MOVIE REVIEW: The Glorias

(Image courtesy of Amazon Studios) THE GLORIAS— 4 STARS In one of her many quotable soundbites throughout her storied career, Gloria Steinem once said “Women have two choices: Either she's a feminist or a masochist.” You’re either for social equality of the sexes or you...

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Maya Stojan: ‘3 Day Weekend’ Releasing Oct 8

Sleeper Cell Films suspense-thriller movie ‘3 Day Weekend’, starring Maya Stojan (Marvel: Agents of Shield), Morgan Krantz (Netflix: In the Dark), Nathan Phillips (Snakes on a Plane) and Scott MacDonald (Jarhead) will be available on Amazon Prime on October 8th. Filmed completely without dialogue on the stunning backdrop of Park Rapids, Minnesota,...

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GUEST CRITIC #34: Me Before You

(Image: imdb.com) As busy I get from time to time, I find that I can't see every movie under the sun, leaving my friends and colleagues to fill in the blanks for me.  As poetically as I think I wax about movies on this website as a wannabe critic, there are other experts...

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GUEST COLUMN: Checklist of 90s Movies You Should Definitely Watch

(Image: coolmompicks.com) Checklist of 90s Movies You Should Definitely Watch by Henry Thompson The 90s was definitely the decade of the film. I mean, what other era spawned hits across several genres? Who can ever forget classics like Titanic? Or powerful romance films...

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COLUMN: Football Film Culture: "Invincible" to "Leatherheads"

Invincible to Leatherheads: Football Film Culture Americans love football. Anyone hailing from the rural regions of the US knows that football is often regarded as an important part of life: it teaches discipline, provides an outlet for grueling competition, and is one way...

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GUEST COLUMN: Great Movies to Create a Retro Mood at Home

(Image: Pinterest) Great Movies to Create a Retro Mood at Home by Theresa Cofield Whether you are a classic movie enthusiast or you simply enjoy retro style in movies, there are some movies for you to enjoy. Sometimes it is just needed, you want to stay at home and feel...

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‘Fingers’ Wriggles Free October 6

Writer-director Juan Ortiz’s psychological comedy horror film ‘Fingers’, staring Sabina Friedman-Seitz, Jeremy Gardner, Michael St. Michaels, Stan Madray, Alex Zuko, Michael Richardson, Sterling William, Taylor Zaudtke, El Louissaint, Melissa McNerney, Vincenzo Hinckley, Brannon Cross, and Rebekah Paugam, and Tony “Hulk” Rivera, is releasing on-demand...

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MOVIE REVIEW: The Trial of the Chicago 7

(Image courtesy of Netflix) THE TRIAL OF THE CHICAGO 7-- 5 STARS Not if, but when, you watch The Trial of the Chicago 7 on Netflix, know that, like all movies based on historical events, what you’re watching is a cherry-picked and tidy two-hour dramatization of legal proceedings...

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MEDIA APPEARANCE: Guest on the "Kicking the Seat" podcast and YouTube channel talking "A Face in the Crowd" for the ReelPolitik series

Throughout 2020, I’ve had the pleasure of being invited on Ian Simmons’ website “Kicking the Seat” to contribute to his year-long “Reelpolitik” series. Leading up to the hotly anticipated national election this November, Ian has been pulling aside classic films that exemplify...

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GUEST COLUMN: Unbelievable Movies Based On True Stories That Deserve Documentary Status

(Image: Cincinnati Enquirer) Unbelievable Movies Based On True Stories That Deserve Documentary Status  by Kurt Waller There are times when you search for great documentaries, but in the end, what you find are movies based on true stories that have enough in them to...

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GUEST COLUMN: Top 10 Best College Movies

(Image: Universal Pictures Home Entertainment) Top 10 Best College Movies by Lewis Robinson Whether you're in college, thinking about going to college soon, or just enjoy a good college flic, you may enjoy watching some of the movies on this list. Below are some of the top...

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MEDIA APPEARANCE: Quoted on Quality Comix discussing superhero diversity through "Black Panther"

I was approached recently for my second collaboration opportunity with Quality Comix, a successful comic sales website which puts out their own editorial content alongside their marketplace. They were working on a long-form article on the challenging history of superhero diversity....

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GUEST CRITIC #33: A Star is Born

(Image: imdb.com) As busy I get from time to time, I find that I can't see every movie under the sun, leaving my friends and colleagues to fill in the blanks for me.  As poetically as I think I wax about movies on this website as a wannabe critic, there are other experts...

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MOVIE REVIEW: Antebellum

Photo credit: Matt Kennedy for Lionsgate ANTEBELLUM-- 1 STAR Twists and turns be damned, Antebellum is a potent illustration of the discrepancy between a premise, the intellectual seed of every creative film, and what could simply be called in the end “a good idea.” Premises...

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