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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
Cian McGrath
Nov 25, 2024
Yasuke and The Fear of an African Samurai (Assassin’s Creed Remix)
Yasuke and The Fear of an African Samurai (Assassin’s Creed Remix)
The internet(s) have accused African Samurai author Thomas Lockley of creating a fictitious story, but what’s really behind the Yasuke…
Illmatical
Jul 25, 2024
D&D’s Character Sheet is an Abysmal Mess
D&D’s Character Sheet is an Abysmal Mess
6 better sheets from 6 better games
Oscar
Mar 8, 2023
An Overly Passionate Pop Idol Fan
An Overly Passionate Pop Idol Fan
On ‘If My Favorite Pop Idol Made It to the Budokan, I Would Die’
Hafsa Hashmey
Dec 27, 2024
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Ranking The Skywalker Saga
Ranking The Skywalker Saga
Going back to that galaxy far far away…
Giulia Picciau
Jan 14
‘The Teacher’s Lounge’ is a Thrilling Classroom Showdown with a Complex Allegory
‘The Teacher’s Lounge’ is a Thrilling Classroom Showdown with a Complex Allegory
In this unnerving film, classrooms and teachers’ lounges become battlegrounds for power and justice
Cian McGrath
Jan 13
‘Conquest of the Planet of the Apes’ and the Nature of Fascism
‘Conquest of the Planet of the Apes’ and the Nature of Fascism
‘Conquest of the Planet of the Apes’ shows us the real of face of American fascism, the one that has always been there
Lady Horatia
Jan 12
Marvel Rivals is a Promising Addition to a Bloated Genre
Marvel Rivals is a Promising Addition to a Bloated Genre
Marvel Rivals has steep competition. Will it stand out from the rest?
Elvia M.
Jan 11
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‘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
Ben Copeland
Dec 21, 2024
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
Heather Veley
Dec 25, 2024
‘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
Cian McGrath
Jan 8
An Ugly, Monstrous 2024 Best-Of
An Ugly, Monstrous 2024 Best-Of
2024 sucked, but at least we wrote about Dune a lot
Oscar
Dec 30, 2024
‘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
Cian McGrath
Jan 5
Palestinian Relief Bundle: The New Entries
Palestinian Relief Bundle: The New Entries
Breaking new ground in 2024
Jacob ._.'
Dec 23, 2024
‘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
Cian McGrath
Oct 22, 2024
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’
Ben Copeland
Aug 11, 2024
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