This image is from 'An American Pickle'. Ben and Herschel (both played by Seth Rogan) sit opposite one another. Herschel (right) raises and a glass and points at Ben.

How Hollywood’s Biggest Slackers Fell Out of Time: ‘Palm Springs’ (2020) and ‘An American Pickle’ (2020)

By: Guy M. Dolbey
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In a Hollywood much less interested in the traditional blockbuster comedy, this past year saw the release of both An American Pickle and Palm Springs, two far smaller and more personal star vehicles for Seth Rogen and Andy Samberg respectively. In their own way, both of these films revolve around the idea of their star…

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Picture of Sarah and Nyles sitting in yellow and pink pool floaties. Left is Cristin Milioti and to the right is Andy Samberg.

REVIEW: ‘Palm Springs’ (2020) is the Best Time You’ll Have All Summer

By: leeshprasad
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“Palm Springs is surprisingly heartfelt and even dark at times, with the underlying theme of existentialism hitting a little too close to home.” “Today, tomorrow, it’s all the same.” The song Forever and Ever by Demis Roussos sets the scene of Max Barbakow’s incredible directorial debut, the lyrics of which are supposed to be romantic,…

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‘Brooklyn Nine-Nine’ And How Fatphobia Is Still Acceptable In ‘Woke’ Media

By: Sophie Butcher
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There’s one major problem with ‘Brooklyn Nine-Nine’ and its otherwise remarkable record on inclusivity – it can’t stop being fatphobic.

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