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Here's what the ninth installment of the 'Crayon Shin-chan' series can teach us about the pitfalls and limitations of nostalgia.
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The director long preoccupied with coming of age narratives now turns her full attention to the problems that come with adulthood.
The 50 Most Beautiful Shots of the James Bond Franchise
When Bond makes a shot, he doesn't miss.
10 Best William Castle Movies, and That’s No Gimmick
William Castle was one of Hollywood's greatest showmen and most influential filmmakers.
The ‘Night of the Living Dead’ Remake Gives Barbara the Depth She Deserves
Resurrected by stuntwoman Patricia Tallman, Barbara gained three dimensions in the 1990 zombie movie.
Jack Lord Has a Devil of a Time in ‘The Name of the Game Is Kill’
Jack Lord finds a mystery he can't solve in sixty minutes.
With ‘Siberia,’ Abel Ferrara Pushes New Boundaries
Willem Dafoe is in his element in cult director Abel Ferrara's nightmarish, experimental journey into the subconscious.
The Ending of ‘The Matrix’ Explained
While the ending of 'The Matrix 'seems overwhelmingly positive, Neo is in fact stuck in a cycle of control, which continues through the next two films.
10 Spookiest Old Dark Houses We Would Spend A Night Inside
Our latest 31 Days of Horror Lists kicks down the door of cinema's best old dark houses.
‘Star Trek: Discovery’ Season 3 Still Proposes a Bleak Future
'Star Trek: Discovery' season three puts the dreams of the Federation on the individual, reminding the viewer that it's on them to make a future worthy of the franchise.
The Fight to Shape Self in ‘She-Ra and the Princesses of Power’
'She-Ra and the Princesses of Power' provides a beacon for developing souls to follow. Every day is an opportunity for change.
Why ‘Stranger Things’ is a Masterclass in Setting the Right Tone
Here's how 'Stranger Things' conveys its genre-blend in its pitch deck, in the script, and on the screen.
‘The Leftovers’ and the Many Miracles of “I Live Here Now”
The profound, emotionally devastating series closed out its second season with an all-time-great hour of television.
10 Best Period-Piece Horror Movies
Historical, not like 'Carrie.'
How They Did the “Breathing Television” Effect in ‘Videodrome’
Long live the New Flesh and pucker up! Here's a breakdown of what went into the "breathing television effect" in 'Videodrome.'
Digging Up the Indian Burial Ground Trope
"An ancient Indian WHAT?" - Homer SImpson
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