Author: Marshall Estes

Lightyear (Walt Disney Studios/Pixar)L
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June 15, 2022

Lightyear takes one of Pixar’s iconic characters to infinity and beyond

The Toy Story spinoff balances humor, heart, action, and a little existential dread in a sci-fi adventure for all ages. 
Fire Island Interview Joel Kim Booster Andrew AhnJ
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May 22, 2022

Joel Kim Booster and Andrew Ahn on the ins and outs of Fire Island

We sit down with the director and writer/star of the Asian-centered gay romcom to talk Austen, toxic gays, and more.
Our Father (Netflix)N
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May 13, 2022

Netflix’s new documentary delves into the sins of “Our Father”

Blumhouse explores real-life horror in this compelling and disturbing documentary.
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April 21, 2022

For a good time, call The Bad Guys 

Dreamwork’s latest animated offering provides a fun, albeit shallow, romp with morally gray characters in a colorful world.
Bad VeganB
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March 14, 2022

Bad Vegan whips up a complicated and nuanced dish

Netflix's latest docuseries goes beyond the headlines of Vegan Chef Sarma Melngailis’ arrest to show a more ambiguous picture.
DogD
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February 17, 2022

Dog is a middle-of-the-road road movie

Channing Tatum tries to teach the buddy comedy genre some new tricks, but ends up playing dead
Dollface Season 2 (Hulu)G
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February 4, 2022

Girl, wash your Dollface and lean into season two

The second season brings growth to its characters while keeping things fluffy, fun, and somewhat feminist. 
Hotel Transylvania: TransformaniaH
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January 11, 2022

Hotel Transylvania: Transformania is a sadly “bleh” close to the series

Despite a fun premise and some solid character work, Drac and company's last ride is a disappointingly bloodless affair.
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December 9, 2021

Mr. Saturday Night throws a rare mirror ball light on film producers

Eschewing the creative for the business side of film gives the new documentary an interesting niche.
West Side Story (2021) (20th Century Studios)S
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December 2, 2021

Spielberg’s adaptation of West Side Story is a staggering showcase for Sondheim

Steven Spielberg and Tony Kushner adapt the classic Stephen Sondheim musical into a vivid, gripping tale that builds on what the Robert Wise version did right.