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Movie and TV Bloggers Need a Social Content Strategy: Insights from the HubSpot Report
Insights for movie and TV bloggers to boost online engagement. A social content strategy, backed by valuable findings from the HubSpot Blog’s 2023 Web Traffic & Analytics Report [New Data].
How to Write Effective Movie Reviews: A Comprehensive Guide
Whether you're a movie enthusiast, aspiring writer, or both, this guide will equip you with the tips and techniques to craft insightful movie reviews.
The Sense of Dread in Killers of the Flower Moon
What a powerful movie. Scorsese is still innovating, and cutting us deep with a mirror on society.
Trailers of the Week: Reptile, Dream Scenario, More
My most anticipated trailers. Reptile. Corner Office. Dream Scenario. The Sympathizer. Poor Things. Killers of the Flower Moon.
Trailers of the Week: The Zone of Interest, The Curse, More
My most anticipated trailers. American Fiction, Bad Behaviour, The Curse, The Zone of Interest, Eileen.
C’mon C’mon Movie Review: Star Children
A movie about childhood, motherhood, and adult problems. There are deep meanings shown in the most human ways.
Trailers of the Week: Saltburn, Leave the World Behind, More
My most anticipated trailers. Saltburn, Leve the World Behind, May December, Fingernails, May December, True Detective: Night Country
The Many Saints of Newark and Many Reasons to Like It
My Many Saints Review. It tinkered with time and narration. It gave me classic Sopranos elements and origin story. What’s not to like?
Women Talking Review: Powerful Anti-Violence Plea
I review Sarah Polley’s Woman Talking. It’s a dialogue heavy movie, but I found the conversations thought-provoking and filled with tragedy.
Inside Man Review: Masterful Denzel
I review Spike Lee's, Inside Man. An under appreciated gem and one of my favorite Denzel Washington performances.
Ramy Season 1 Review: Faith and Strawberries
Read a thought-provoking Ramy Season 1 review that delves into profound questions about religion, symbolism, and the portrayal of complex characters. Discover the unique perspective of this overlooked culture and its exploration of human adolescence.
The Bear Season 2 Review: Time Well Spent
The Bear S2 is a story that lives in the characters career vs personal passions, with big meaning but is relatable and easy to digest.
Black Mirror Season 6: Reviews of Episodes 1-3
Read reviews of Black Mirror Season 6 episodes 1-3: “Joan is Awful,” “Loch Henry”, and “Beyond the Sea”.
After Yang: AI, Family Bonds, and the Profound Tree Grafting Scene
Analyzing After Yang, comparing it to Ex-Machina, and understanding the meaning of the family dance and the grafting scene.
Succession Revelations from the Series Finale
The revelations of Succession's series finale. Explore the toxic dynamics, disturbing abuse, and haunting secrets that unfold in the gripping conclusion.
Roy Family Dynamics: Succession “Church and State” Review
Diving into complex dynamics of the Roy family in the penultimate episode of Succession.
Succession Deep Dive: Season 4 Episode 8, ‘America Decides’
Intriguing dynamics and consequences among the Roy siblings during election night make for a historically good episode of TV.
Gladiator Review: Gladiator 2 is Happening, Let's Look Back at the Original
Examining the performances of the lead actors, the characters they play, and how the movie has stood the test of time 23 years after its release.
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