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September 4, 2026 · by Mariana Fabian

The 10 Year Legacy of Barry Jenkins’s Triumphant Coming-of-Age Story ‘Moonlight’

In moonlight, black boys look blue. When Moonlight beat La La Land for Best Picture in 2017, it became not only a moment of virality...

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September 1, 2026 · by Madiha Ali

Why Are Male Biopics More Famous Than Female Biopics?

Hollywood has traditionally been much more comfortable telling stories about extraordinary men than extraordinary women. Accomplished women a...

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August 17, 2026 · by Justin Duggan

Why There Will Never Be a G.O.A.T. Actor

We live in a world where many people categorize greatness, and there is no greater bestowal of greatness than being called “The Greatest of A...

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August 17, 2026 · by Madiha Ali

‘Manhunter’ at 40: The Hannibal Lecter Film We Forgot Before 'The Silence of the Lambs'

Directed by Michael Mann, Manhunter is an adaptation of Thomas Harris’ 1981 novel “Red Dragon” that follows FBI profiler Will Graham (William...

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August 12, 2026 · by Amritpal Rai

Checking in on the Awards Race: Can Netflix Actually Seal the Deal, This Time?

As Fall film festivals (Venice, TIFF, Telluride, New York) begin, so does the Oscar journey for the 2027 Oscars. There’s more mystery than ce...

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July 22, 2026 · by Claire May Lewis

‘You Have a Future in the Past:’ How Christopher Nolan’s Last Three Films Chronicle Mankind’s Past, Present, and Future

“And dawn will break over the darkened world. And our mistakes will once again be forgotten.” These are the final words spoken in Christopher...

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July 8, 2026 · by Madiha Ali

Hollywood’s New Formula: Wait Until The Internet Does The Hard Work

With the recent unfathomable success of Curry Barker’s Obsession and Kane Parsons’ Backrooms, Hollywood’s bubble has burst. Hollywood, which ...

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July 5, 2026 · by Neha Jha

Her Name Was Never Bandini: Love & Bondage in Bimal Roy’s Classic

Bandini (1963) has been touted as a woman-centric film by acclaimed director Bimal Roy. It was his last film, set in the pre-partition milieu...

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July 2, 2026 · by Risa Bolash

The Ozempification of Fiona: New ‘Shrek 5’ Trailer Reflects the Disheartening State of Society and Sequels

Well, the years start comin', and they don't stop comin'. This month, we got a new trailer for Shrek 5, set for release in 2027, 26 years aft...

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June 30, 2026 · by Adam Patla

‘The Invite’ Review: Olivia Wilde Invites You to Unpack Your Baggage in Hilarious and Devastating Comedy

In her first two features, director Olivia Wilde has tackled a wild night out with Booksmart (2019) and a high-concept sci-fi thriller in Don...

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June 27, 2026 · by Ethan Simmie

'Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory' Continues to Inspire 55 Years Later

In one of this year's highest-grossing movies, Backrooms, the influence of 1971’s Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory can be seen with ease...

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June 25, 2026 · by Kam Ryan

"I Was Never Scared of This”: What Leviticus Taught Me About Hope, Self-Acceptance, and Myself

When I first watched Leviticus, it felt like I had seen it before. It was almost eerie — the sense of remembering a memory, a familiarity tha...

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