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Why ‘Barbie,’ ‘Poor Things’ Actually Encourage Toxic Masculinity
The two biggest feminist films of 2023, “Barbie” and “Poor Things,” are poised to be heavy hitters at this year’s…
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Toby Keith Rounded Up the Boys To Make ‘Beer for My Horses’
Tim McGraw and Faith Hill leading “1883.” Dwight Yoakam playing white trash to perfection in “Sling Blade.” Trace Adkins starring…
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Audiences Slowly Returning to Grammys, Emmys … and the Oscars?
It’s been a rough few years for award shows. Everything from the Oscars to the Tony Awards has seen a…
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Stephen Hunter Fondly Remembers Roger Ebert
In 2007, Stephen Hunter got the call that so many film critics before him hoped to receive. The then-Washington Post…
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When Dave Chappelle Lost Decades-Old Victimhood Status
If comedy has any use beyond sheer entertainment, it’s to call out inconvenient and unspeakable truths. Now that college campus…
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Best of the Wurst – 2023 Movies in Review
The best movies of 2023, in descending order… ‘Ferrari’ Most of Michael Mann’s films don’t immediately connect and typically require…
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Why ‘Civil War’ Will Be 2024’s Most Controversial Film
My brother was over for the Bowl games last weekend, and the trailer for the upcoming movie “Civil War” sparked…
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Pete Holmes Goes Viral with ‘God Is No-Thing’ Clip
Pete Holmes has built quite a career in comedy. He has two HBO specials to his credit, the three-season HBO…
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Finding Hidden Meaning in Explicit Films
I have a high tolerance for sexually-charged art, and I forget not everyone feels the same way. When I managed…
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The Best of the Rest: 2023 TV Highlights Worth Revisiting
Sometimes “Best Of” lists can lock us into a format that misses smaller, but still great TV moments. ODDBALL SHOWS…
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