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Russell Crowe’s The Exorcism Looks Like the Most Self-Referential Horror Film Ever Made

The Exorcism not only stars a guy who just made another exorcism movie, it’s directed by the son of The Exorcist’s star.

Miss Congeniality and Feminism of the 2000s: What Have We Learned?

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There are some wildly dated moments in Miss Congeniality, typical of a 2000s girl power rom-com, but many elements of the movie hold up.

The MVP: Lily Gladstone Anchors the Quiet Devastation of Under the Bridge

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Academy Award nominee Lily Gladstone shines in Hulu’s stellar Under the Bridge, grounding the series in their vulnerable performance.

Shōgun’s Finale Is an Elegy Instead of a Bloodbath, and the Series Is Better for It

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Shōgun’s finale delivered an extended funeral instead of a pitched battle, and this matched the series perfectly.

Joyer’s Slowcore Finds Its Footing on Night Songs

Joyer Night Songs

Brothers Nick and Shane Sullivan give us a healthy, mellow album that easily detonates into pop choruses or splattered distortion.