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‘Love Lies Bleeding’ is a Mildly Interesting Journey without an Identity

‘Love Lies Bleeding’ is a Mildly Interesting Journey without an Identity

Rose Glass’ follow-up film after ‘Saint Maud’ manages to be both obvious and unpredictable, but not to the film’s aid
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Cian McGrath
The Heroic Destiny of ‘The Elusive Samurai’

The Heroic Destiny of ‘The Elusive Samurai’

“You are a monster of life who has yet to free his full strength.”
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Dark Aether
Is Fanfiction a Valid Form of Writing?

Is Fanfiction a Valid Form of Writing?

Yes, it is.
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Rachael Arsenault
Thunderhawks, Inquisitors, and Troubleshooters

Thunderhawks, Inquisitors, and Troubleshooters

Hobby Blog #10
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Luke
LATEST
The Switch 2 Is Nintendo’s Most Lukewarm Announcement Yet

The Switch 2 Is Nintendo’s Most Lukewarm Announcement Yet

“It looks okay, I guess.”
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Ben Copeland
One Piece: Every Straw Hat’s Best Fight

One Piece: Every Straw Hat’s Best Fight

‘One Piece’ is famous for its excellent battle sequences
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Ben Copeland
‘A Real Pain’ Comes Up Short

‘A Real Pain’ Comes Up Short

Encouraging and prohibiting sentimentality at all the wrong points, Jesse Eisenberg’s latest film is well-crafted but empty
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Cian McGrath
Ranking The Skywalker Saga

Ranking The Skywalker Saga

Going back to that galaxy far far away…
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Giulia Picciau
TRENDING
‘Nine Sols’ Is Here To Tide Us Over Until ‘Hollow Knight: Silksong’

‘Nine Sols’ Is Here To Tide Us Over Until ‘Hollow Knight: Silksong’

Good lord, the combat in this game is fantastic
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Ben Copeland
Tokyo Godfathers: The Not-So-Christmasy Christmas Anime

Tokyo Godfathers: The Not-So-Christmasy Christmas Anime

A unique tale about the Christmas spirit woven with scenes of yakuza assassination attempts, drag bars, and attempted patricide
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Heather Veley
‘We Live in Time’ is a Solid, if Unremarkable, Love Story

‘We Live in Time’ is a Solid, if Unremarkable, Love Story

A non-linear chronology of events and two excellent leading performances keep John Crowley’s latest film afloat
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Cian McGrath
An Ugly, Monstrous 2024 Best-Of

An Ugly, Monstrous 2024 Best-Of

2024 sucked, but at least we wrote about Dune a lot
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Oscar
‘Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl’ is the Legendary Franchise’s Weakest Outing

‘Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl’ is the Legendary Franchise’...

But even the worst movie in the Wallace & Gromit series is worth watching, with an iconic villain making a triumphant return
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Cian McGrath
Mob Psycho 100: Just Because You Have Powers Doesn’t Mean You’re Special

Mob Psycho 100: Just Because You Have Powers Doesn’t Mean You’re Sp...

‘Mob Psycho 100’ is a passion project by the author of ‘One Punch Man’
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Ben Copeland
Palestinian Relief Bundle: The New Entries

Palestinian Relief Bundle: The New Entries

Breaking new ground in 2024
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Jacob ._.'
‘The Apprentice’ is an Entertaining and Surprisingly Nuanced Trump Exposé

‘The Apprentice’ is an Entertaining and Surprisingly Nuanced Trump ...

This very human portrayal of the business mogul and former President is quietly enthralling
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Cian McGrath
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