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What <em>Companion</em> says about toxicity, autonomy, and the misuse of modern technology

What Companion says about toxicity, autonomy, and the misuse of modern technology

Posted by By Braelin Ash February 28, 2026Posted inFeatures
SPOILERS AHEAD (obviously)… Directed by Drew Hancock, Companion is a modern genre-bending science fiction film about an artificial intelligence robot being misused and gaining autonomy, resulting in violent consequences. The…
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Elements of<em> His & Hers</em> that reveal intentions, motivations, and tribulations

Elements of His & Hers that reveal intentions, motivations, and tribulations

Posted by By Braelin Ash January 31, 2026Posted inSeries
SPOILERS AHEAD (obviously…) His & Hers, directed by William Oldroyd, is a murder mystery where an estranged husband and wife investigate the crime, except they are both personally involved with…
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A Note on Grief and Combating Pain with Creativity: Interpreting<em> Canvas</em>

A Note on Grief and Combating Pain with Creativity: Interpreting Canvas

Posted by By Braelin Ash December 31, 2025Posted inShorts
SPOILERS AHEAD (obviously)… A film written and directed by Frank E. Abney III, running just eight minutes, Canvas is a touching animated short film that explores the weight of grief…
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Notable imagery, allegories, and structural elements in <em>Weapons</em>

Notable imagery, allegories, and structural elements in Weapons

Posted by By Braelin Ash November 30, 2025Posted inFeatures
SPOILERS AHEAD (obviously)… Weapons, directed by Zach Cregger, has been widely talked about upon its release in August 2025. The horror mystery, following a non-linear narrative structure similar to the…
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Moments that foreshadow the shockingly devastating ending of<em> We Were Liars</em>

Moments that foreshadow the shockingly devastating ending of We Were Liars

Posted by By Braelin Ash October 30, 2025Posted inSeries
SPOILERS AHEAD (obviously…) Released in late June of 2025, We Were Liars, directed by Nzingha Stewart and Erica Dunton, is a television thriller series adapted from the novel of the…
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Sabrina Carpenter’s<em> Manchild</em> presents a world of colorful metaphors and whimsical destruction

Sabrina Carpenter’s Manchild presents a world of colorful metaphors and whimsical destruction

Posted by By Braelin Ash September 30, 2025Posted inShorts
SPOILERS AHEAD (obviously)… Ahead of the debut of her latest album, Man’s Best Friend, Sabrina Carpenter has teased what is to come with her pop hit, “Manchild,” and even more…
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<em>Juror #2</em> opens a conversation on the meaning of justice in the context of America’s court system

Juror #2 opens a conversation on the meaning of justice in the context of America’s court system

Posted by By Braelin Ash August 31, 2025Posted inFeatures
SPOILERS AHEAD (obviously)… Juror #2, directed by Clint Eastwood, is a legal drama that explores themes of morality and justice. The film follows Justin Kemp, husband, soon-to-be father, and recovering…
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“Plaything:” An installment of <em>Black Mirror</em> that highlights the defects of human behavior and presents the continuation of a cinematic monument

“Plaything:” An installment of Black Mirror that highlights the defects of human behavior and presents the continuation of a cinematic monument

Posted by By Braelin Ash July 30, 2025Posted inSeries
SPOILERS AHEAD (obviously…) Season Seven of Black Mirror brings the exciting installment of “Plaything,” the fourth of six episodes. “Plaything” originates from the 2018 interactive choose-your-own-adventure film, Bandersnatch, another installment…
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Oscar-winning short film,<em> I Am Not a Robot</em>, challenges what it means to be human

Oscar-winning short film, I Am Not a Robot, challenges what it means to be human

Posted by By Braelin Ash June 30, 2025Posted inShorts
SPOILERS AHEAD (obviously)… Victoria Warmerdam’s I Am Not a Robot offers a unique take on the modern world, using science fiction and metaphor to deliver its message. Having won “Best…
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How mixing intimacy and classism makes for an Oscar-winning independent film: Conceptualizing <em>Anora</em>

How mixing intimacy and classism makes for an Oscar-winning independent film: Conceptualizing Anora

Posted by By Braelin Ash May 31, 2025Posted inFeatures
SPOILERS AHEAD (obviously)… Anora swept up several awards at the Oscars, having been nominated for six and taking home five, including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actress, Best Original Screenplay,…
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