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WESTWORLD (S3E8) "Crisis Theory": The Beauty Of Humanity
WESTWORLD (S3E8) “Crisis Theory”: The Beauty Of Humanity

The third season of Westworld finally came to an end last night on a hopeful and bittersweet moment. The story, unfortunately, concludes in an underwhelming and frustrating note.

Staff Inquiry: Favorite Streaming Show
Staff Inquiry: Our Favorite Streaming Shows

For our latest Staff Inquiry, we decided to delve into our favorite streaming shows, and why it is worth it giving them a chance.

ON MY BLOCK Season 3: The Kids Are Not Alright
ON MY BLOCK Season 3: The Kids Are Not Alright

If in the end there will be no fourth season for On My Block, the ending of season three is still pretty much a perfect closure.

ALL THE BRIGHT PLACES: Mishandled Tragedy
ALL THE BRIGHT PLACES: Mishandled Tragedy

All The Bright Places is a disservice to teen audiences who have longed for an honest depiction of serious issues like mental illness and suicide.

RUPAUL'S DRAG RACE (S12E4) "The Ball Ball": Ru's Choices Deflate The Competition
RUPAUL’S DRAG RACE (S12E4) “The Ball Ball”: Ru’s Choices Deflate The Competition

Hopefully, next week’s episode of RuPaul’s Drag Race season 12 will be better and we can see if this setup will mold itself into a satisfying arc.

FORREST GUMP & Manipulating Your Emotions With Musical Score
FORREST GUMP Manipulates Your Emotions With Its Musical Score

William Hopson explores how Alan Silvestri’s score proves to be manipulative in the best possible way in Forrest Gump.

Fantastic Film Festival Australia 2020 Report: NOBADI & DINER
Fantastic Film Festival Australia 2020 Report: NOBADI & DINER

Ahead of Fantastic Film Festival Australia’s February 20th launch date, Alex Lines previews two of its most eclectic entries: Nobadi from Germany and Diner from Japan.

DC'S LEGENDS OF TOMORROW (S5E2) "Meet The Legends": The Band Of Misfits Make Their Glorious Return
DC’S LEGENDS OF TOMORROW (S5E2) “Meet The Legends”: The Band Of Misfits Make Their Glorious Return

The season premiere of Legends of Tomorrow doesn’t let fans down as it delivers another very entertaining installment.

Video Dispatches: BELLS OF ST MARY’S, ALL ABOUT EVE & AD ASTRA
Video Dispatches: BELLS OF ST MARY’S, ALL ABOUT EVE & AD ASTRA

This week, Shawn Glinis highlights the new home video releases of Ad Astra, Criterion’s release of All About Eve (1950) and Olive Films’ release of The Bells of St. Mary’s (1945).

A NEW CHRISTMAS: A Little Christmas Surprise, Just For Us
A NEW CHRISTMAS: A Little Christmas Surprise, Just For Us

A New Christmas may not be the best thing to find under your tree, but it’s still a nice treat.

The Era Of Underwhelming Pixar Sequels: TOY STORY 4 vs. INCREDIBLES 2
The Era Of Underwhelming Pixar Sequels: TOY STORY 4 vs. INCREDIBLES 2

When looking at the two most recent of Pixar’s underwhelming sequels, both unquestionably fueled on the nostalgia of its now-grown paying audience, there’s only one clear winner in this fight.

Video Dispatches: WHIRLPOOL, TIME WITHOUT PITY &THE CIRCUS

Shawn Glinis takes a look at the new Blu-ray releases of Whirlpool (1949), Time Without Pity (1957) and Charlie Chaplin’s The Circus (1928).

The National Film Festival For Talented Youth: Opening Night Gala
The National Film Festival For Talented Youth 2019 Closing Night: Generation NOW

The NFFTY is scheduled to end on October 27, 2019, with these last seven short features: Virgencita, Green, Men Helping Women, Winner of Peace, Charley Horse, The Best is Yet to Come and Lavender.

EL CAMINO: A BREAKING BAD MOVIE: An Ordinary But Affectionate Farewell
EL CAMINO: A BREAKING BAD MOVIE: An Ordinary But Affectionate Farewell

While it isn’t a terribly exciting conclusion to a richly-textured saga, it’s the little moments along the way that make El Camino a heartfelt final chapter in a great character’s story.

ARROW (S8E1) "Starling City": The Beginning Of The End
ARROW (S8E1) “Starling City”: The Beginning Of The End

Arrow has kicked off its final season with a mostly entertaining and emotionally engaging episode.