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Film

The cast of "A Fish Called Wanda." (via flickr.com)

Staff Recs: Best Film Ensembles

Every so often, a movie ensemble absolutely blows audiences away and makes us ask ourselves, “How can one movie could contain so much talent and power?”
Every so often, a movie ensemble absolutely blows audiences away and makes us ask ourselves, “How can one movie could contain so much talent and power?”
Chris Pine in "Outlaw King." (via netflix.com)

Netflix Historical Drama ‘Outlaw King’ Falls Short of Epic

Fareid El Gafy, Contributing Writer November 14, 2018
The Scottish biopic starring Chris Pine was re-edited following its TIFF premiere, but it’s still a mixed bag
The poster for "We Are Not Done Yet." (Courtesy of HBO)

HBO’s ‘We Are Not Done Yet’ Shows Even After War, the Fight Isn’t Over for Veterans

The new HBO documentary focuses on veterans suffering from PTSD and how they can cope through artistic expression.
Daniel Devine, Contributing Writer November 14, 2018

In the military, there is a mantra that both on and off the battlefield “No Man is Left Behind.” Though comforting in theory, the new HBO documentary “We Are Not Done Yet”...

Wyatt Russell in "Overlord." (via facebook.com)

‘Overlord’ Is an Amazing WWII B-Movie That Offers Zombies Too

Though advertised as a generic zombie flick, the J.J. Abrams-produced film is secretly a stellar World War II action-thriller flying under the radar.
Guru Ramanathan, Film & TV Editor November 12, 2018
Though advertised as a generic zombie flick, the J.J. Abrams-produced film is secretly a stellar World War II action-thriller flying under the radar.
Robin Wright in "House of Cards." (via netflix.com)

Can a Show Go on Without Its Star?

How does a show move forward after the departure of a controversial figure that it revolved around?
Taylor Stout, Staff Writer November 12, 2018
How does a show move forward after the departure of a controversial figure that it revolved around?
Timothée Chalamet and Steve Carell in a scene from "Beautiful Boy." (Courtesy of StrategyPR)

The Depiction of Substance Abuse on Screen

Matt Markowski, Contributing Writer November 9, 2018
Both “A Star is Born” and “Beautiful Boy” paint brutally honest pictures of the emotional toll of substance abuse.
Rami Malek in "Bohemian Rhapsody" (Courtesy of 20th Century Fox)

Queen as Told Through Fake Teeth, Haircuts and Cats

Julia Fields, Contributing Writer November 6, 2018
Musical biopic “Bohemian Rhapsody” dives into the life of Freddie Mercury and the rocky journey of the ever-famous band, Queen.
 Calum Worthy and Jackie Long in "Bodied".  (Courtesy of Youtube Neon)

‘Bodied’ Insults Everyone and Gets Away With It

Arin Garland, Contributing Writer November 6, 2018
The Eminem-produced film uses battle rapping to tackle PC culture.
Theodore Pellerin and Lucas Hedges in "Boy Erased." (Courtesy of Focus Features)

‘Boy Erased’ Depicts the Jarring Realities of Gay Conversion Therapy

Based on a true story, the Oscar hopeful is one of two dramas this year that focuses on gay conversion therapy.
Kaylee DeFreitas, Contributing Writer November 5, 2018
Based on a true story, the Oscar hopeful is one of two dramas this year that focuses on gay conversion therapy.
Hugh Jackman as Gary Hart in "The Front Runner." (Courtesy of Sony Pictures)

From ‘Front Runner’ to Political Pariah

Politics and celebrity collide in “The Front Runner,” which tells the story of 1988 presidential hopeful Gary Hart, whose campaign was derailed by rumors of an extramarital affair.
Daniella Nichinson, Arts Editor November 5, 2018
Politics and celebrity collide in “The Front Runner,” which tells the story of 1988 presidential hopeful Gary Hart, whose campaign was derailed by rumors of an extramarital affair.
Harrison Ford in a still from "Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope," which has since produced numerous sequels. (via facebook.com)

Modern Sequels and the Death of Continuity

With the new trend of retconning old sequels in a franchise, the real question is, what will happen to Breakin' 2: Electric Boogaloo?
Ethan Zack, Contributing Writer November 5, 2018
With the new trend of retconning old sequels in a franchise, the real question is, what will happen to Breakin' 2: Electric Boogaloo?
Dennis Hopper in "Blue Velvet." (via twitter.com)

Staff Recs: Best Villains

Get your watch queue ready for the baddest villains of them all.
Get your watch queue ready for the baddest villains of them all.