Opinion
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Why ‘Die Hard’ (Still) Matters
This was in the wake of news that Bruce Willis and director Len Wiseman (“Live Free or Die Hard”) were…
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‘SNL’ – The MSNBC of Comedy
The comedy institution has been lurching to the left for some time now. For the past seven years it’s either ignored…
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Jennifer Lawrence’s Predictable Transformation
She was the stunning young actress who won an Oscar at the age of 22 but seemed as awe struck as…
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Faith-Based Movies Miss the Point
There, in a home worn by time and circumstances lay my little sister, ravaged by cancer. She rested with a cross…
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Why Iceman’s Sexuality Suits Marvel Universe
But when that character has been written about for more than half a century and has been the subject of…
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What Really Makes a Hero (Hint: It’s Not the Tights)
What if Superman didn’t want to be a hero? He didn’t have to be, you know. He could’ve been a…
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Why Nicholas Sparks Movies Matter in 2015
The former rom-com star feasted on wildly improbably plot lines, witness the title alone of 2003’s “How to Lose a…
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Why Trevor Noah’s Twitter Troubles Matter
And most often, when a comedy routine features controversial jokes, it doesn’t make international news. But this week, Trevor Noah’s tweets…
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Why Fantasy Films Matter More than Ever
The short answer for me would be “yes.” I would be perfectly happy to give that simple answer and stroll…
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’80s Redux: Why New Wave Music Mattered
If you live long enough, I guess it’s something you have to face: at some point the music of your…
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