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One Hour Outcall is an indie film that’s non-linear, provocative, and messy
I’d like to formally request a brief moratorium on writer/actor/director in one for a while. Limiting that triad to even two can be a bit much, but all three is too much insularity. Now, it’s not to say that such ...
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The Secrets We Keep is an old fashioned thriller about questioning vengeance
Vengeance against those who’ve wronged you is a classic trope for pop culture, as is the idea of questioning said vengeance. It adds more intrigue if it’s a serious crime, and even more if it’s an historically relevant situation. Naturally ...
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Antebellum Review :: Antebellum mixes social commentary with a twist
Thanks to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the anticipated new thriller Antebellum suffered a theatrical delay and has found itself going straight to PVOD services, which should give more people the opportunity to view the film. The delay, in fact, probably ...
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Ryan Murphy’s Ratched puts a new spin on an iconic character
In 1975, Louise Fletcher gave life to one of the most iconic screen villains ever in the film One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest for which she won the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress, and made the name Nurse Ratched ...
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Lower Decks :: Much Ado About Boimler
The latest episode of Star Trek: Lower Decks is called ‘Much Ado About Boimler’, although it’s not really primarily about him nor is it remotely similar to the Shakespeare play. It’s an interesting take on storylines, as they are only ...
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Hotchka Movies by the Decade feature #8 :: September 16•22
As we move into the Fall season, Hollywood begins to think about adults returning to theaters after the summer and awards season. This week features a lot of movies that were never considered for awards, and a few that are ...
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Step into fashion with House of Cardin
When you think of the world of fashion, the names of a few iconic designers immediately come to mind - Chanel, Balenciaga, Dior, Saint Laurent, Gucci and Cardin. Those names usually trigger images of slinky models and flashy celebrities in ...
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Antebellum :: Vudu Digital Code Giveaway • Baltimore & Washington DC
Successful author Veronica Henley (Janelle Monáe) finds herself trapped in a horrifying reality and must uncover the mind-bending mystery before it's too late.Antebellum is a terrifying new thriller from the producer of the acclaimed films Get Out and Us, and ...
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TV by the Decade :: September 13•19
Premiere month is in full force throughout the decades with dozens of new shows making their first appearances. For many, it was also their last with new series lasting anywhere from three episodes to a single season. But there were ...
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I Am Woman Review :: I Am Woman brings Helen Reddy out of the shadows
Unless you're of a certain age, meaning between 50 and 60 years old, you probably have no idea who Helen Reddy is. And that's a shame, but the new biographical film I Am Woman should shine the spotlight on the ...
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Lower Decks :: Terminal Provocations
The latest episode Star Trek: Lower Decks was called ‘Terminal Provocations’, another multiple punny name -- ‘Terminal’ meaning several things, including the terminals people on the ship use, the idea of something being a harbinger of death, or simply the ...
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Hotchka Movies by the Decade feature #7 :: September 9•15
The second week of September brought us a lot of new films, some that have gone on to be classics, some that have earned a cult following, some award winners, some with big stars that flopped hard, and many that ...
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