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‘Mulberry Street’ Play Evokes Serling’s ‘Twilight Zone’
A suburban family confronts an unfathomable mystery when friends and neighbors suddenly begin vanishing without a trace. “Our Town” meets…
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Six Myths That Define the American Psyche in Cinema
Psyche comes from the Greek psykhe, which means, “The soul, mind, spirit, or invisible animating entity which occupies the physical…
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The Unseen Struggles in Indie Films
In the independent (indie) film world, where passion often overshadows profit, actors face unique challenges beyond the glitz of premieres.…
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The Real Questions Answered by ‘Am I Racist?’
“He who knows only his own side of the case knows little of that. His reasons may be good, and…
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‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ Mocks Woke Hollywood with a Smile
A magic trick happens when you erase the boundary between the performer and the audience. In “Deadpool & Wolverine,” this…
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How ‘Gattaca’ Revealed IVF’s Nagging Problem
Art always exists in a difficult balance between authorial intent and audience interpretation. This has been a highlight of recent…
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Insider: Why ‘Reagan’ Biopic Matters
Disclosure: Before delving into this review, I must disclose my connection with the filmmakers and with author Paul Kengor, having…
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Why ‘Chappaquiddick’ Matters Even More Today
It’s a common rule of storytelling and life that people reveal themselves under pressure. Selfishness, greed, hatred or violent temperaments…
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13 Great Television Shows Written By Women
In no particular order… ‘Fleabag’ & ‘Killing Eve’ — Phoebe Waller-Bridge The busy scribe might have stumbled lately with her…
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Ultimate ‘80s Movie List: Best of the Best
What is the quintessential 80s movie? We don’t mean the best movie from the 1980s. That’s a different category. What…
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