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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!
Spending Some Time Thinking About A Long Day’s Journey Into Night

Spending Some Time Thinking About A Long Day’s Journey Into Night

April 24, 2019April 24, 2019 Posted in Current ReviewsLeave a comment

How long should you sit with a challenging film before you review it?

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Harmony Korine’s Assault on Moralizing

Harmony Korine’s Assault on Moralizing

April 19, 2019April 19, 2019 Posted in Grab Bag1 Comment

How harshly should we judge characters?

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The Live Action Dumbo Has Too Many Humans

The Live Action Dumbo Has Too Many Humans

April 6, 2019 Posted in Current ReviewsLeave a comment

You’ve never seen an elephant fly (unless you’ve seen the original Dumbo).

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Love, Death, + Robots Highlights Netflix’s Underused Strengths

Love, Death, + Robots Highlights Netflix’s Underused Strengths

March 21, 2019March 21, 2019 Posted in Grab BagLeave a comment

Chris writes 18 mini reviews for 18 mini episodes!

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Captain Marvel is a Blast

Captain Marvel is a Blast

March 18, 2019March 18, 2019 Posted in Grab Bag1 Comment

Chris just really enjoyed Captain Marvel because why not?

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This Is A True Story: Fargo (The TV Show)

This Is A True Story: Fargo (The TV Show)

March 9, 2019 Posted in Grab BagLeave a comment

Chris rambles about what constitutes a true story, if there even is such a thing.

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The Umbrella Academy Has (Mostly Squandered) Potential

The Umbrella Academy Has (Mostly Squandered) Potential

February 21, 2019 Posted in Grab BagLeave a comment

Chris rambles more about Netflix and super heroes and adaptation, but this time his pal Frank joins him!

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The Lego Movie 2 Hits a Lot of Good but Familiar Beats

The Lego Movie 2 Hits a Lot of Good but Familiar Beats

February 10, 2019 Posted in Current Reviews1 Comment

The Lego Movie 2 more or less rises to the challenges it has set up for itself.

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Russian Doll is an Intricate Emotional Puzzle

Russian Doll is an Intricate Emotional Puzzle

February 7, 2019 Posted in Grab Bag1 Comment

Russian Doll is so good you should go watch it before reading this article so it isn’t ruined for you.

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Everyone Is Guilty In FYRE: The Greatest Party That Never Happened

Everyone Is Guilty In FYRE: The Greatest Party That Never Happened

January 25, 2019 Posted in Current ReviewsLeave a comment

Who is to blame for FYRE Fest? Is it everyone? It seems like it’s maybe everyone.

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