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Film & TV

Why the Debate Over Social Commentary in Art Rages On

By Garrett Hartman

It’s important to remember that the reduction of stories to singular talking points is a blunder committed by all sides of the political spectrum and ultimately makes us lose out on the beauty of storytelling, the way in which we reflect upon not only on the argument made by the medium in question, but the dialogue we have with it.

The 2024 Summer Movie Season Needs a Serious Shakeup

By Ben Friedman

Doom and gloom may well be coming for movie studios, but for a vastness of reasons, including studio overspending, the streaming model, and an inability to manage audience expectations -- The Fall Guy, IF, and Furiosa all seem to have fallen victim to self-imposed failure brought about by poor studio financial strategies.

‘X-Men ‘97’ Pays Respect to Its History and Blazes a Bold Trail Forward

By Ulises Duenas

This show isn’t afraid of high stakes, and even though it’s is a love letter to the past, it blazes its own path where no character is truly safe. It adds to the drama and gives weight to every plot point and villain. As a longtime fan of the original cartoon, I am over the moon to see how good this revival is.

Not Even the Great J.K. Simmons Can Save ‘You Can’t Run Forever’

By Ulises Duenas

Simmons opens the film by gassing up his motorcycle in a rural area and shooting three people there for no reason. Even though his character is a psychotic killer, Simmons is charming in this role -- too charming in fact. His casual attitude towards his actions is funny and takes away from any feeling of dread that a thriller needs in order to be compelling.