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3 weeks ago

'Love on Trial' Review: Koji Fukada Explores Injustice in the World of J-Pop

Koji Fukada's "Love on Trial" introduces a dilemma with known consequences, diverging from his typical abrupt disruptions in family narratives.
Independent films
fromInverse
3 weeks ago

45 Years Ago, The Greatest Sci-Fi Sequel Ever Played A Clever Trick

The Empire Strikes Back excels in character drama and serial storytelling, surpassing its predecessors through its unique narrative structure.
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Marie? Mission: Impossible's Most Mysterious Character Retcons Ethan Hunt's Origins

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The Phoenician Scheme Forgives a Billionaire Who Doesn't Deserve It

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fromIndieWire
3 weeks ago

'Love on Trial' Review: Koji Fukada Explores Injustice in the World of J-Pop

Koji Fukada's "Love on Trial" introduces a dilemma with known consequences, diverging from his typical abrupt disruptions in family narratives.
Independent films
fromInverse
3 weeks ago

45 Years Ago, The Greatest Sci-Fi Sequel Ever Played A Clever Trick

The Empire Strikes Back excels in character drama and serial storytelling, surpassing its predecessors through its unique narrative structure.
fromInverse
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Marie? Mission: Impossible's Most Mysterious Character Retcons Ethan Hunt's Origins

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1 day ago
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The Phoenician Scheme Forgives a Billionaire Who Doesn't Deserve It

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fromSlate Magazine
2 days ago

Everyone Wants This Star-Studded New Movie to Save the Rom-Com. It's Not Even Trying To.

'Materialists' challenges traditional rom-com tropes by openly discussing financial realities and character incomes.
#comedy
fromIndieWire
3 weeks ago
Humor

Martin Short on His Favorite Scene from 'Only Murders' and Where Jiminy Glick Should Go Next

Artificial intelligence
fromInverse
2 weeks ago

Exclusive: Apple's Best New Sci-Fi Show Attacks An Old Action Trope

Murderbot Episode 4 humorously balances high-stakes action with character development, especially highlighting Ratthi's comical struggles in a tough situation.
Los Angeles
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 weeks ago

First look: 'King of the Hill' revival drops new show opening

The revival of 'King of the Hill' shows the Hill family's return to a changed Arlen, reflecting themes of nostalgia and adaptation.
fromIndieWire
3 weeks ago
Humor

Martin Short on His Favorite Scene from 'Only Murders' and Where Jiminy Glick Should Go Next

fromInverse
2 weeks ago
Artificial intelligence

Exclusive: Apple's Best New Sci-Fi Show Attacks An Old Action Trope

Video games
fromPolygon
3 days ago

Everything we know after Resident Evil Requiem's big reveal

Resident Evil Requiem emphasizes horror over action, potentially concluding existing storylines while serving as a fresh start for the franchise.
#television
fromRoger Ebert
3 weeks ago
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"Nine Perfect Strangers'" Second Season is Less Insightful, Still Somewhat Fun | TV/Streaming | Roger Ebert

fromRoger Ebert
3 weeks ago
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"Nine Perfect Strangers'" Second Season is Less Insightful, Still Somewhat Fun | TV/Streaming | Roger Ebert

#video-games
fromInverse
3 days ago
Video games

007 First Light Shows A Side Of Bond That Never Made Its Way To the Big Screen

fromKotaku
1 week ago
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How To Defeat Akechi Mitsuhide And The Final Onryo In Assassin's Creed Shadows

fromInverse
3 days ago
Video games

007 First Light Shows A Side Of Bond That Never Made Its Way To the Big Screen

fromKotaku
1 week ago
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How To Defeat Akechi Mitsuhide And The Final Onryo In Assassin's Creed Shadows

#eastenders
#tv-review
Fashion & style
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

And Just Like That season three review finally! The Sex and the City spin off hits its stride

The third season of 'And Just Like That' showcases a comfortable acceptance of its characters as wealthy New Yorkers, embracing a lighter storyline.
Fashion & style
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

And Just Like That season three review finally! The Sex and the City spin off hits its stride

The third season of 'And Just Like That' showcases a comfortable acceptance of its characters as wealthy New Yorkers, embracing a lighter storyline.
#gaming
fromKotaku
3 weeks ago
SF LGBT

