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U.S. Agent and Marvel’s Complex Relationship with the US Military
U.S. Agent and Marvel’s Complex Relationship with the US Military
The MCU started with an arms manufacturer realizing that “the military-industrial complex is bad actually”
Scott Gladstein
Dec 13, 2023
The Genius of Deadpool and Wolverine’s Character Dynamic
The Genius of Deadpool and Wolverine’s Character Dynamic
‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ is the start of Marvel’s redemption arc
Ben Copeland
Aug 19
‘Miller’s Girl’ Is Cringy and Irresponsible, But Isn’t Without Value
‘Miller’s Girl’ Is Cringy and Irresponsible, But Isn’t Without Value
Jade Halley Bartlett’s meditation on power dynamics fails to draw out what it needs from its characters
Cian McGrath
Aug 31
The Stillness of the Wind: A Lonely yet Fulfilling Perspective on Life
The Stillness of the Wind: A Lonely yet Fulfilling Perspective on Life
Review and Analysis of the 2019 ‘cozy’ indie-game developed by Coyan Cardenas and published by Fellow Traveler
Hafsa Hashmey
Sep 1
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Why Was ‘Danganronpa’ So Freaky?
Why Was ‘Danganronpa’ So Freaky?
Why were these games so horny, bro?
Ben Copeland
Sep 11
Fallout: Evil John Wayne and the American Lie
Fallout: Evil John Wayne and the American Lie
Feo, Fuerte y Formal
Lady Horatia
Sep 10
‘Robot Dreams’ is an Endearing, Moving Ode to Friendship and Growth
‘Robot Dreams’ is an Endearing, Moving Ode to Friendship and Growth
This 2023 animated film eschews dialogue but packs an emotional punch
Cian McGrath
Sep 9
Poor Things: The Rebirth of a Woman
Poor Things: The Rebirth of a Woman
The film represents a surrealist and complex artistic approach that we are not used to in cinema
Deniz Arslan
Sep 9
TRENDING
‘Alien: Romulus’ has Excellent Worldbuilding and a Mixed Story
‘Alien: Romulus’ has Excellent Worldbuilding and a Mixed Story
This latest ‘Alien’ film from Fede Álvarez isn’t perfect, but shows there is still life to this iconic space horror franchise
Cian McGrath
Aug 17
‘Blink Twice’ is a Wildly Inconsistent Tale of Two Halves
‘Blink Twice’ is a Wildly Inconsistent Tale of Two Halves
Zoe Kravitz’ directorial debut shows great promise, but squanders its potential in confounding ways
Cian McGrath
Aug 29
The Fountain (2006): Fighting the Inevitable
The Fountain (2006): Fighting the Inevitable
How not to deal with approaching death
Tsopping Block
Aug 26
‘Triangle of Sadness’ is a Hilarious Study of Inequality
‘Triangle of Sadness’ is a Hilarious Study of Inequality
This 2022 satire expertly uses cringe-inducing comedy to explore its characters’ ignorance and the downsides of capitalism
Cian McGrath
Sep 5
Pokemon Should Have Stayed 2-D
Pokemon Should Have Stayed 2-D
A perfected art style sacrificed to update with the times
Elvia M.
Sep 7
8-Episode TV Shows Have Become the New Normal and It Sucks!
8-Episode TV Shows Have Become the New Normal and It Sucks!
Long gone are the days of 20+ episode seasons and enjoyable filler content
Keith Price
Aug 4
Deadpool & Wolverine: Artificiality vs Authenticity
Deadpool & Wolverine: Artificiality vs Authenticity
Is ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ an Authentic or Artificial film?
Lady Horatia
Sep 4
The Days of the Family Computer
The Days of the Family Computer
Remember running home to get to the computer first?
Elvia M.
Aug 19
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