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The Woman King Analysis: Strong Black Women & Weak Controversy
I’m both excited and intimidated to write this review on The Woman King. There is just too much to rave about. TOO. MUCH! I’m going to attempt to make this The Woman King analysis succinct yet comprehensive. Here I go… The Woman king is an epic, historical-drama film set in…
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The Sea Beast Plot Holes (this is the greatest 1) | Review
The Sea Beast is a surprisingly exciting watch, given how little recognition and press it’s gotten. It’s such a pleasant find. However, as much as I enjoyed the movie, by the end of it I was like – wait a minute here, aren’t we overlooking a few important details? Although…
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A Love Letter to Avatar (2009), My Favorite Movie
Dear Avatar (2009), Ever since I laid eyes on you, I knew it was love at first screening. Your brilliant visuals bathed my eyes with wonder. The mesmerizing sound of your soundtrack quickened my heart with burning anticipation – O Avatar (2009)! How you make my braid connect with vigor.…
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Everything Everywhere All at Once: Silly, Strange, Serious & Stunning
Ummmmm – I just want to know what the writer’s room looked like for Everything Everywhere All at Once because what the heck?? I imagine a focus group of potheads and toddlers pitching their ideas on alternate versions of humans. How about hot dogs for fingers? What about a super…
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Icescape Film’s Void | A Fascinating Narrative on Barrenness & Desperation
Void is an independent film about a woman, Rhea, with infertility issues who will do whatever it takes to conceive her own baby, even if it means dabbling in dangerous occult practices. Directed by Vaibhav Gattani, this film poetically captures the desperation and despair associated with the barrenness of body, mind,…
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Bridgerton Season 2 vs Season 1: Better or Worse?
From the moment I finished binging season 1 of Bridgerton, I have been patiently waiting for season 2 and it has FINALLY COME!!! Now that I’ve finished watching Season 2, I’m already ~burning~ for season 3. Before I get too ahead of myself, let’s analyze Bridgerton Season 2 vs Season…
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Turning Red Controversy and the Uncomfortable Truth
If you did not feel at least a tiny bit uncomfortable a few times during Turning Red then you’re lying to yourself. Pixar’s latest animated film lifts the uneasy realities of growing up off the screen and immerses you into its brilliant, upbeat world. Turning Red is a coming-of-age, comedy…
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Best Squid Game Analysis: 6 Shocking Ways It Devalues Life
This Squid Game analysis contains spoilers. Be warned. Squid Game is the most fascinating show I’ve seen in a long time. It’s unique, exhilarating, incredibly clever, and thought-provoking. Synopsis: Squid Game is a secret competition that recruits the biggest debtors in society. These broke contestants compete in children's games with…
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CODA Movie Review | Beautiful Beyond Words
Now, this movie was completely not even on my radar AT ALL. I didn’t even know that it existed. Even when it was presented to me, I was really only mildly interested in the story. But it was a free screening through GOFOBO so I was like “Why not?” Let’s…
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Top 10 Most Funny Moments from The Mitchell’s vs. The Machines
WOW. The Mitchell’s vs. The Machines is such a breath of fresh air and a bucket of laughs. It is SO refreshing to FINALLY see a family movie that equally appeals to both adults and kids, is laser-focused in its plot and characterization, and consistently serves clever, non-cringey jokes on…
