feb 2
    5 DC Supervillains Who Deserve A Chance On The Big Screen

    5 DC Supervillains Who Deserve A Chance On The Big Screen

    With a possible reboot inbound, perhaps it’s time to bring in a few notable names
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    Isa Nan
    Feb 1
    You People — Jonah Hill’s Superficial Comedy About Race

    You People — Jonah Hill’s Superficial Comedy About Race

    I wanted to love ‘You People’.
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    Reuben Salsa
    Feb 1
    Is ‘The Last Of Us’ The ‘Best Game Adaptation Ever’?

    Is ‘The Last Of Us’ The ‘Best Game Adaptation Ever’?

    Why critics love the game and its new HBO adaptation
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    Janice Harayda
    Feb 1
    Star Wars is Cool and All But the Food Is Straight Up Disgusting

    Star Wars is Cool and All But the Food Is Straight Up Disgusting

    In space no one can hear you vomit
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    Eric Pierce
    Feb 1
    Microsoft Is Beating Nintendo And Sony In The One Thing It Shouldn’t

    Microsoft Is Beating Nintendo And Sony In The One Thing It Shouldn’t

    The giants in gaming are desperate to remain the as the sole gatekeepers of classic titles.
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    MVW Encyclopedia
    Feb 1
    Movie Review: Vengeance

    Movie Review: Vengeance

    The story of why not every white guy needs a podcast
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    Ryan Klemek
    Jan 30
    Why Do We Love Detective Novels?

    Why Do We Love Detective Novels?

    A common answer is that we like to see evil-doers punished, but a well-known critic says it’s not so simple
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    Janice Harayda
    Jan 30
    ‘Infinity Pool’ Review: Who Will Save Your Soul?

    ‘Infinity Pool’ Review: Who Will Save Your Soul?

    Forget ‘M3GAN.’ Brandon Cronenberg’s ‘Infinity Pool’ is the comedy horror gem of the month and the most bonkers mainstream movie in years.
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    Jon Alexander
    Jan 30
    A Snub at the Academy Awards Should Be Worn Like a Badge of Honor

    A Snub at the Academy Awards Should Be Worn Like a Badge of Honor

    The constant internal lobbying during awards season means that these ceremonies should be seen as glitzy and exclusive elections rather…
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    Patrick Crawford
    Jan 30
    How I Brainwashed My Children with Great Films: Part 4

    How I Brainwashed My Children with Great Films: Part 4

    You too can breed smug specimens of cinematic literacy.
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    Simon Dillon
    Jan 30
    Linkages: Steven Spielberg’s “The Fabelmans” and François Truffaut’s “The 400 Blows”

    Linkages: Steven Spielberg’s “The Fabelmans” and François Truffaut’s “The 400 Blows”

    Ladies and Gentleman, Fellow Critics and Reviewers, Filmgoers and Movie Buffs on Land and at Sea: I here present my top pick as Best…
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    Thomas Burchfield
    Jan 29
    The Top 5 TV Shows To Watch in February 2023

    The Top 5 TV Shows To Watch in February 2023

    Sci-fi fans are in for a real treat
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    Julie Gray
    Jan 29
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