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I Checked Out of The White Lotus

Everyone shut up—my oblivious, elitist reality show disguised as a drama is on. So wow, we just wrapped up White Lotus Season 3, and I have thoughts. First, let’s acknowledge my previous predictions, which were sometimes correct, and mostly incorrect—but hey, I was just having fun with it. Every twist I thought I had figured out was turned completely on its head, which was honestly such a satisfying surprise. I love it when a show makes me second-guess myself and swerve off-course. It keeps thin

Matthew Alan Schmidt: re: the bit you mentioned about Lisa's phat paycheck, it's worth noting that every actor is paid the same amount for appearing in the show. It was something they did out of necessity in S1 due to budget reasons, but they've continued the tradition since because it attracts people who "want to do the project for the right reasons."

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The Electric State Squandered its Source

Simon Stålenhag’s The Electric State is not for kids, or robots. Sure, it has pretty pictures, but at its core, it’s an eerie, melancholic dystopia. The 2018 graphic novel pairs hauntingly beautiful illustrations with deeply evocative prose. It lingers in your mind like a half-remembered dream, painting a post-apocalyptic America draped in desolation and mystery. I read the book last year and loved it, so was cautiously optimistic for the movie. I'm over being cynical and felt ready to indulge i

Lucas Friesen: Love the title of this article!

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The Electric State Squandered its Source

This is 40 Deserved Better!

“I can handle a nightmare, you're a nightmare every day for me” Judd Apatow’s films basically laid the groundwork for the raunchy comedy boom of the 2010s. And yet, comedies from that era—specifically from 2010 to 2015—rarely get the credit they deserve. Unlike the nostalgia-fueled humour of the ’90s or today’s introspective dramedies, these movies are often brushed aside, written off as relics of a time when comedy wasn’t required to have a TED Talk baked into the script. But the funny part is

Bob Woolsey: Great movie! If you loved Albert Brooks in this, there's an entire catalog of films you can go watch that will show you where this performance came from. He's a genius.

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The Case of Malaysian Flight 370 Through 2 Different Lenses

I'm at the airport waiting for my 17-hour flight. I’m not happy about it, but I just got YouTube Premium, so I downloaded 15–20 hours of that good YouTube fear-mongering documentary content. Among my recommendations was a video by a creator named Green Dot Aviation titled "What Netflix Got Wrong." Given my interest in aviation mysteries and my past disappointment with "MH370: The Plane That Disappeared," I was intrigued. I watched Netflix’s documentary when it was released in March 2023, and whi

Laura. C.: What happened with that plane was a strange thing! , but also what they found over the sea, pieces of the plane as if indicating that it sank in the sea.

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The Case of Malaysian Flight 370 Through 2 Different Lenses

Mickey 17 and the Emptiness of "Eat the Rich" Cinema

This is how I imagine the Mickey 17 pitch meeting went down: Producer: It's a sci-fi movie about cloning—when the main character dies, he's regenerated with his memories intact. But then, he accidentally gets cloned while he's still alive, and now there are two of him. Studio: So, The Sixth Day? And also- Producer: No, no, it's different! It tackles all the themes Hollywood pretends to care about—climate change, colonization, corrupt corporations, the "orange man," and the working class being ex

Bob Woolsey: I was hungry for some biting criticism and this article delivered. Didn't even need any sauce!

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Mickey 17 and the Emptiness of "Eat the Rich" Cinema

Adolescence: Emojis as Language 😵‍💫

No matter your age group, you likely use emojis when texting. Maybe you don’t use them frequently, but they're a good way to quickly convey emotion and communicate feelings. I started using emojis as soon as I got my first phone privileges. I use them to enhance the tone of my texts because, in today’s world, texting is a sincere form of communication, and how you do it matters. A period at the end of a sentence can make you seem annoyed or angry, but adding an emoji can soften the blow. We’ve b

marvelousmars: God I love language so much and that includes emojis. I think I'll have to watch Adolescence, if only as a form of linguistic/anthropological study. The youth... so fascinating hahaha

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You Need to Watch Common Side Effects

Leaving the doctor’s office with nothing but a measly inhaler after two months of struggling with bronchitis was beyond frustrating. Waiting for five hours, only to be briefly examined and sent on my way, didn’t exactly inspire confidence in the healthcare system. What made it worse was that my insurance didn’t even cover the cost of the inhaler, and my symptoms didn't start improving until weeks later. This whole experience left me sad, but after being sad I was angry. Realizing I had no real p

Bob Woolsey: This looks great!

