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‘Black Mirror’ Season 7: I Didn’t Feel Fear — I Felt Seen

When Black Mirror Season 7 dropped, I binged the whole thing in one sitting — as I’ve always done for other series. But this time, something unexpected happened. The show didn’t leave me with chills or existential dread. Instead, I felt something strangely comforting, even cathartic. Yes, the six new episodes are still rooted in sci-fi, set in the near future, with technology playing a central narrative role. But something has shifted. These stories no longer keep novel or addictive technologies

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‘Black Mirror’ Season 7: I Didn’t Feel Fear — I Felt Seen

‘The White Lotus’ Season 3: A Portrait of Our Collapse

Season 3 of The White Lotus had finally come to an end. From the very first episode, I felt that something was missing — specifically, the presence of Tanya McQuoid (Jennifer Coolidge), whose eccentricity and wealth defined much of the first two seasons. As the new season unfolded, I realized that it wasn’t just Tanya’s absence that felt off. The tone had become overly serious, and the pacing noticeably slower. Entire episodes passed with little more than meals and mundane conversations among ch

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Do We Still Need "Black Mirror" in the 2020s?

Two weeks ago, the first trailer for Black Mirror Season 7 was released, and the season is set to premiere on April 10th. It suddenly struck me that it’s been 14 years since the very first season aired. I noticed some familiar faces in the trailer—Colin Ritman (Will Poulter) from Black Mirror: Bandersnatch (2018) and Nanette Cole (Cristin Milioti) from USS Callister (2017) make a return, seemingly continuing their stories. There are also some new faces and four brand-new stories, all of which st

marvelousmars: Honestly my biggest issue with Black Mirror at this point is that they never really evolved. Each episode is a warning... And then what? There's rarely a suggestion of how to change, or what to do. It's just doom and gloom for the sake of doom and gloom, and even though they can do it really well sometimes, it gets boring to constantly get the same tone and messaging.

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Do We Still Need "Black Mirror" in the 2020s?

The Academy’s Silent Complicity in the Attack on Palestinian Director Hamdan Ballal

The 97th Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature was given to No Other Land, and about three weeks later, one of the film’s four co-directors, Palestinian Hamdan Ballal, was attacked by Israeli settlers outside his home in the West Bank village of Susiya. He was subsequently detained by Israeli military forces. While in custody, Israeli authorities allegedly assaulted Ballal and mocked him for winning an Oscar before releasing him the next day. Yuval Abraham, the Israeli director who co-direc

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The Academy’s Silent Complicity in the Attack on Palestinian Director Hamdan Ballal

Snow White’s Poisoned Apple: How Disney’s Flop Became the Antidote to Perfectionism

As widely predicted before its release, Snow White lived up to expectations by becoming one of Disney’s biggest box office failures in recent years. With a budget of between US$240 and US$270 million, the film’s global box office earnings have yet to reach US$100 million, and analysts suggest that Disney will lose at least US$200 million on this project. Disney’s financial loss and Snow White’s mediocrity are now undeniable facts—even the iconic role of the Evil Queen, played by Gal Gadot, fell

Lucas Friesen: Loved your perspective on this. It's true, when you see how these corporations are willing to throw away hundreds of millions of dollars on a bad movie, my little work mistakes seem much less consequential

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Snow White’s Poisoned Apple: How Disney’s Flop Became the Antidote to Perfectionism

Good News: James Bond Is Still Worth US$1 Billion; Bad News: Amazon Bought It

It's been over three years since the latest James Bond film, No Time to Die, was released. While rumors about Daniel Craig's successor have come and gone in waves, we instead received the news that Bond now has a new "boss." According to multiple media reports, Amazon MGM Studios has spent an extra US$1 billion to acquire creative control of the Bond film series, meaning that long-time producers Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli will be stepping back. Shortly after this deal was disclosed,

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Good News: James Bond Is Still Worth US$1 Billion; Bad News: Amazon Bought It

Nepo Babies: Scapegoats or Smoke Screens?

