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Chalamet's Paul Atreides comes across as another colonial agent rather than a Chosen One, writes Joe George.
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View as a gridIn 'Perfect Days,' Toilet-Cleaning Is Sacred
Sojourners
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Much like Jesus washed his disciples' feet, the Oscar-nominated film's central character finds meaning and delight in cleaning public restrooms.
Film Review: 'The Teachers' Lounge' Instructs the Oppressed in Power Politics
The Progressive
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Race and class dynamics play out in a German school in the new film by Ilker Çatak.
Argylle Review: Matthew Vaughn's Clever Ideas Are Undone By Tired Spy Tropes
Den of Geek
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Matthew Vaughn's latest spy thriller Argylle looks like a clever take on the spy genre, but it's really just a set of familiar beats, executed poorly.
A Case for Love uses calls for action - Living Lutheran
Living Lutheran
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A "Case for Love" and the power and necessity of love, a love that crosses the boundaries of religion, race, sexual orientation and class.
'Zone of Interest' Review: A Close-up of the Banality of Evil
The Progressive
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The latest A24 film's dullness is precisely what makes it so cutting. Following the family of Nazi commandant Rudolf Höss living right next to Auschwitz, there is no glitz or glamor to lure viewers into thinking that evil is anything but banal.
Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget Review: Artful Animation For Everyone | Wealth of Geeks
Wealth of Geeks
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Does Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget lay a golden egg?
Merry Little Batman Review: The Dark Knight Gets Merry and Bright | Wealth of Geeks
Wealth of Geeks
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The animated movie Merry Little Batman gives viewers a version of Gotham City not seen in any other story. Batman's beleaguered hometown still features
Godzilla Minus One Review: Japanese Godzilla Remains King
Den of Geek
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The Big G returns to his roots in Godzilla Minus One, a Toho film about the abject horror of industrial scale warfare. Plus, Godzilla chases a boat like Jaws!
Think Christian Podcast Episode 68: The Marvels and Getting Our Spiritual Gifts in Sync
Think Christian
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Josh is clinging onto his MCU fandom with The Marvels, thanks to the chemistry of its three leads and the way it evokes the biblical notion of spiritual gifts. Are Kathryn and Joe on board as well, or have they bailed on the franchise?
Monarch: Legacy of Monsters Review: Apple TV+'s Godzilla Series Chooses Bland Drama Over Kaiju Sc...
Wealth of Geeks
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The opening minutes of Monarch: Legacy of Monsters treat viewers to sight they long to see. No, not Godzilla. They see Bill Randa, the goofy researcher played
Marvel Standom Episode 98: The Marvels Stumbles Through Opening Weekend
Den of Geek
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(SPOILERS AHEAD) The Standom trio were among those who went to see The Marvels on its opening weekend, but it was a much smaller turnout than usual. Alec and Joe have forgiveness in their hearts for the movie’s failings, but Kirstie isn’t going down without a fight. Somehow, Michael Korvac catches strays.
Loki Season 2 Episode 4 Review: The Confusing Heart of the TVA
Den of Geek
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"Heart of the TVA" delivers a bombshell ending twist that Loki and Marvel fans won't soon forget. Our recap...
Saw X Tries to Change How You See Jigsaw (and Fails)
Den of Geek
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John Kramer is more heroic than ever in Saw X, but that may not be a good thing.
Lost in Translation and 20 Years of Debating an Ending Whisper
Den of Geek
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For 20 years, folks have debated what Bill Murray whispers to Scarlett Johansson at the end of Lost in Translation. And for 20 years, people have missed the point of the movie.
A Murder Mystery With Seances and Surprisingly Accurate Christian Ethics
Sojourners
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In 'A Haunting in Venice,' Agatha Christie's characters wrestle with faith and doubt.
Mission Unremarkable: Gal Gadot's Heart of Stone Bores Even by Netflix Standards
Den of Geek
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While other films utilize Gal Gadot's blankness to create mystique, Netflix once again puts it in a movie that's dull even as you fold laundry.
Superman: Legacy and What It Takes To Be a Great Onscreen Man of Steel
Den of Geek
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Sure, people want Superman to be played by a square-jawed guy with black hair and blue eyes, but there's more to the role than that. A lot more.
My Adventures With Superman Review: Adult Swim's New DC Series Flies
Den of Geek
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The Adult Swim animated series may take its cues from anime, but My Adventures With Superman is classic Superman at its core.
In 'Asteroid City,' Spiritual Longing Takes Center Stage
Sojourners
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In Wes Anderson's latest film, characters struggle to give meaning to the beautiful nothing that is their lives
Extraction 2 Review: Brutal Action Imprisoned by Dull Drama
Den of Geek
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Extraction 2 amps up the action and does away with the meanness of its Netflix predecessor, but still spends too much time exploring the insipid inner life of Chris Hemsworth's Tyler Rake.
In 'Ted Lasso' as in the Gospel: Forgiveness Is Frustrating
Sojourners
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I mean, who doesn't want Nate to get his due for ripping the "BELIEVE" sign in half?
Alaska Daily reports the way to forgiveness for colonial sins - Living Lutheran
Living Lutheran
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Though Alaska Daily fails to put Native people first, it does provide a useful model for non-Native Christians, especially white Christians.
'BlackBerry' Ditches the Corporate Hero Myth
The Progressive
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Unlike this year's 'Air' and 'Tetris,' the story of the BlackBerry device's creation and downfall challenges the idea that innovation is an individual effort.