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The stories we would put on the marquee. Reviews, reporting and obituaries from people who work on set.
Hopes & Predictions for "Abbott Elementary" Season 6
...with help from my mother, a former middle school teacher and administrator.
To Bergman & Beyond: A Beginner's Guide to Swedish Cinema
The Dispatch — Daily
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"Inhabitant" Bargains With the Devil of Self-Abandonment
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"Friends Like Us" Turns Fandom Into a Hostage Situation
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"The Shift" Turns "Eat the Rich" Into a Literal Warning
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"In The Palm of Her Hand" Finds Tenderness in an Unmarked Grave
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"God's Future Soldiers" Turns Blind Faith Into Daylight Horror
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Film Review
"Rock is Dead", But It Still Rolls
Another one bites the dust... or does it?
Film Review
What does "Pretty Lethal" tell us about Modern Femininity?
The movie attempts to do a lot in the span of an hour and a half, but notably displays that a graceful but disciplined feminine sport such as ballet does not create princesses but instead powerful, often scary women. All while including your favorite dancer from the TLC series "Dance Moms."
Film Review
In Case You Missed It: A Review of "Undertone"
A24’s Undertone turns minimalist filmmaking into pure tension in this feature film debut by director Ian Tuason.
Film Review
"No One Outruns the Passenger" ... to the Box Office
A preview piece on Paramount's new film "Passenger." Following a record-breaking year for thriller films, this could be a new household horror, but you have to wait until May 22nd to find out!
Film Review
"Hoppers": The Political Children's Movie
Pixar's newest animated film is the modern American Dream, you just need to rewatch it.
Opinions
"Bugonia" vs "Save the Green Planet!"
How far would you go to save the world? Is it worth it?
Opinions
Bring Happy T.V. Back!
An opinion piece on the current state of documentaries and their consistent choices to display sad and tragic stories.
Opinions
"Mickey 7" vs "Mickey 17"
Do the extra ten Mickeys make a better movie?
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"Maximum Overdrive" turns 40 this year
In 1986, Stephen King directed a movie. This year it turns 40. It has gone down in history as one of the worst movies of all time.
Elsewhere in the League
Everything, newest first
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How Indie Productions Challenge Misogyny in Film
We want more women behind the camera, not more women's behinds ON camera!
Film ListMortifying Independent Films For Your Halloweekend
Looking for something spooky (and independent) to watch this weekend? Look no further.
Film ReviewHow LuLu Wang Brought Her Chinese Heritage to the Screen in "The Farewell"
Based on Wang's real-life family, "The Farewell" showcases what happens when cultures collide.