Category: Movie
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Superman: Making Kindness the New Punk Rock
Earlier this summer, James Gunn launched the first film in his reboot of the DCU. Superman (2025) arrives as a refreshing reimagining of one of America’s most beloved icons. While more recent versions of the character have muddled the message behind Superman with darker, more cynical takes, Gunn breathes new life into the hero, focusing…
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Bright-Eyed, Feisty Old Lady Detectives: The Thursday Murder Club
So, I was really excited (and a little nervous) when I saw the upcoming release of The Thursday Murder Club. I adore the book, and let me tell you, the movie did not disappoint—unlike most film adaptations. The movie starts with an introduction to the Thursday Murder Club: a group of retirees (Elizabeth, Ron, and…
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It’s Never Over: It is SO Over
It’s Never Over, the Jeff Buckley documentary, is unfortunately a perfect example of how to make a film about a fascinating artist feel…not fascinating at all. For a story as layered and complex as Buckley’s, this documentary skimmed the surface like a flat stone across water. The first problem is straightforward: if you’re going to…