Spoilers ahead! As a self-confessed cinephile, I’ve watched a lot of films over the years. Some of them I forget almost immediately. I might remember that I watched them, but not much else. Others stay with you long after the credits roll. There are films I gave no thought to…
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The Night That Created Frankenstein: Storms, Genius, Tragedy, and Why I’m Finally Ready to Watch the New Netflix Adaptation
Every once in a while, a story rises quietly from the corners of literary history and taps me on the shoulder. Lately, it has been Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, especially now that Netflix has released a new adaptation starring Oscar Isaac and Jacob Elordi. I see it everywhere. Numerous bloggers have spoken…
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The World of Pluribus: Do I Want That?
If you’ve watched the first two episodes of Pluribus, it’s hard not to ask: what if our world really became a shared mind? No more wars and hate; a planet synchronized by euphoria and “humanity.” Given how things are going, that doesn’t sound so terrible. My husband disagrees. He thinks…
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Back to Middle-earth
It’s autumn, the perfect time to return to Middle-earth. The air feels crisper, the evenings stretch a little longer, and there’s something about watching The Lord of the Rings with a warm drink that feels like coming home. Every time I see the movies, I can’t help but whisper a quiet “thank…
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Was This the End or the Beginning of Foundation?
It’s been a month since the last season of Foundation ended, and I still miss it. It’s one of those shows that lingers long after the credits roll. I keep thinking about the ending. Demerzel, Brother Dusk, the Mule. I’m still trying to make sense of it all. The writing in Foundation has always…
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Captain Davy Jones: A Romantic?
I watched Pirates of the Caribbean again recently, and something about the captain of the Flying Dutchman struck me differently this time. Maybe it’s because I’ve grown older, or maybe I’ve learned how heartbreak changes people. But beneath the tentacles, the curses, and the chaos, I saw something I hadn’t noticed before:…
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It’s Not Your Fault
Lessons from Good Will Hunting and Robin Williams There are some films that linger with you long after the credits roll. Good Will Hunting is one of those rare works of art that does not just tell a story. It reaches into your chest and tugs at something deep, something raw and human. The…
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Fantastic Four, A Stylish Return
I was definitely looking forward to Fantastic Four more than Superman. That’s saying a lot, considering the Man of Steel usually commands attention with just a flick of his cape. But then again, X-Men and Fantastic Four were the two franchises that ushered me into the world of superheroes. So in a way, this film felt…