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MASTERPIECE, MOVIES

“GETT: THE TRIAL OF VIVIANE AMSALEM” IS A TIMELESS MASTERPIECE

Gett: The Trial of Viviane Amsalem  is a marvel
Photo: Luis Galvez

The film is rich in humor, amazing periods of absurdity, and hypocrisy but with just one swift facial annotation from Elkabetz, the audience understands when to afford her compassion, humility, and pity.

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February 18, 2021November 3, 2022
IT'S OVERHYPED, FIGHT ME, MOVIES

“DARK WATERS” COULD HAVE BEEN BETTER

Dark Waters is just OK
Photo: Skye Studios

The whole thing feels so contrived, so idealized and awkward, it’s almost laughable.

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February 17, 2021November 3, 2022
MASTERPIECE, TV SHOWS

SEASON ONE OF “TRUE DETECTIVE” IS PERFECT

Photo: David Kutschke


The entire series touches on the hypocrisy of life: on the contradictions within Christianity, in our laws, and the traditions we hold dear.

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February 16, 2021November 3, 2022
BUZZ WORTHY, TV SHOWS

“MR. QUEEN” EPSIODE 19 AND 20 RECAP

Mr Queen raps up with a happy ending in episode 20
Photo: Jakub Skafiriak

In the final two episodes of Mr. Queen, we get every answer to all our questions. The most important answer was for one main question that lingered which was, what will Byeong-In (Na In-Woo) do now that he finds out the truth?

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February 15, 2021November 3, 2022
IT'S OVERHYPED, FIGHT ME, MOVIES

“SEVEN” SUCKED SO OTHER THRILLERS COULD SHINE

seven sucked so other thrillers could shine
Photo: Immo Wegmann

Seven is stiff because the motivation behind the serial killer is trite and contradictory.

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February 12, 2021November 3, 2022
IT'S OVERHYPED, FIGHT ME, MOVIES

“THE LITTLE THINGS” ALMOST HAD IT BUT, NOT QUITE

The Little Things explores a serial killer case in the streets of Los Angeles
Photo: Nathan Dumlao

The Little Things isn’t the best but it’s not a throwaway either.

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February 10, 2021November 3, 2022
LISTEN, IT'S WATCHABLE, TV SHOWS

“BRIDGERTON” IS COMFORT TV BUT IT’S ALSO DEEP

Bridgerton is deep
Photo: Nick Fewings

“When a rule-breaker breaks her world’s rules, the world tries to reestablish those rules, which in turn clarifies what they are, for the audience (and shows that the world is already broken).”

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February 9, 2021November 3, 2022
BUZZ WORTHY, TV SHOWS

“MR. QUEEN” EPISODE 17 AND 18 RECAP

Episode 17 and 18 of Mr. Queen are filled with heartbreak
Photo: Ravi Pinisetti

“If you loved her so much, shouldn’t you have figured out the changes that occurred to Kim So Yong?”

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February 8, 2021November 3, 2022
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