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Let’s Talk About “Adolescence” and Incel Culture

Released a little over a month ago, “Adolescence” has become the third most-streamed Netflix original series, falling behind “Squid Game” and “Stranger Things.” The British limited series, written and created by Stephen Graham and Jack Thorne, follows the arrest of 13-year-old Jamie
April 24, 2025

Let’s Talk About “Mickey 17”: The Identity Problem

How can a director explore ethical considerations of murder, spiritual complications of immortality, altruistic treatment of non-human life, and duplication of identity in under 140 minutes? How can an opening scene spark profound compassion, sadness, and understanding of humanity? Bong Joon Ho,
April 10, 2025

Let’s Talk About “Anora:” A Modern Great Gatsby

“Anora,” written and directed by Sean Baker, is a five-time Oscar winner, taking Best Picture at the 97th Academy Awards. Mikey Madison, who plays the title character Anora, made history as one of the youngest to win Best Actress in a Leading
March 27, 2025

Let’s Talk About Why Nicole Kidman Wanted to Be Babygirl

Why did Nicole Kidman want to be “Babygirl”? In an Actors on Actors conversation with Zendaya, Nicole Kidman commented: “As soon as I heard it was called ‘Babygirl,’ I thought, ‘I’m in.’” Historically, Kidman has been in films with a strong philosophical
February 27, 2025

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