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Author: Christopher Maher

Chris Maher graduated from Ithaca College with a BS in Screenwriting in 2016. He would probably go to space if someone let him. His favorite people include Warner Herzog, David Byrne and Aubrey Plaza. Chris currently works as a barista and doesn't know what to do with his life!
Get Out more like Get Outta here this movie is Good!

Get Out more like Get Outta here this movie is Good!

April 4, 2017April 4, 2017 Posted in Current Reviews3 Comments

Chris reviews another horror film which he ended up really enjoying.

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Personal Shopper tackles Grief and Ghosts

Personal Shopper tackles Grief and Ghosts

March 27, 2017March 27, 2017 Posted in Current Reviews1 Comment

Ghosts and grief mix well but not perfectly in Personal Shopper.

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The Case for Robert California

The Case for Robert California

March 21, 2017March 21, 2017 Posted in Grab Bag1 Comment

Robert California and what worked about Season 8 of The Office.

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Do We Have to Agree With The Incredibles to Enjoy It?

Do We Have to Agree With The Incredibles to Enjoy It?

March 15, 2017March 15, 2017 Posted in Grab Bag3 Comments

What does it mean to find a movie you love a little disconcerting?

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Screenwriting 101 Aboard the Black Pearl: Needs & Wants

Screenwriting 101 Aboard the Black Pearl: Needs & Wants

February 28, 2017March 21, 2017 Posted in Grab Bag1 Comment

“You’re a pirate, Will,” said in a Hagrid Voice.

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The Lego Batman Movie is a Lego, Batman Movie

The Lego Batman Movie is a Lego, Batman Movie

February 26, 2017February 26, 2017 Posted in Current Reviews4 Comments

We look at The Lego Batman Movie as a Kid’s Film, a Batman Film, and a Lego Film (whatever that means).

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John Wick Chapter 2: Clash of Gods

John Wick Chapter 2: Clash of Gods

February 18, 2017February 18, 2017 Posted in Current Reviews2 Comments

John Wick: Chapter 2 is a modern day take on the classical myth.

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I’ve Made a Huge Mistake: Why Season 4 of Arrested was Doomed

I’ve Made a Huge Mistake: Why Season 4 of Arrested was Doomed

February 14, 2017February 14, 2017 Posted in Grab Bag1 Comment

Season 4 of Arrested Development was a smart season that wasn’t very good.

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A Muppets Christmas Carol as a Cultural Artifact

A Muppets Christmas Carol as a Cultural Artifact

February 7, 2017February 7, 2017 Posted in Grab Bag1 Comment

Why should the Muppet Christmas Carol be the only movie to survive the impending apocalypse?

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Lion has a Big World and a Big Heart

Lion has a Big World and a Big Heart

February 4, 2017February 4, 2017 Posted in Current Reviews1 Comment

With creative framing Lion tells a story about small people in a big world.

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