Ryan Coogler has a lot to say in Sinners. The vampire becomes a metaphor for racism in America as well as corporate cultural ...

A look at characters who cling to belief amid overwhelming doubt or trauma—two classics, and the modern film they shaped.

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The Amateur is strange, because it presents itself as a revenge thriller and a man dealing with grief, but there's a lot more ...

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Hi, my name is Travis Bean. And I have…well. I have what some people say is “unique” taste in movies. Other people would use different adjectives: terrible, questionable, contrarian, etc. And hey, ...

The best TV shows of all-time. According to me. Welcome! Shows within a tier are arranged alphabetically. If something isn’t on the list, it will be someday. Leave your comments and we’ll talk. I give ...

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