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Tyler "Llewyn" Taing

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Orange County, CA, São Paulo
As seen in: Polygon, /Film, Discussing Film, Film Cred
Covers:  Film, Television, Gaming, Entertainment, Music, LGBT perspectives on media, Asian-American perspectives on media.
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'It: Welcome to Derry' Review - HBO's Prequel Series Restores What was Lost in the Movie Adaptati...

'It: Welcome to Derry' Review - HBO's Prequel Series Restores What was Lost in the Movie Adaptati...

DiscussingFilm — It: Welcome to Derry not only justifies its existence in exploring the origins of Pennywise the Clown, but also strengthens the previous two movies.
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'Freakier Friday' Review - A Poor Revival of a 2000s Family Classic

'Freakier Friday' Review - A Poor Revival of a 2000s Family Classic

Discussing Film — Following positive reactions from test audiences, both Freakier Friday and the live-action remake of Lilo & Stitch (2025) were given full
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'The Fantastic Four: First Steps' Review - A Heartfelt Reintroduction to Marvel's First Family

'The Fantastic Four: First Steps' Review - A Heartfelt Reintroduction to Marvel's First Family

Discussing Film — The fact that it took six phases and thirty-seven entries into the Marvel Cinematic Universe to finally get a Fantastic Four film is almost juvenile,
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'I Know What You Did Last Summer' Review - Another Empty Horror Legacy Sequel

'I Know What You Did Last Summer' Review - Another Empty Horror Legacy Sequel

Discussing Film — I Know What You Did Last Summer (2025) is yet another empty attempt at rebooting a cult horror franchise, focusing on cheap nostalgia over thrills.
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'I Know What You Did Last Summer' Review - Another Empty Horror Legacy Sequel

'I Know What You Did Last Summer' Review - Another Empty Horror Legacy Sequel

Discussing Film — I Know What You Did Last Summer (2025) is yet another empty attempt at rebooting a cult horror franchise, focusing on cheap nostalgia over thrills.
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'Elio' Review - Pixar's Latest is Gorgeous and Heartfelt, Yet Still Very Flawed

'Elio' Review - Pixar's Latest is Gorgeous and Heartfelt, Yet Still Very Flawed

Discussing Film — It's poetic that after numerous production delays, director switches, and screenplay rewrites, Pixar's latest animated feature, Elio (2025), is finally
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'Materialists' Review - An Enchanting, Star-Studded Summer Romance

'Materialists' Review - An Enchanting, Star-Studded Summer Romance

Discussing Film — In her sophomore film and latest collaboration with A24, Materialists (2025), writer-director Celine Song returns to the backdrop of New York City. However,
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'Materialists' Review - An Enchanting, Star-Studded Summer Romance

'Materialists' Review - An Enchanting, Star-Studded Summer Romance

Discussing Film — In her sophomore film and latest collaboration with A24, Materialists (2025), writer-director Celine Song returns to the backdrop of New York City. However,
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'Lilo & Stitch' Review - Live-Action Remake is Cute But Tiresomely Safe

'Lilo & Stitch' Review - Live-Action Remake is Cute But Tiresomely Safe

Discussing Film — Over two decades since its initial release, Dean DeBlois and Chris Sanders' Lilo & Stitch (2002) has rightfully earned its place as one of the most
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Indiana Jones Devs Explain How 'The Great Circle' Captured Steven Spielberg's Signature Visuals

Indiana Jones Devs Explain How 'The Great Circle' Captured Steven Spielberg's Signature Visuals

Discussing Film — Initially released as a timed Xbox and PC exclusive, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle was one of last year's biggest gaming surprises. Published by Bethesda
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The Last of Us Season 2 Review - An Outstanding Ensemble Cast Rises Above the Flaws

The Last of Us Season 2 Review - An Outstanding Ensemble Cast Rises Above the Flaws

Discussing Film — The Last of Us Season 2 is a huge improvement on the first season, but this HBO adaptation still can't live up to legacy of the games its based on.
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'Snow White' Review - Rachel Zegler Shines in Disney's Uninspired Live-Action Remake

