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COLUMN: 'Music, Fashion, Film' is sonically underdeveloped and thematically nihilistic

By Hope Bernard · Thursday, Aug. 6 7:49 p.m.

Charli xcx takes a major thematic shift from 2024's "BRAT."

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COLUMN: '72 Hours' is a Gen Z coded ripoff of 'The Hangover'

By Hope Bernard · Thursday, Aug. 6 2 p.m.

Kevin Hart gets typecast as the self-deprecating older man and it’s painfully forgettable.

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COLUMN: 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' reminds us that superheroes are humans too

By Josh Baskin · Thursday, Aug. 6 11:35 a.m.

The web-slinger returns with the perfect mix of laughter and heartbreak.

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COLUMN: ‘Heartstopper Forever’ is a fitting conclusion for a beloved show

By Steven Leatherwood · Wednesday, July 22 2 p.m.

This final installment adds a refreshing layer of realism to the iconic love story.

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COLUMN: Christopher Nolan reaches epic heights with ‘The Odyssey’

By Josh Baskin · Wednesday, July 22 11:38 a.m.

The esteemed director brings audiences to ancient Greece with transcendent visuals.

COLUMN: ‘Moana’ doesn’t really have anything worth existing for

By Steven Leatherwood · Monday, July 13 11:49 a.m.

While I don’t mind the concept of live-action remakes, ‘Moana’ makes no sense.

COLUMN: ‘Not Suitable for Work’ turns early adulthood into sitcom-worthy chaos

By Ursula Stickelmaier · Tuesday, July 7 2:24 p.m.

Mindy Kaling’s latest project is fresh, funny and worth watching.

COLUMN: ‘Enola Holmes 3’ delivers more romance than action-packed mystery

By Hope Bernard · Sunday, July 5 12:31 p.m.

The previous film’s lighthearted mystery is traded for a lackluster discovery of marriage.

COLUMN: ‘The Bear’ Season 5 concludes a stressful and tasty series

By Steven Leatherwood · Thursday, July 2 1:56 p.m.

The season has a few flaws to contend with but has a satisfying conclusion.

COLUMN: ‘Little Brother’ is destined for the sea of mediocre comedy

By Hope Bernard · Wednesday, July 1 4:38 p.m.

Eric André’s performance is the highlight of this painfully standard comedy.

COLUMN: 'Toy Story 5' tackles the growing issue of children's screentime

By Hope Bernard · Thursday, June 25 6 a.m.

The film is a heartfelt nod to previous franchise installments and has a powerful message.

COLUMN: ‘Voicemails for Isabelle’ delivers more than just your typical love story

By Ursula Stickelmaier · Wednesday, June 24 7:52 p.m.

Netflix’s latest “rom-com” focuses more on the bonds of sisterhood than romance.

COLUMN: ‘Leviticus’ and the lack of comeuppance for its true villains

By Steven Leatherwood · Monday, June 22 12:10 p.m.

While the horror film had an interesting concept, it struggled with too many narrative flaws.

COLUMN: ‘Widow’s Bay’ is a refreshing blend of both comedy and horror

By Hope Bernard · Thursday, June 18 9:47 p.m.

The island’s dark history and curse’s true nature are slowly uncovered.

COLUMN: ‘Disclosure Day’ is an action-filled emotional roller coaster

By Josh Baskin · Wednesday, June 17 2:40 p.m.

Steven Spielberg returns to the sci-fi genre with a fierce intensity.

COLUMN: ‘you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love’ songs ranked from worst to best

By Steven Leatherwood · Tuesday, June 16 5:36 p.m.

This new album shows that Olivia Rodrigo succeeds best in the ballad genre.

COLUMN: Malcolm Todd’s ‘Do That Again’ offers an R&B-infused melody to heartbreak

By Hope Bernard · Thursday, June 11 8:59 p.m.

The album’s indie-pop display is both groovy and emotion-fueled.

COLUMN: ‘Scary Movie’ (2026) suffers from Gen Z stereotypes

By Hope Bernard · Wednesday, June 10 9 p.m.

The film’s trailer spoiled too much of its parodical surprise.

COLUMN: ‘Power Ballad’ hits all the right notes with its heartfelt storytelling

By Josh Baskin · Wednesday, June 10 6:09 p.m.

Paul Rudd and Nick Jonas shined in this musical dramedy.

COLUMN: ‘A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder’ Season 2’s plot is messy and confusing

By Steven Leatherwood · Sunday, June 7 4:40 p.m.

Instead of solving mysteries, I was left with more questions than answers.

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COLUMN: 'Music, Fashion, Film' is sonically underdeveloped and thematically nihilistic

COLUMN: '72 Hours' is a Gen Z coded ripoff of 'The Hangover'

COLUMN: 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' reminds us that superheroes are humans too

COLUMN: ‘Heartstopper Forever’ is a fitting conclusion for a beloved show

COLUMN: Christopher Nolan reaches epic heights with ‘The Odyssey’

COLUMN: ‘Moana’ doesn’t really have anything worth existing for

COLUMN: ‘Not Suitable for Work’ turns early adulthood into sitcom-worthy chaos

COLUMN: ‘Enola Holmes 3’ delivers more romance than action-packed mystery

COLUMN: ‘The Bear’ Season 5 concludes a stressful and tasty series

COLUMN: ‘Little Brother’ is destined for the sea of mediocre comedy

COLUMN: 'Toy Story 5' tackles the growing issue of children's screentime

COLUMN: ‘Voicemails for Isabelle’ delivers more than just your typical love story

COLUMN: ‘Leviticus’ and the lack of comeuppance for its true villains

COLUMN: ‘Widow’s Bay’ is a refreshing blend of both comedy and horror

COLUMN: ‘Disclosure Day’ is an action-filled emotional roller coaster

COLUMN: ‘you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love’ songs ranked from worst to best

COLUMN: Malcolm Todd’s ‘Do That Again’ offers an R&B-infused melody to heartbreak

COLUMN: ‘Scary Movie’ (2026) suffers from Gen Z stereotypes

COLUMN: ‘Power Ballad’ hits all the right notes with its heartfelt storytelling

COLUMN: ‘A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder’ Season 2’s plot is messy and confusing

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