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Connie Britton Steve Zahn Fred Hechinger Sydney Sweeney Brittany O'Grady Jake Levy Alexandra Daddario Jennifer Coolidge HBO the White Lotus
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The White Lotus is a Brilliant Satire that Pokes Holes at the Facades Worn by Progressive Rich Families
The White Lotus is another in a long line of HBO series that have garnered both critical acclaim and favorable audience reception. Created, written and directed by Mike White, the series follows a group of affluent guests at the White…
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Bad Trip Puts a Road Trip Twist on the Hidden Camera Genre
With the abundance of options at our hands, it’s very easy to get bored and not feel like doing anything. Content fatigue is real. You could be switching from one Netflix movie to the other, looking for something that fits…
Nick Frost, Samson Kayo and Emma D'arcy in Truth Seekers Amazon Prime
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Truth Seekers is a Warm, Quirky Take on Horror Comedy with a Strong Ensemble Cast
With Truth Seekers, you might expect to see some of the tried and tested British humor that you have found in Simon Pegg and Nick Frost’s earlier collaborations, such as Spaced or the Cornetto trilogy. Taking a comedic approach to…
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Borat Subsequent Moviefilm is a Delightful Farce that Updates the Classic Trickster for a New America
Borat Subsequent Moviefilm was announced only a few weeks before its release. Taking place 14 years after the original, the sequel takes aim at Trump supporters, QAnon truthers and Covid protesters. While the movie is not as shocking as its…
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Harley Quinn is Still a Fun Ride in Season Two, Fleshing Out Characters in Longer Storylines
In season two, Harley Quinn gets to set up and explore season long plot threads, taking full advantage of the new status quo set up at the end of the first season. Gotham is in a state of anarchy, with…
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Gulabo Sitabo is A Social Satire of Upsmanship between a Landlord and Tenant Vying for a Old Dilapidated Mansion
It’s hard to identify Amitabh Bachchan under the layers of makeup and prosthetics he is wearing as the ornery Mirza. Still, he commands a presence that persists despite his advanced age, as his character vies for a 100 year old…
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Space Force Fails to Stick the Landing in First Season, Despite a Stellar Cast
On paper, Space Force looks like a no brainer. Steve Carell reuniting with The Office co-creator Greg Daniels to create another workplace comedy sounds like a solid idea. The execution, unfortunately, leaves a lot to be desired. Mark Naird (Steve…
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The Great Puts a Sardonic Spin on History, Portraying a Young Queen’s Rise to Power Amidst Chaos and Court Politics
Despite its lavish environments, The Great makes it clear that it’s the farthest thing from historically accurate. It tells the story of Catherine’s arrival to Russia and eventual coup by her 20th birthday. In reality, Catherine arrived in Russia when…
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Upload is a Warm, Comfy take on a Digital Afterlife (and Class Inequality)
Upload is hardly the first show to tackle the afterlife. In recent years, shows like The Good Place and Black Mirror have used varying concepts of life after death, and what the showrunner, Greg Daniels (co-creator of The Office and…
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Sonic the Hedgehog is a Breezy Adventure (That’s Mostly Made For Your Kids)
A strange thing happened when I sat down to write this review. Although I had enjoyed Sonic the Hedgehog, when I looked back, it felt like a McDonald’s Happy Meal. It’s pretty good for what it is: a children’s movie…
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