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‘Sunset Blvd.’ is My Favorite Movie About Movies

Billy Wilder’s noir classic encompasses everything wonderful and terrible about the behemoth of Hollywood

7 min read6 days ago

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‘Sunset Blvd.’ is My Favorite Movie About Movies

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‘Late Night with the Devil’ is a Found Footage Horror Gem

Cameron & Colin Cairnes have constructed a tightly-paced production with both tricks and treats

5 min readMar 23, 2024

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‘Late Night with the Devil’ is a Found Footage Horror Gem

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2024 TV Premieres: I Can’t Wait to Watch The Bear

Christopher Storer’s FX series is a readymade visual mood board for 21st century anxiety.

5 min readFeb 11, 2024

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2024 TV Premieres: I Can’t Wait to Watch The Bear

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Christmas Schmaltz Detox: Up in the Air

Jason Reitman’s 2009 dramedy is a deftly written, understated ode to the in-between

4 min readDec 28, 2023

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Christmas Schmaltz Detox: Up in the Air

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The Radical Euphoria of Beyoncé’s Renaissance World Tour

The Renaissance World Tour is a boundless production that builds upon the fantasy and freedom of her most experimental album.

7 min readDec 7, 2023

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The Radical Euphoria of Beyoncé’s Renaissance World Tour

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‘Priscilla’ is High-Gloss and Sheer Grit

Sofia Coppola’s eighth feature film is a stark window into the life of an American icon. Elvis is there too.

5 min readNov 18, 2023

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‘Priscilla’ is High-Gloss and Sheer Grit

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‘Talk To Me’ is Full of Handy Cinematic Tricks

The Philippou brothers’ debut feature is a smartly-written haunt that improves upon our favorite horror tropes.

4 min readJul 29, 2023

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‘Talk To Me’ is Full of Handy Cinematic Tricks

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‘Oppenheimer’ Remakes Dread Into Thrills — And Back Again

Christopher Nolan approaches a crucial moment in world history with fresh eyes and a thirst for understanding.

6 min readJul 24, 2023

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‘Oppenheimer’ Remakes Dread Into Thrills — And Back Again

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‘Barbie’ is Pointed, Purposeful, and Wonderfully Silly

Greta Gerwig delivers a colorful meta-tale that captures the most meaningful & ridiculous parts of Barbie’s existence.

6 min readJul 22, 2023

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‘Barbie’ is Pointed, Purposeful, and Wonderfully Silly

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The Barbenheimer Effect

Or why the combo of these two films makes a perfect shot and chaser for our current cultural mood.

7 min readJul 13, 2023

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The Barbenheimer Effect

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Nikki Davis

Nikki Davis

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Pop culture fiend and perpetual word nerd. Self-proclaimed expert playlist maker. Writing about film, TV, music, productivity, and self-care. 🤓🎞️🏳️‍🌈

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