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Thoughts I Had While Watching Zack Snyder's 'Rebel Moon: Part Two - The Scargiver'
A liveblog of Zack Snyder's latest.
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David Chen
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The Curious Case of Netflix's AI-Infused Documentary 'What Jennifer Did'
'What Jennifer Did' sets an odd and upsetting precedent for the use of AI in documentaries.
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David Chen
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I traveled 2,200 miles to see the total solar eclipse. It was worth it.
Thoughts on a relatively rare celestial occurrence.
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David Chen
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March 2024

I Can't Get Over How Bad It Looks When Godzilla and King Kong Move
A few thoughts on 'Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire.'
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David Chen
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The New 'Road House' Shows the Perils of Adapting Ridiculous 80s Movies
Thoughts on Doug Liman's grittier(?) remake of 'Road House.'
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David Chen
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Notable Moments from the 2024 Oscars Ceremony
A look at one of the best Oscars ceremonies in years.
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David Chen
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February 2024

10 Cinematic Pairings That Defined 2023
Twenty great films from 2023 (and how they're connected).
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David Chen
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Stephen David Miller
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'Madame Web' Is As Silly As It Looks… And That’s Okay
It's probably exactly what you expect.
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David Chen
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Five Weird Advertising Trends from Super Bowl LVIII
A look at the ads of Super Bowl LVIII.
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David Chen
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'Argylle' is a Real Movie. It Plays Like a Fake One.
William Bibbiani takes on Matthew Vaughn's latest.
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David Chen
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January 2024

I Watched 28 Movies from Sundance. Here Are My 5 Favorites.
A look at the best of the fest.
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David Chen
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5 Winners and 4 Losers from the 96th Academy Awards Nominations
The latest Oscar nominations bring a few surprises.
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David Chen
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