After Six Years, Overwatch 2 Finally Acknowledges Soldier: 76's Gay Ex-Boyfriend Again

fromKotaku
4 days ago
Relationships

How To Use Inzoi's Ambitions To Help Your Character Live A Fantastic Life

fromKotaku
3 weeks ago
SF LGBT

After Six Years, Overwatch 2 Finally Acknowledges Soldier: 76's Gay Ex-Boyfriend Again

fromKotaku
4 days ago
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How To Use Inzoi's Ambitions To Help Your Character Live A Fantastic Life

#literature
fromFuncheap
2 weeks ago
San Francisco

Danielle Teller - Forged: A Novel

The article highlights the transformative journey of Kitty Warren, a woman who evolves from poverty to a clever con-artist.
fromInverse
2 weeks ago
DC food

31 Years Ago, Peter David Changed Star Trek Canon With an Underrated Twist

Peter David, acclaimed comic writer known for humanizing characters, passed away at 68.
Writing
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

He changed the rules for all of us who came after': Lee Child remembers Frederick Forsyth

Frederick Forsyth's The Day of the Jackal revolutionized thrillers by prioritizing narrative style and suspense over traditional character development.
fromKotaku
1 week ago

Link Respects Women

Link came along to protect me, but he suddenly covered his eyes the moment we landed. Fortunately, it seems all the monsters vanished with the Calamity... Regardless, when I asked him what he was doing, he said last time he was here, he had been stripped of...ahem...all his possessions when he arrived. He...could have mentioned that possibility before I set foot on the shore...
Video games
fromRoger Ebert
1 week ago

Gifts in the Impediment: Nina Conti and Shenoah Allen on "Sunlight" | Interviews | Roger Ebert

We lived in this world for so long, and we developed a lot of the scenes and the script through improvising together.
Independent films
#adaptation
fromInverse
1 week ago
Artificial intelligence

Apple's Best New Sci-Fi Show's Latest Twist Is A Radical Game Changer

fromInverse
1 week ago
Artificial intelligence

Apple's Best New Sci-Fi Show's Latest Twist Is A Radical Game Changer

#doctor-who
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 week ago

Ashley Tisdale, Vincent Martella, Alyson Stoner reveal what's to come in 'Phineas and Ferb' season 5

It is going to have all of the same energy and same love and same fun of the original run of the series, while also exploring new types of storytelling.
SF parents
#hbo
Video games
fromGameSpot
3 weeks ago

The Last Of Us Show Introduces A Member Of The Miller Family Not Seen Before

The introduction of Javier Miller reveals Joel's complex relationship with his past and informs his protective nature towards Ellie.
Independent films
fromIndieWire
2 weeks ago

Bleak, Beautiful, Brilliant: Inside the Visual Language of 'The Last of Us' Season 2

Season 2 of 'The Last of Us' shifts focus to deeper emotional themes and character development rather than solely expanding the action.
Video games
fromGameSpot
2 weeks ago

The Last Of Us Showrunners Tease Season 3's New Direction

The Last of Us Season 3 will delve deeper into Abby's story and introduce new character perspectives while maintaining continuity with returning cast members.
fromInverse
3 weeks ago
Video games

What Happened to Eugene? 'The Last of Us' Just Changed The Game In a Good Way

Video games
fromGameSpot
3 weeks ago

The Last Of Us Show Introduces A Member Of The Miller Family Not Seen Before

The introduction of Javier Miller reveals Joel's complex relationship with his past and informs his protective nature towards Ellie.
Independent films
fromIndieWire
2 weeks ago

Bleak, Beautiful, Brilliant: Inside the Visual Language of 'The Last of Us' Season 2

Season 2 of 'The Last of Us' shifts focus to deeper emotional themes and character development rather than solely expanding the action.
Video games
fromGameSpot
2 weeks ago

The Last Of Us Showrunners Tease Season 3's New Direction

The Last of Us Season 3 will delve deeper into Abby's story and introduce new character perspectives while maintaining continuity with returning cast members.
fromInverse
3 weeks ago
Video games

What Happened to Eugene? 'The Last of Us' Just Changed The Game In a Good Way

#film-review
#humor
fromRoger Ebert
2 weeks ago
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FX Navigates Familiar Comic Waters with Flair in Clever "Adults" | TV/Streaming | Roger Ebert

fromRoger Ebert
2 weeks ago
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FX Navigates Familiar Comic Waters with Flair in Clever "Adults" | TV/Streaming | Roger Ebert

#the-bear
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1 week ago
East Bay food

