God is the ultimate Daddy in the film noir horror, The Lighthouse.
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Why Does No One Care About ‘Ford V Ferrari’?
When John Cho and Issa Rae announced the nine films vying to win Best Picture on the morning of the Oscar nominations, there was a mild surprise when the first name called was James Mangold’s Ford V Ferrari.
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'Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker' and Its Failure to Reach a Cathartic Ending Through Reylo
This article contains spoilers for The Rise of Skywalker. Since the release of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, the final film in the “Skywalker Saga”, the internet has been ablaze in untangling its divisiveness. The reception to the J.J. Abrams-directed feature has been mixed at best, however, most critics agree that the film is…
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Long Live Carol and Therese: On Loving Vintage Lesbians
Though they have existed since at least the 1980s, over the past couple years there have been a number of films and television series released that fall within the category that I like to call ‘vintage lesbians’. By ‘vintage lesbians’ I simply mean films or series that include historical representations of queer women – ie. queer or lesbian period pieces.
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Who Is Rey? – Why 'The Rise of Skywalker' (2019) Rey Reveal Is A Huge Missed Opportunity
When it comes to the Star Wars sequel trilogy, whether intentionally or not, the question “Who is Rey?” has become one of the biggest, most contentious talking points in the fandom.
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Bait: The Great British Divide
Bait takes the typical British approach of being despondent as identity is taken away
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‘Joker’ (2019): Exploring the Controversies Behind the Joaquin Phoenix Feature
Critics who have dared to discuss their dislike of the film have been subject to online slander from those who brand it a masterpiece.
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REVIEW: ‘Joker’s (2019) Complete Lack of Direction Plays in its Favour
Joker is by far the weirdest, most polarizing and definitely the most disturbing film of the year.
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REVIEW: “So Bad it’s Laughable” – Downton Abbey (2019)
“It would have honestly been better had it returned as a two-part Christmas special on ITV” How does one even explain the Downton Abbey film? Well, a few words could be: inaccurate, cheesy and slightly painful. The film begins in 1927 as a continuation of where the 2015 Christmas special finale left off… it should have really…
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Going to Church with the Rocky Horror Picture Show
It’s October, Halloween is quickly approaching, and though I love costume parties and free candy, my favourite way to celebrate October 31 may be a little unconventional. Every year on Halloween, my friends and I transform into our favourite characters from the 1975 cult classic, Rocky Horror Picture Show, and head to a midnight screening…
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