'Snow White' Review - Rachel Zegler Shines in Disney's Uninspired Live-Action Remake

Discussing Film — Snow White (2025), the new live-action remake of Disney's historic, first animated feature film, has sparked controversy since its inception. It has been over
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'Borderline' Review - A Mismatched Genre Movie with an Identity Crisis

'Borderline' Review - A Mismatched Genre Movie with an Identity Crisis

Discussing Film — Samara Weaving and Ray Nicholson do their best to carry Borderline, but it proves to be just another copycat of better genre movies with no identity.
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'Novocaine' Review - Jack Quaid Leads Action Rom-Com with Genuine Heart and Scrappy Violence

'Novocaine' Review - Jack Quaid Leads Action Rom-Com with Genuine Heart and Scrappy Violence

Discussing Film — Novocaine may not be a modern classic, but stars Jack Quaid and Amber Midthunder are to die for in this clever and brutal action movie.
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'Dog Man' Review - A Vibrant Dav Pilkey Adaptation Bursting with Childlike Wonder

'Dog Man' Review - A Vibrant Dav Pilkey Adaptation Bursting with Childlike Wonder

Discussing Film — Dog Man continues DreamWorks' current winning streak, delivering a heartwarming story for people of all ages with a creative 2.5-D animation style.
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'Indiana Jones and the Great Circle' Review - An Inspired Take on a Classic Indy Adventure

'Indiana Jones and the Great Circle' Review - An Inspired Take on a Classic Indy Adventure

Discussing Film — Indiana Jones and the Great Circle captures the same swashbuckling thrills and endless sense of discovery as Steven Spielberg's original movies.
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'Moana 2' Review - A Visually Stunning But Hollow Sequel

'Moana 2' Review - A Visually Stunning But Hollow Sequel

Discussing Film — Moana 2 is visually stunning but lacking on all other fronts, with poor character work, a thin story, and weaker songs than the original Disney film.
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How M. Night Shyamalan Became the Secret Antidote to Modern Hollywood

How M. Night Shyamalan Became the Secret Antidote to Modern Hollywood

Discussing Film — We break down how M. Night Shyamalan's latest thriller, Trap, further proves the director has found the secret formula for success in Hollywood.
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'Agatha All Along' Review: A Promising New Era for Marvel TV

'Agatha All Along' Review: A Promising New Era for Marvel TV

Discussing Film — Agatha All Along commits to its magical premise and is held together by an exceptional cast, making it feel like a breath of fresh air for the MCU.
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Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 3 Doesn't Take The Easy Path With Star-Lord And Gamora - SlashFilm

Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 3 Doesn't Take The Easy Path With Star-Lord And Gamora - SlashFilm

/Film — The movie makes a quietly bold choice.
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Review: 'Knock at the Cabin' - Film Cred

Review: 'Knock at the Cabin' - Film Cred

Film Cred — Shyamalan's latest is a story "born from the pain of living during the COVID-19 pandemic" and the "sociopolitical scars" left behind.
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A New Jedi Order Is Bound To Fail, And Not Even Rey Can Save It - SlashFilm

A New Jedi Order Is Bound To Fail, And Not Even Rey Can Save It - SlashFilm

/Film — The lifecycle of systemic power in Star Wars ends in tragedy, so why should an attempt to rebuild the Jedi Order again be any different?
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HBO's The Last Of Us Overcorrects The Original Ending's Moral Ambiguity - SlashFilm

HBO's The Last Of Us Overcorrects The Original Ending's Moral Ambiguity - SlashFilm

/Film — Showrunners Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann have sanded off the morally ambiguous edges of the source material.
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HBO's The Last Of Us Pulls Off An Action Scene The Original Video Game Couldn't Quite Nail - Slas...

HBO's The Last Of Us Pulls Off An Action Scene The Original Video Game Couldn't Quite Nail - Slas...

/Film — As it bookends Joel and Ellie's journey, the season finale of The Last of Us is sure to be as divisive as the game was in 2013.
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