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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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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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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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Speed Racer is a Static Hero (And That’s Good)

Speed Racer is a Static Hero (And That’s Good)

January 31, 2017January 31, 2017 Posted in Grab Bag2 Comments

Speed Racer stays the same in the face of a morally corrupt racing world.

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Time is Irrelevant because It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia

Time is Irrelevant because It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia

January 24, 2017January 24, 2017 Posted in Grab BagLeave a comment

The Gang can’t or won’t ever change.

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Nostalgia brings 20th Century Women to Life

Nostalgia brings 20th Century Women to Life

January 22, 2017January 22, 2017 Posted in Current Reviews3 Comments

20th Century Women is a collective of memories that brings three powerful women to life.

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Doc Sportello is a Real Human Being and a Real Hero

Doc Sportello is a Real Human Being and a Real Hero

January 10, 2017January 10, 2017 Posted in Grab Bag4 Comments

Chris talks about a character arc in a movie that he loved but that confused a lot of people (including him).

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Why We Need Falling Action: Breaking Bad & Korra

Why We Need Falling Action: Breaking Bad & Korra

January 3, 2017 Posted in Grab Bag2 Comments

Why do we need Falling Action? Breaking Bad and Korra tell us exactly why!

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Humans are full of twists in The Handmaiden

Humans are full of twists in The Handmaiden

November 12, 2016November 12, 2016 Posted in Current Reviews9 Comments

Humans sure are weird funny little creatures! Read our review of The Handmaiden, a movie that celebrates weirdness.

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