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Chris Pratt's Disappointing Masculinity
Pratt has sacrificed his comic gifts at the altar of machismo.
Matt Goldberg
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The Last Action Hero
'Top Gun: Maverick' is a manifesto for how Tom Cruise views himself at this point in his career.
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Matt Goldberg in the MCU of Madness
My mixed feelings on the superhero franchise behemoth.
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Spoilers in the Age of Spider-Men
Or 'A Lie Agreed Upon'
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Candy and Vegetables
Breaking down an irritating misconception about "Oscar" movies.
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The Legacy of Bruce Willis
The cinema icon has retired from acting due to health reasons.
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2022 Oscar Predictions
The Oscars are silly, but ballots are fun.
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What's the Point of the Oscars?
The limited scope of Hollywood's biggest award.
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Unpacking That Controversial 'Licorice Pizza' Scene
Who gets to make certain jokes and can they be certain of their target?
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Goodbye, Falcons
Where Atlanta's NFL team is going, I can't follow.
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For Whom Do We Cheer?
The Netflix docuseries 'Cheer' raises interesting questions about what we look for in a leader.
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Why 'The Batman' Is The Best Live-Action Movie About Batman
Matt Reeves' new adaptation focuses on his hero's psychology and motivation.