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Forty years ago a filthy little film was unleashed upon the world.

This movie would go on to make back its meager $3 million budget 47 times. That made it …
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Woke comedy tries to be didactic and fails because it has nothing profound or interesting to teach. But tons of real, good comedy is didactic.

Recently Robert Tracinski mistakenly argued …
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Nostalgia has a powerful hold on the human psyche.

While there are several reports on the matter, Dwight from “The Office,” said it best:

“People underestimate the power …
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Film finance today is predicated on one of two scenarios:

• An ultra high net worth individual is willing to take equity risk and finance a film (whether for the …
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Movies set during summer have a certain feel that represents the season’s lazy, relaxed vibe.

Vacations. Free time. The great outdoors.

Some films capture that perfectly. They also showcase the …
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“Dark Money” bills itself as an exploration of the effects of the Supreme Court’s Citizens United campaign finance decision.

The documentary uncovers a world of dark money buying legislatures, state …
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Have you ever felt like life is just pushing you along?

Like you’re caught in a current so strong you can’t stop its mighty force to slow down and do …
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The summer movie season is in full swing, but there’s an alternative for those tired of endless superhero sequels and animated dramedies.

The Steamboat Institute Film Festival in Steamboat Springs …
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You say we’re manufactured To that we all agree So make your choice, and we’ll rejoice In never being free

Hey, hey, we are The Monkees …
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There were many things I learned as an English major in college, like how understanding something properly is actually hard work.

Take Winnie the Pooh, for example.

Did you know …
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