Each season of The White Lotus delivers a cast of arrogant, entitled white male characters emblematic of systemic privilege. In Season 1, Jake Lacy’s Shane Patton embodies the petulant heir who obsessively contests his luxury suite’s pricing. Season 2’s Cameron Babcock (Theo James) and Dominic Di Grasso (Michael Imperioli) epitomize transactional masculinity, purchasing sexual services without ethical hesitation. Season 3 introduces Saxon Ratliff (Patrick Schwarzenegger) — a younger but equally

marvelousmars: I definitely think our hatred of nepo babies comes from the fact that they ruin the illusion of a meritocracy, like you said. They're the living proof that no matter how hard you try, people with less skill can still do better than you just because they know the right people. Very well written!

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Nepo Babies: Scapegoats or Smoke Screens?

Why Do I Miss Tanya So Much While Watching ‘The White Lotus’ Season 3?

The White Lotus Season 3 has finally premiered, and while it was one of my biggest anticipations for 2025, as the season unfolds, I find myself missing Jennifer Coolidge’s portrayal of the wealthy socialite, Tanya McQuoid, more and more. I’m not sayingthe show isn’t excellent. Under the direction and writing of Mike White, this latest season—despite being set in Thailand—still brings together the familiar mix of wealthy, desire-driven, and mentally troubled characters. If everything transpires a

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Why Do I Miss Tanya So Much While Watching ‘The White Lotus’ Season 3?

2025 Oscars | Female Bodies as the Key to Oscar Success

I often underestimate how disappointing the Oscars can be—especially when they lack spectacle. The recently concluded 97th Academy Awards featured neither the drama of a celebrity slap nor the blunder of announcing the wrong winner. Even the controversy surrounding transgender actress Karla Sofía Gascón's provocative tweets—which sparked a social media storm and a crisis for her career—ended up as fodder for Conan O'Brien's monologue after she appeared at the ceremony. "Anora uses the F-word 479

Danny Varekai: Jamie, your article stands out as an incisive and courageous analysis that masterfully exposes the paradox of Anora's triumph at the 2025 Oscars. You have my like. If you have a few minutes, I’d like to invite you to read my article : “Why Living in ‘How I Met Your Mother’ Would Be Absolutely Legend…(Wait for It…) DARY.”Take a look, and if you enjoy it, I’d really appreciate your support as well.Why Living in “How I Met Your Mother” Would Be Absolutely Legend…(Wait for It…) DARY.

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2025 Oscars | Female Bodies as the Key to Oscar Success

2025 Oscars | 'Emilia Pérez' and Karla Sofía Gascón: A Tale of Transcendence, Scandal, and Paradox

With less than a week until the Oscars, the situation has become even more intriguing as nominated actress Karla Sofía Gascón, who was previously embroiled in a controversial Twitter scandal, has confirmed her attendance for the ceremony on March 2. Netflix, the studio behind Emilia Pérez, will cover her expenses for the Oscars. The film has earned itself 13 nominations, including Best Actress for Gascón, making her the first openly transgender actress to receive an Oscar nomination. Emilia Pére

Lucas Friesen: Strong article. It is unfortunate that we live in a time where we expect public figures to be perfect, when we know that nobody is. And it does seem that Gascón is getting quite harsh treatment considering the content of her tweets (not that she was in the right by any stretch). I don't think Emilia Pérez should win any awards and I wish that the first transgender movie to receive such high praise was actually a good movie rather than what it is...

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2025 Oscars | 'Emilia Pérez' and Karla Sofía Gascón: A Tale of Transcendence, Scandal, and Paradox

More Than 50% of 2024 Top Films Are Female-Led: A Triumph or Only the Beginning?

