movies
The Thrilling Fatalism of 'Fair Play'
Who needs twists when you have dread?
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politics
Midweek Update: Mitt Romney Mistook the Mask for the Identity
The too-late realization of a Republican stalwart.
technology
Midweek Update: New Rectangles
Innovation doesn't abide a yearly schedule.
movies
It's Time for Critics to Leave Rotten Tomatoes
The website devalues the people who create its central feature.
movies
Midweek Update: No Country for Young Men
Denzel Washington can still hook audiences; what about the current generation of actors?
streaming
Has Disney+ Failed?
What can Disney's streaming service offer besides a subset of family fare?
movies
Midweek Update: The Yeoman's Work of Gerard Butler
We stan a B-Movie king.
television
The False Security of Franchise Storytelling
Expansive worlds with no easy access points.
movies
Midweek Update: For Your Consideration: Summer Goofballs
There's no shame in celebrating comedy.
movies
MovieTok and the Cost of Credibility
Don't call them "film critics" because they aren't.
media
Midweek Update: Theft in the Attention Economy
Quit handing fraudsters a microphone.
movies
When Is a Toy Commercial not a Toy Commercial?
Can any film based on a product not feel like an advertisement?