In 2023, Hulu quietly released The Artful Dodger over the holiday season. The series presented itself as an inventive twist on Charles Dickens’ Victorian masterpiece, Oliver Twist. But rather than focusing on Dickens’ titular orphan, the series took the eponymous…
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There’s an old legal adage that says, “A man who represents himself has a fool for a client,” but not every man is Mickey Haller (Manuel Garcia-Rulfo). If you’ve watched the previous three seasons of the Netflix series The Lincoln…
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It raised more than a few eyebrows when The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants was selected as a closing night film at AFI Fest. It made more sense within the screening’s first few minutes. Not because of the film itself, but the…
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Although Danny Boyle started this franchise, director Nia DaCosta steps up to the plate to helm 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, and the results are glorious. This is a bold, unsettling, and unexpectedly thoughtful continuation of one of modern…
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If you've lived in any city, anywhere, you've probably had the experience of hearing your neighbors have sex. Depending on how secure you are in your own relationship, you may end up wondering if you've ever had an orgasm quite…
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Despite all the movies made about addiction, the topic does not naturally lend itself to tidy cinematic narratives. (At least, when portrayed accurately.) While actors often visualize the condition of substance dependency through expressive physical outbursts, the reality of recovery…
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Because my favorite 9-1-1 character is Eddie Diaz ( Ryan Guzman) and he's been getting sidelined all season, I had high hopes going into this week's episode. Season 9, Episode 10, "Handle with Care" sees the return of Abigail (Fallon…
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The road trip movie is one of the most beloved film genres of all time. From hilarious, irreverent comedies like We’re the Millers to heartwarming dramedies like Little Mrs. Sunshine, Oscar-winning dramas like Nomadland, to documentaries like Will & Harper,…
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On the heels of four Melissa McCarthy comedies, director Paul Feig tried something different with A Simple Favor. The film was witty, stylish, campy, twisted, and an all-around fun time from start to finish. It almost felt like a satire…
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I have seen many anti-Pakistani war and spy films being made by Bollywood. However, a recent theatrical release by the name “Ikkis”, translated as “21”, shocked me. I was not expecting a sudden psychological shift in the Indian film industry…
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Sometimes love comes from the most unexpected places. Some people meet their mate through dating apps which have gamified romance. Some people through sex parties. Back in the old days, you'd meet someone at the bar. Or, even further back,…
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PARK CITY – Adolescent angst is evergreen. Somewhere in the world, a teenager is trying to grow into their body, learn how to appear less awkward in social situations, and find themselves as the hormones swirl. And often they have…
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