If you've been following the Best Picture nominations for the 97th Academy Awards, you'll surely notice that, for the first time, female-led films make up half of the nominees. The Substance, I'm Still Here, Emilia Pérez, Anora, and Wicked are all undeniably female-led films. A new research report confirms that 2024 was indeed a historic year for women in film. A new study found that among the top 100 highest-grossing films of 2024, 54 featured women or girls as leads or co-leads. This report, c

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More Than 50% of 2024 Top Films Are Female-Led: A Triumph or Only the Beginning?

Voluntary Enslavement: The Dark Truth of 'Severance'

In recent years, I've become increasingly discerning when watching movies or TV series. I've found myself growing more intolerant of pretentious, deliberately mystifying works, with Dune: Part Two being a prime example. Although the film approaches the fate of the universe with grand narrative ambitions, its main storyline—Paul Atreides learning to ride sandworms at the 60(th) minute, resurrecting to fulfill the prophecy at the 120(th) minute, and dueling to claim the throne at the 180(th) minut

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Voluntary Enslavement: The Dark Truth of 'Severance'

2025 Oscars | Do the Oscars Even Matter Anymore?

Welcome to the second piece in my Oscar series. The topic at hand might seem a bit contradictory: on one hand, I truly believe the Oscar results no longer matter; on the other, I can’t help but keep discussing the awards every year during the heated season—doesn’t this alone prove the Oscars are still relevant? Let me throw a proposition your way: it’s precisely the media and the audience’s obsession with the Oscars that has rendered its final outcomes increasingly irrelevant. Every year, we see

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2025 Oscars | Do the Oscars Even Matter Anymore?

2025 Oscars | Oscars Cheat Code: Play a President!

With less than a month to go until the 97th Academy Awards ceremony, this year’s awards season is in full swing. As a seasoned film enthusiast, I’m already looking ahead to next year’s race. After all, the Oscars aren’t just a celebration of cinema; they’re also a “psychological battle” filled with strategy and omens. So, are there any signs or secrets to a film securing a place at the Oscars? You might say that biopics are more likely to win the Academy’s favor, or that Cannes Film Festival win

Lucas Friesen: I thought Stan did a great job, but i don't think he'll win the award

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2025 Oscars | Oscars Cheat Code: Play a President!

Babygirl: An A24-style Fifty Shades of Grey

A24. Nicole Kidman. Venice Film Festival’s Best Actress. A film exploring female sexuality and power dynamics. Babygirl had every reason to intrigue me. But after seeing it, I felt I had wasted a precious hour of my life on nothing more than a hollow sexual fantasy. The entire film left me feeling embarrassed, speechless, and even uncomfortable. More ironically, as I was watching, I inadvertently "unlocked" a familiar feeling—that same bewilderment and weariness I had experienced while watching

L. C.👋: The woman will always be a fragile and delicate woman, no matter how strong she tries to appear and hold positions of power; she becomes fragile in front of a man to whom she unknowingly starts to give her heart. The woman begins by exploring her sexuality and giving herself a chance at something new in life, but she falls in love, doesn't know how to separate sex and heart, and ends up in the trap, falling into submission. The man is different; he goes with a single intention and executes that objective easily and without giving his heart. The few women you mention in movies in your article are women who have learned to be tough and dominant due to trauma with men.

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Babygirl: An A24-style Fifty Shades of Grey

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‘Black Mirror’ Season 7: I Didn’t Feel Fear — I Felt Seen

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‘The White Lotus’ Season 3: A Portrait of Our Collapse

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Do We Still Need "Black Mirror" in the 2020s?

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The Academy’s Silent Complicity in the Attack on Palestinian Director Hamdan Ballal

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Snow White’s Poisoned Apple: How Disney’s Flop Became the Antidote to Perfectionism

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Good News: James Bond Is Still Worth US$1 Billion; Bad News: Amazon Bought It

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Nepo Babies: Scapegoats or Smoke Screens?

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2025 Oscars | 'Emilia Pérez' and Karla Sofía Gascón: A Tale of Transcendence, Scandal, and Paradox

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