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Napoleon Bonaparte Sucked, and ‘Napoleon (2023)’ Shows Us Why
Napoleon Bonaparte Sucked, and ‘Napoleon (2023)’ Shows Us Why
Men like Napoleon are pathetic
Lady Horatia
Dec 25, 2023
‘Baby Reindeer’ is a Brutal, Never-Ending Nightmare
‘Baby Reindeer’ is a Brutal, Never-Ending Nightmare
Richard Gadd’s account of his younger years is a harrowing look at stalking, self-loathing and regret
Cian McGrath
May 6
Daggerheart: TTRPGs Are Just Weird Board Games
Daggerheart: TTRPGs Are Just Weird Board Games
Reject tradition. Embrace cards and tokens.
Oscar
Mar 16
Lovers or Love Triangle?: Unpacking Queer Characters in ‘Challengers’
Lovers or Love Triangle?: Unpacking Queer Characters in ‘Challengers’
On the Difference Between Homosocial Desire, Sublimation, and Sexuality
Faithe J Day
May 5
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Bloodthirsty Masculinity: The Northman (2022)
Bloodthirsty Masculinity: The Northman (2022)
To be honest, I thought I was about to watch one of the classic historical war movies of the early 2000s.
Deniz Arslan
Jun 12
‘May December’ is Haunting and Thought-Provoking
‘May December’ is Haunting and Thought-Provoking
While not perfect, ‘May December’ boasts a deeply unsettling tone, complex characters and a tragic core
Cian McGrath
Jun 12
On the Reviled Hobbit Trilogy
On the Reviled Hobbit Trilogy
Huh! What is it good for? At least, through the lens of Tolkien lore, some deep-diving fun
Jasmin James
Jun 11
‘The Giver’ is a Timeless Tale of Utopia and Freedom
‘The Giver’ is a Timeless Tale of Utopia and Freedom
Book Review of The Giver by Lois Lowry
Yusuf Ali
Jun 10
TRENDING
‘American Horror Story: Freak Show’, Ostracism and the Other
‘American Horror Story: Freak Show’, Ostracism and the Other
The horror series’ fourth season explores marginalised people living on the fringes of society and those that gravitate towards them
Cian McGrath
May 13
‘Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga’ is Even Better Than Its Predecessor
‘Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga’ is Even Better Than Its Predecessor
George Miller’s latest entry in the ‘Mad Max’ series features some of the best action in cinema history
Cian McGrath
Jun 6
Reflecting on Gratitude and Gallows Humor in Marlon Wayans’ “Good Grief”
Reflecting on Gratitude and Gallows Humor in Marlon Wayans’ “Good G...
On Conscious Grieving and Collective Healing in Amazon Prime’s Latest Comedy Special
Faithe J Day
Jun 7
The Legacy of Cord-Cutting: Has Streaming Become the New Cable Nightmare?
The Legacy of Cord-Cutting: Has Streaming Become the New Cable Nigh...
The cords have been cut. So why does it feel like they’re gradually coming back?
Keith Price
May 8
‘Perfect Days’ is a Sweet and Tender Story, But Still Feels Incomplete
‘Perfect Days’ is a Sweet and Tender Story, But Still Feels Incomplete
Wim Wenders’ latest film is a heartfelt look at finding meaning in life
Cian McGrath
Jun 5
Giant Monster Reminds Us of The Virtue of Being Human
Giant Monster Reminds Us of The Virtue of Being Human
Godzilla Minus One (2023)
Deniz Arslan
Jun 6
Women as Colonists in Denis Villeneuve’s Dune
Women as Colonists in Denis Villeneuve’s Dune
What do the women of Denis Villeneuve’s Dune mean, and what does it have to do with colonialism?
Olivia Joan
May 4
What's Wrong with Cozy Games?
What's Wrong with Cozy Games?
“You must be one of those Animal Crossing losers.”
Michelle Kwan
Dec 1, 2023
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