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Squid Game But Not Really But Also It's Squid Game

Squid Game Season 2 is here, and I’ve got feelings. Lots of feelings. The title of this piece? It’s not just a clever play on words—it’s the vibe of this whole season. Because while this is definitely "Squid Game," it also isn’t. Let’s backtrack. The first season was a razor-sharp critique of capitalism and class inequality, wrapped up in a bloody, bingeable package. It was haunting, thought-provoking, and, honestly, just plain excellent. It became Netflix’s biggest hit ever, breaking records an

Ishika Banerjee: I agree that there's definitely a factor missing, but I looked at it as mostly positive. I think repetitive commentary on capitalism and greed has become entirely oversaturated and was already done in the first season. If they had tried to reiterate that, the show would seem a bit lazy, at least for me. I think this season takes a different route, exploring wealth through social, gender, family, and friendship dynamics, which was more intriguing and interesting to me—especially as an expansion on their previous season as opposed to repetitively exploring the same ideas in a surface-level way. I mean, look at Gi-Hun, who is a starkly different character than he was in season 1 and a person who has to navigate the games and the new people he meets in an entirely different way. I loved the last season for introducing the complexities of wealth disparity, and I love this season for taking it a bit further in a different direction. Thanks for sharing your article! I liked it :)

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Squid Game But Not Really But Also It's Squid Game

The Revival of ‘Slasher’ Horror in 2024

2024 is the year that slasher horror, that bloody, guttural genre we thought was long past its prime, made a triumphant return. But this isn’t your dad’s slasher flick, where the only thing on the menu is gore and an unstoppable killer. No, these films—Terrifier 3, Smile 2, and others—are the perfect storm of old-school bloodshed and new-age anxieties. As a Gen Z-er who grew up poking fun at horror movies with an ironic distance, it’s honestly kind of thrilling to see slasher films evolve into s

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Captain America or Captain Midlife? Marvel’s Middle-Age Crisis

The Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) is at a crossroads. Gone are the days when Tony Stark could fly in with a flashy suit or when Steve Rogers could effortlessly wield his shield, saving the world with a single toss. Now, with Robert Downey Jr. and Chris Evans ’ departures, we’re left with a roster of superheroes who are either getting a little too old for this game or scrambling to stay relevant in a world that’s rapidly changing. And then there’s the question: what happens when Captain America

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Captain America or Captain Midlife? Marvel’s Middle-Age Crisis

One Hundred Years of Solitude: A Truly Unrushed Adaptation

Netflix’s One Hundred Years of Solitude feels like a rare gem in the age of binge-and-forget TV. No rushing, no hand-holding, and definitely no spoon-fed answers. Instead, it gives you a slow, simmering dive into the haunting world of the Buendía family and the spellbinding town of Macondo. It's the kind of show that doesn’t beg for your attention—it demands it. And trust me, it’s worth every second. From the moment the camera sweeps over the lush, fog-drenched landscapes of Colombia, you know y

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One Hundred Years of Solitude: A Truly Unrushed Adaptation

The Era of Rewriting Oz’s Wicked Witch Has Arrived!

We’ve stepped into a new era. Gone are the days when the Wicked Witch of the West was nothing more than a green-skinned villain with an evil laugh. With Wicked (2024), we’re now looking at a new kind of witch—one that’s not just misunderstood but one who challenges the very idea of what it means to be “wicked.” This is the moment when Oz’s most iconic figure gets a much-needed makeover, not just in terms of her appearance, but in how we perceive her power, her struggles, and her relationships. T

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The Era of Rewriting Oz’s Wicked Witch Has Arrived!

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

Pedro Páramo y Cien años de soledad ¿Son expresión artística o son otro simple producto desechable de Netflix?

La tendencia de adaptar al formato de serie la literatura latinoamericana a generado un debate entre los que lo ven como una genialidad o un trabajo artístico inigualable y los que lo ven como convertir el oro en defecación. (Y por ende en dinero) ¿Que opinan ustedes?

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Squid Game But Not Really But Also It's Squid Game

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