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The Philosophy of Regina George

Regina George stands as one of the most polarising and discussed female leads in cinematic history. The 2004 film Mean Girls achieved cult classic status largely because of its realistic and formative impact on teenage audiences, both at the time of its release and in subsequent generations. Regina George set the blueprint for the quintessential “mean girl” archetype, a formula that many later films attempted to replicate—often with limited success. This analysis will focus solely on Regina Geor

tamal banerjee: Ishika , like your analogy drawn on your own growing up years .. excellent .. keep it up

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Why Does The Academy Hate Animation?

The 97th Academy Awards are upon us, and as much as I dislike clickbait articles about the Oscars before the event, we can’t deny their monumental impact on how we view, critique, and appreciate films. Lately, the Oscars discourse has just become a vessel for rage and controversy, which I find ironic considering they’re meant to honour and appreciate the cinematic arts. This endless debate over snubs and surprises overshadows the real conversation. Amidst all the outrage over films, directors, a

Pomohawk: Despicable Me deserves some awards!

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Shrek is a Perfect Franchise, Don't Ruin It

The Shrek series is nothing short of a cultural benchmark for our generation, first premiering in 2001 as a satirical take on the fairytale genre that Disney had been perfecting for years. The last installment wrapped up 15 years ago in 2010. Now, DreamWorks has announced a fifth Shrek film, set to premiere next December. This immediately reminded me of Incredibles 2, where Brad Bird took nearly two decades to release a sequel—only for me to walk out of the theatre feeling deeply disappointed. T

Lucas Friesen: The most in-depth Shrek analysis I've ever read

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Shrek is a Perfect Franchise, Don't Ruin It

My 'Wild' Introduction to David Lynch

I like watching films by myself. I usually do it alone in my room or at the theatre, where no one can scrutinize or judge my reactions as they come. I’d be mortified if my friends saw me cry during an obviously emotional scene or covered my eyes during a steamy, passionate one. I still go out with friends to see a movie now and then, but the experience often feels diminished by my own self-consciousness. I become hyper-aware of my presence in the theatre, making it hard to fully immerse myself i

Bob Woolsey: You’re welcome!

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The White Lotus is a Hotel of Lies: Predictions For Season 3

A white lotus is a flower that symbolizes beauty and purity. When applied to people, it traditionally describes someone innocent, yet the term has evolved drastically over time. With the introduction of Mike White’s 2021 series The White Lotus, the phrase has taken on a more cynical meaning—now often associated with naivety, blind trust, and gullibility. Each season the anthology series follows a central theme. The first takes place in Hawaii and explores generational conflicts and how different

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The White Lotus is a Hotel of Lies: Predictions For Season 3

Bugs Bunny is My Honey

When I close my eyes and imagine the perfect date, this is what comes to mind. He’s progressive and versatile, funny, and incredibly charming. He understands my needs and matches my sarcasm. He has big ears, so he listens. Oh, and he makes carrots look delicious—perfect for my terrible eyesight. If Bugs Bunny is who you imagined, you’re both super weird and absolutely valid. Growing up, I didn’t have many friends at school and relied on cartoons to escape or get through the day. Thankfully, my p

JennMaxwell: i'm more of a tasmanian devil girl myself

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Amy Dunne Has A Point: A Closer Look at Female Villains

Marriage is hard. I wouldn’t personally understand, but I’m sure some of you can attest to that statement. When two people marry, we believe they’ve been able to overcome their struggles as a couple and move on to the next stage. They know each other inside and out and still accept one another—we assume, but can never be sure. But what's more important than the marriage itself is our perception of it. What does it look like from the outside? What do people think about us as a couple? Who is the

mind.full.of.movies: Yes! I LOVED Gone Girl, both the novel and movie. I think you're hitting a vein here-- the unhinged woman. With the marginalized female body, the unhinged woman seems to be a form of retaliation against the gender expectations and norms imposed on her. She is visually and internally rejecting all these expectations, and she's doing it intentionally. Love this article! Well thought out and beautifully written!

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Amy Dunne Has A Point: A Closer Look at Female Villains

What Your Favourite Comfort Show Says About You

Quick! Choose a number between 1-10. You probably choose 3, or maybe 7. Even if I was wrong, no, I wasn't. You're so predictable—just like your TV-watching habits. But I’m not here to criticize that; in fact, I’d probably pick the same choices. They feel safe, familiar, and inevitable. The media we consume often reflects our current emotional state. Sometimes, it’s comforting to turn off your brain and immerse yourself in something predictable—something you know you’ll enjoy, especially during s

JennMaxwell: What if all of them are my comfort shows....I'm cooked

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What Your Favourite Comfort Show Says About You

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