Deep Dive: The Little Mermaid
Audiences have had a week to enjoy this film unperturbed. This article is probably closer to a deep-dive than a review, so be prepared for us to get into the nitty, and maybe even the gritty. Spoilers ahead. When it…
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‘Casablanca’ Ending Explained: Fighting Fascism Requires Sacrifice
Michael Curtiz’s Casablanca has probably one of the most well-known endings in all of cinema’s history. Even those that have never seen the iconic antifascist romance can quote and provide context to lines such as “We’ll always have Paris” and…
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Did Ashton Kutcher Kill the Show?
The wildly popular sitcom, Two and a Half Men aired in 2003 and lasted twelve years on television through revision and recasting. The show had eight great seasons with Charlie Sheen, Jon Cryer, and Angus T. Jones as the titular…
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Director John Hillcoat Talks ‘George & Tammy,’ Working With Jessica Chastain & Michael Shannon
In today’s episode of Bingeworthy, our TV and streaming podcast, guest host Joe Scott explores the lives of star-crossed lovers as well as love-crossed country music stars in the award-winning Showtime miniseries “George and Tammy.” Created by Abe Sylvia (“Nurse…
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Without Kenneth Anger, We Might Not Have David Lynch or John Waters
When Kenneth Anger died earlier this month at the age of 96, the world of avant-garde cinema lost one of its foundational artists, every bit as influential as Maya Deren or Luis Buñuel. He was far from a household name,…
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Why the Great Series is the Worst Show For Couples to Watch Together
Since the dawn of television and the creation of the 'TV dinner,' many partners have watched TV together. It’s that moment of peace at the end of work and after the "How was your day?" conversation with a wine bottle…
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Director Andy Muschietti Says No One Else Can Replace Ezra Miller If There’s A Sequel
As we approach the long-awaited release of “The Flash,” the discussion about Ezra Miller and their abuse allegations and legal issues has not really died down. Though people are praising Miller’s performance in the film, there are still plenty of…
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This Song Means More to the Fast & Furious Franchise Than Any Other
Star Wars, James Bond, Spider-Man — The key to almost every major franchise is its recognizable music. But for a billion-dollar franchise, the Fast & Furious seemingly doesn’t have any recognizable theme music. This isn’t to say that the franchise…
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Why Ticket to Paradise Should Be on Your Rom-Com Watchlist
Romantic comedies have a way of uplifting our moods after a stressful day. The happiness of witnessing one's beloved characters get their happy ending is wholesome. Nowadays, the decline of rom-coms in the film industry is making viewers root for…
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How The Little Mermaid Originally Stumped Walt Disney
It’s among the most consistent compliments paid by collaborators, employees, friends, rivals, and even enemies: Walt Disney was a master storyteller. As an animator, director, and most of all as a producer, he originated or adapted some of the most…
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Why Red Dead Redemption 2 Deserves a Horror Miniseries
Red Dead Redemption 2 is an intense work of passion, a game whose level of detail and attention to atmosphere and storytelling is unmatched. Bodies decay if left out in the world, and people will yell at the protagonist to…
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It’s Time for Mia to Leave the Fast & Furious Franchise
Jordana Brewster’s Mia Toretto is a crucial figure in the Fast & Furious franchise. As one of the few characters from the 2001 original film who still appears in the latest installments viewers have seen her grow and develop over…
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