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The Worst Dads in Cinema History

Sometimes a good story needs a bad dad. Happy Father's Day!

Jun 15 •

Materialists Is Not Really A Rom-Com

Conventional rom-com glitz and glamour is the hook, but this is really a drama about the artificiality of modern dating.

Jun 13 •

Captain America: Brave New World Is a Mixed Bag

Highlighted by great individual performances, the newest Captain America film struggles to tell an interesting story.

Feb 20 •

The Wild Robot: A Beautiful Triumph About Survival, Acceptance, and Parenthood

Stunning animation, flawless voice-acting, and the best score of the year makes The Wild Robot the front-runner for Best Animated Feature Film at the…

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Television

Andor is Star Wars At Its Very Best

A mature, complex, and dark origin story about the rebellion against the empire. Andor is as timely as it is poignant.

May 27 •

Nobody Wants This: A Charming, Hilarious RomCom About Modern Relationships

This tale of a Rabbi and atheist sex podcaster who fall in love is witty, sharp, and very relatable. It is the best RomCom of the year.

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The Blatant Ignorance of Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story

A show that is too long and lacks clear direction is highlighted by its shallow handling of domestic abuse.

Sep 28, 2024 •

The Bear (Season 3): The food looks great, but doesn't taste as good

The Bear remains one of the best shows on television, but season 3 left me hungry for more.

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Video Games

Astro Bot is the Perfect Combination of Fun, Silly, and Charming

Hands down, one of the best 3D platformers of all time!

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Star Wars Outlaws is Classic Ubisoft

The lore and love to Star Wars is ever so present, but a poorly written, repetitive story brings this experience down.

Feb 18 •

NHL 25 is More of the Same

As a whole, NHL 25 is better than NHL 24, but barely.

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Starfield: Shattered Space is a return to roots for Bethesda and it pays off

A hand-crafted DLC rich with detail, life, and impressive visuals.

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