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I Saw the TV Glow Questions Reality

Throughout the years of writing reviews, I’ve had the privilege of experiencing some of the greatest films in cinematic history. While movies that earn a perfect five-star rating are rare, their scarcity makes them all the more precious. These films… Continue Reading →

Catch a Killer Debuts at the 55th Nashville Film Festival

Film noir, a genre that emerged in the 1940s, remains a beloved staple of cinematic storytelling, captivating audiences with its moody atmospheres, moral ambiguity and intricate plots. Rooted in post-war disillusionment, films like The Maltese Falcon (1941) established noir’s signature… Continue Reading →

Civil War Battles Alex Garland’s Dystopian Dreams

After watching the new Alex Garland film, Civil War, I had many thoughts. Foremost, I wondered if it was entirely possible to like a movie while simultaneously feeling unnerved by its content, to the point of never wanting to see… Continue Reading →

Cassandro Wrestles with Gender Identity

Currently, professional wrestling is garnering significant attention, particularly with the recent collaboration between the leading force in sports entertainment, World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE), and the MMA trailblazers, the UFC, resulting in the formation of TKO, a publicly traded combat sports… Continue Reading →

How Do You Wrap Up a Never-Ending Zombie Story?

Much like a surprise attack by a mega herd of walkers, Robert Kirkman has surprised an entire industry, as well as legions of The Walking Dead fans with a major plot twist: After years of bragging about how he deliberately… Continue Reading →

Ruminating on The Leftovers Finale

I watched The Leftovers final episode last Sunday, hoping for the satisfying ending that Lost never gave me, and though I’m not sure Lindelhoff gave me much resolution, I can say this finale has been stewing around in my head almost constantly… Continue Reading →

Hollow Victories and Bittersweet Endings

There are a lot of different ways storytellers resolve their plot lines. Specifically with limited series or movies, the writer or director implements an underlying theme throughout that is meant to leave a certain impression on the viewer. Full-fledged television… Continue Reading →

Redbox Rental: The Fields

FULL DISCLOSURE: I grew up in the country. My house was about 150 years old, while I lived there, surrounded by miles of fields, which my cousin farms to this day, for my family. Growing up, I had one recurring… Continue Reading →

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