10 Best Episodes of 'The Bear,' Ranked

The premiere of season 3 of 'The Bear' emphasizes emotional storytelling over linear narrative, providing a unique perspective on character experiences.
fromEater Chicago
3 weeks ago
Chicago Cubs

'The Bear' Season 4 Trailer Counts Down Toward Chaos

The Bear faces imminent closure without an investor, raising dramatic stakes for Season 4.
East Bay food
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1 week ago

10 Best Episodes of 'The Bear,' Ranked

The premiere of season 3 of 'The Bear' emphasizes emotional storytelling over linear narrative, providing a unique perspective on character experiences.
fromHarvard Gazette
1 week ago

Harvard Commencement comes together in photo gallery- Harvard Gazette

Graduates, the decisions you make in the future when under pressure will say something about your character, while they will also shape and transform you in unexpected ways.
Education
#tv-shows
#netflix
fromPolygon
3 weeks ago
Video games

One of the most important Pokemon anime arcs is finally hitting Netflix in time for Legends: Z-A

fromKotaku
1 week ago
DC food

Wednesday Season 2's First Six Minutes Shows A More Powerful Wednesday Addams

fromPolygon
3 weeks ago
Video games

One of the most important Pokemon anime arcs is finally hitting Netflix in time for Legends: Z-A

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1 week ago
DC food

Wednesday Season 2's First Six Minutes Shows A More Powerful Wednesday Addams

fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Loretta Swit obituary

Swit took a stand before the fifth season of M*A*S*H, leading to a significant development in Major Houlihan's character, ultimately making her more three-dimensional and relatable.
SF LGBT
Books
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

What we're reading: writers and readers on the books they enjoyed in May

Woolf's characters invoke a deep emotional resonance, reflecting on the evolution of writers throughout their careers.
#storytelling
Video games
fromKotaku
3 weeks ago

The Last Of Us Show Made A Major Change From The Game This Week, And Neil Druckmann Explains Why

The show alters significant narrative elements from the video game to provide early context for Joel and Ellie's relationship.
fromKotaku
3 weeks ago
Video games

The Last Of Us Cut A Beloved Segment From The Museum Scene, But It Looks Like HBO Shot It

Video games
fromKotaku
3 weeks ago

The Last Of Us Show Made A Major Change From The Game This Week, And Neil Druckmann Explains Why

The show alters significant narrative elements from the video game to provide early context for Joel and Ellie's relationship.
fromKotaku
3 weeks ago
Video games

The Last Of Us Cut A Beloved Segment From The Museum Scene, But It Looks Like HBO Shot It

fromInverse
2 weeks ago

Chris Hemsworth May Have Accidentally Spoiled 'Avengers: Doomsday'

Playing Thor has been one of the greatest honors of my life. For the last 15 years I've held Mjolnir and then Stormbreaker as the God of Thunder, but what made it truly special... was sharing it with all of you.
Retirement
#mystery
fromInverse
2 weeks ago

'The Handmaid's Tale's Ending Brought The Show Back To Its Worst Habits

After eight years and six seasons, The Handmaid's Tale has finally reached the final page.
Boston food
#tv-series
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago
Film

Exclusive | Glenn Howerton on his new show 'Sirens' - and why he likes playing 'raving lunatics and maniacs'

fromBuzzFeed
2 weeks ago
Fashion & style

25 "The Last Of Us" Season 2 Behind-The-Scenes Facts Straight From Costume Designer Ann Foley

fromBustle
3 weeks ago
Atlanta Braves

Kristin Davis Teases Charlotte's "Shocking Challenge" In 'AJLT' Season 3

fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago
Film

Exclusive | Glenn Howerton on his new show 'Sirens' - and why he likes playing 'raving lunatics and maniacs'

fromBuzzFeed
2 weeks ago
Fashion & style

25 "The Last Of Us" Season 2 Behind-The-Scenes Facts Straight From Costume Designer Ann Foley

fromBustle
3 weeks ago
Atlanta Braves

Kristin Davis Teases Charlotte's "Shocking Challenge" In 'AJLT' Season 3

fromBuzzFeed
2 weeks ago
Film

The Live-Action "Lilo & Stitch" Made Changes From The Original, But There Is One That Is The Worst

Disney's live-action Lilo & Stitch remake has achieved record box office success, with significant changes to character development and plot.
fromDecider
2 weeks ago

