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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
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.
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.
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?
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…
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
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
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’.
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
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
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.
MVW Encyclopedia
Feb 1
Movie Review: Vengeance
Movie Review: Vengeance
The story of why not every white guy needs a podcast
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
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.
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…
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.
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…
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
Julie Gray
Jan 29
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