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Red Sparrow Accents

‘Red Sparrow’ and the Issue of Movie Accents

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Using English as a stand-in for other languages never ends well.

Rey Luke

In the Aftermath of Tragedy, Generation Rey is Showing Why It’s Their Time to Lead

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Fictional heroes matter to the real world. And in this current moment, these heroes are inspiring a new generation of kids to lead.

Coco

‘Coco’s’ “Remember Me” Is the Strongest Choice for Best Original Song

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The Oscar-nominated composition from Pixar’s latest film more than deserves the acclaim it’s getting.

Shape of Water homage and plagiarism

Imitation Game: The Difference Between Homage and Plagiarism

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Homage is not a lesser form of filmmaking — let alone a form of theft — but a natural part of loving and making cinema.

Petter Rabbit

Why Do We Want Children to Root for Vermin?

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Yes, rabbits are vermin. And I will fight you on that.

The Haunting

Ghosts, Gaslighting, and Haunted Heroines: The Horror of “You’re Imagining Things”

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Because the only thing worse than being plagued by ghosts is being told that the ghosts are all in your head.

Three Billboards Outside Of Ebbing, Missouri

The Space Between Character Development and Redemption

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Three Billboards’ racist cop is a complex character. That doesn’t mean the film wants us to absolve him.

Times Up Legal Defense Fund Logo

Men and the Time’s Up Movement

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It’s time for the men of Hollywood to step up and speak out.

Drive

The Myth of the Humanizing Woman

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Why do films so often hold women responsible for men’s behavior?