Fifty Shades Freed Doesn’t Deserve Your Money, Especially In the Wake of #MeToo
In the wake of Fifty Shades Freed’s theatrical release, it should be said: Anastasia Steele belongs to the #MeToo movement, too.
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Category: Movies
An Abbreviated Look At 200 Years of Frankenstein
We’ve all seen the Tumblr post. Or the Tweet, or the Facebook post, or the T-shirt, or the tote bag. You know the one: Knowledge is knowing that Frankenstein is the scientist. Wisdom is knowing that Frankenstein is the monster. I love this joke. Not just because it makes me
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The Shape of Water: Desiring Monsters Is a Tale As Old As Time
The Shape of Water is an exquisite fairy tale: aesthetically meticulous with an elegant soundtrack and tender, diligent performances.
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Star Wars and the Myth of Neutrality
Star Wars: The Last Jedi tells us that no one can truly be neutral in times of war. This is not a new lesson.
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To J.K. Rowling: Remember When No One Believed Harry Potter?
J.K. Rowling said she’s “genuinely happy” to keep Johnny Depp in the Fantastic Beasts films — and frankly, it isn’t surprising, but it still hurts.
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