'9-1-1's Anirudh Pisharody on Ravi's Season 8 return and his big hopes for Season 9

I was like, 'All right, this is gonna be a core memory. I'm gonna remember this, and onto the next one.'
Relationships
fromGameSpot
3 weeks ago

Villains Have Rarely Been As Relatable As They Were In Fire Emblem: Sacred Stones

Orson's tragic narrative, marked by devotion and betrayal, unravels the emotional complexity found in Fire Emblem villains, setting a higher standard for storytelling.
Video games
fromVulture
3 weeks ago

Hacks Recap: A Long Day at the Office

Deborah reflects on her sister's struggles with illiteracy while also confronting her new job dynamics without Winnie, who helped protect her from corporate decisions.
Media industry
fromVulture
3 weeks ago

Sirens Recap: Family Matters

Ethan's thought of bringing Simone's estranged father to propose is seen as disastrous and misguided, showcasing the complications of their relationship amidst emotional turmoil.
Relationships
fromVulture
3 weeks ago

Survivor Season-Finale Recap: Sunrise, Sunset

Even though Kyle and Kamilla were the only two left who ever bothered playing the parts of the game that didn't have to do with winning challenges or accruing advantages, these were all great characters I enjoyed spending time with, even if I thought their gameplay was as terrible as the diarrhea that most contestants deal with as soon as they eat their first proper meal after leaving the game.
Humor
fromVulture
3 weeks ago

Cheers to George Wendt, World's Greatest Barfly

Cheers' opening theme song said the eponymous bar was where everybody knows your name. Norm was the beloved character among patrons, played by George Wendt.
Humor
fromBustle
3 weeks ago

Exclusive: Mia Threapleton Says Mom Kate Winslet Is "Incredibly Supportive"

The fact that I had that experience with such a creative mind in Wes Anderson was really special. It felt like a dream.”},{
Film
fromBustle
3 weeks ago

Exclusive: Annie Murphy Wants To Do A Rom-Com With This "Babe" Of A Co-Star

Murphy plays Imogen O'Clair, an academic who's pioneered the study of linguistic psychology - but struggles when it comes to communicating with her mother.
Relationships
fromVulture
3 weeks ago

Nine Perfect Strangers Recap: Trauma Dump

In Nine Perfect Strangers, characters are reduced to types due to their backstory focus, unlike The White Lotus which presents present-day obstacles for development.
Relationships
fromDefector
3 weeks ago

Spike Lee's Malcolm X Still Lives | Defector

Spike Lee didn't invent the floating dolly shot, but he did make it his signature move, understanding its storytelling potential to imbue his characters with depth.
Black Lives Matter
fromPolygon
3 weeks ago

In Brandon Sanderson's The Stormlight Archive, therapy helps make cool swords even cooler

As Shardbearers battle external foes, they uncover profound internal struggles, making the journey of self-discovery crucial to gaining new magical powers.
Mental health
#the-last-of-us
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago
Relationships

'The Last of Us' star Noah Lamanna explains Kat and Ellie's 'refreshing' relationship - and who 'came out on top'

fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago
Relationships

'The Last of Us' star Noah Lamanna explains Kat and Ellie's 'refreshing' relationship - and who 'came out on top'

Independent films
fromInverse
3 weeks ago

'Andor' Has A Smart Reason For Not Including Fan-Favorite Characters

Andor prioritizes storytelling over fan service, intentionally minimizing references to Rogue One characters.
#game-design
fromPolygon
4 weeks ago
Video games

'I was so tired': Behind Clair Obscur: Expedition 33's beloved 'whee whoo' scene

fromPolygon
4 weeks ago
Video games

'I was so tired': Behind Clair Obscur: Expedition 33's beloved 'whee whoo' scene

fromVulture
3 weeks ago

The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives Recap: One Happy Family

The writing in the first six episodes felt like running a marathon at sprint pace, lacking the vital slice-of-life scenes that enrich reality TV.
Relationships
fromPolygon
4 weeks ago

Final Destination: Bloodlines finally gives Tony Todd a backstory - and a chance to say goodbye directly to fans

"He really wanted to be in this movie... we wanted to craft a narrative around him, to give him a bit more of an origin story, to fill him out as a character."
Independent films
fromThe New Yorker
4 weeks ago

What the Pope Was Like as a Kid

He was a nice kid—most of the time. He'd do a little dance when he won, and if he lost, he’d accuse us of cheating.
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