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Tag: Comedy
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The Best Movies I Watched In 2023
My top five movies of 2023 are a mix of polarizing and critically acclaimed films. From features that stand out for their performances and directorial excellence, to those boasting impressive visuals, and a little bit of humor, 2023 was an exciting year at the movies.
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Overnight Fame Becomes a Nightmare For Nicolas Cage in ‘Dream Scenario’
A timid professor becomes an overnight celebrity due to appearing in random people’s dreams, but quickly faces an unexpected backlash in this intriguing examination of viral fame.
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‘Dumb Money’ Makes GameStop Stock Scandal Relatable
Dumb Money simplifies the story of the GameStop short squeeze a little too much, but the strong cast and snappy storytelling make for an entertaining watch.
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Favorite Underrated Movies
I’ve been revisiting some older movies that I consider to be underrated gems and compiled this list to collect all my selections.
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Whatcha Watchin: Am I Crying in the Barbie Movie?
Alexis and Kim talk about the Barbie movie, men throwing tantrums online, self-aware casting, movie marketing, and more in this episode of the Whatcha Watchin podcast.
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Whatcha Watchin: Across the Spider-Verse with Alexis and Kim
Alexis and Kim talk about Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, the perks of telling a story through visuals, breakthroughs in animation, the current multiverse madness sweeping comic book movies, and more in the latest Whatcha Watchin.
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‘Polite Society’ Riffs On Tropes To Create Fresh Fun
While Polite Society might not be as flashy as the big blockbusters crowding the multiplexes, it’s a fun, funny mashup that brings something new to the table and riffs on the old action movie recipe.
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‘The Super Mario Bros. Movie’ A Nostalgia Feast
Kids are likely to love The Super Mario Bros. Movie but adults craving cleverness over nostalgia might be a bit let down.
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‘Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves’ Brings Fantasy Fun
Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves is a fantasy story more in line with Guardians of the Galaxy than Lord of the Rings. Frankly, that type of lighthearted movie is a welcome one in a landscape where every PG-13 adventure feels weighed down with franchise expectations.
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‘South Park’ Kicks Off Season 26 Covering Kanye Controversy
South Park is back for its 26th season and creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone continue their hilarious stories for Stan, Kyle, Cartman, and Kenny with the premiere episode, “Cupid Ye”. While the show may now be over a quarter century old, it’s fresh and as topical as ever.
