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Movies

The Wild Robot: A Beautiful Triumph About Survival, Acceptance, and Parenthood

Stunning animation, flawless voice-acting, and the best score of the year makes The Wild Robot the front-runner for Best Animated Feature Film at the…

Nov 6 •

Here: Moving Through Time Using A Camera that Stays Still

Powerful themes and undeniable charm are offset by underwhelming writing and lackluster technology.

Nov 1 •

We Live in Time: An authentically human story about loss and cancer

Andrew Garfield and Florence Pugh will put you in your feels.

Oct 26 •

The Apprentice: A modern day horror story

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Television

Nobody Wants This: A Charming, Hilarious RomCom About Modern Relationships

This tale of a Rabbi and atheist sex podcaster who fall in love is witty, sharp, and very relatable. It is the best RomCom of the year.

Nov 15 •

The Blatant Ignorance of Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story

A show that is too long and lacks clear direction is highlighted by its shallow handling of domestic abuse.

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The Bear (Season 3): The food looks great, but doesn't taste as good

The Bear remains one of the best shows on television, but season 3 left me hungry for more.

Sep 21 •

The Acolyte: A Revealing Look at the State of the Star Wars Fandom Today

We had The Phantom Menace, The Last Jedi, and now The Acolyte.

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