Tag: screen studies

XXX: Return of Xander Cage Is Candy

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I remember the first time I watched XXX (2002) fondly. I was 8 years old when it first came out, a bit too young to see it in the theaters. I saw it sometime after on DVD in Joey Marx’s basement. I remember feeling like I was sneaking something. It’s rated PG-13, but it’s an… Continue reading XXX: Return of Xander Cage Is Candy

Crimson Peak is Hot and Cold and Better For It

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Crimson Peak seems to claim two distinct genres, constantly shifting between horror and melodrama. Does this make it an indecisive mess or a delectable example of genre-fusion?

Blue Jay is Adorable, Heartbreaking, and Laser-Focused

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Blue Jay’s specificity makes for an intimate and relatable romantic drama.