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Mickey 17: A Sci-Fi Satire That’s Goofy and Brilliant

If you have followed Bong Joon-ho’s directorial career, from the monster movie The Host to his Oscar triumph Parasite, you know the man has made critiquing capitalism his cinematic mission. His films are rarely subtle. Instead, they function as bold, often blood-soaked indictments of systems that commodify human existence. What makes his work unique, though, is how he… Continue reading Mickey 17: A Sci-Fi Satire That’s Goofy and Brilliant

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Poor Things Review: Sex Surrealism, and Self-Discovery

As someone who ordinarily wouldn’t glean excitement from the viewing of strong sex scenes, particularly in the company of strangers and my Mother… “Poor Things” rendered me both blushing and contented. Juxtapositions were fluent throughout this movie, for both the plot and audience responses. It was a marvel to witness; a sensory delight, and for… Continue reading Poor Things Review: Sex Surrealism, and Self-Discovery