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“For Love of the Game” strikes out hard

For Love of the Game
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Sam Raimi’s most forgettable director-for-hire job is a painfully earnest baseball drama starring Kevin Costner.

Tim Stevens Posted on October 21, 2020October 21, 2020

Reflecting on the Post-9/11 Malaise of “25th Hour”

25th Hour
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A riveting portraint of post-9/11 New York City, Spike Lee’s scintillating crime drama is one of his most intriguing explorations.

Tim Stevens Posted on March 23, 2020March 23, 2020

Succession Finale Recap: Reigns End in “This Is Not For Tears”

Succession This Is Not for Tears
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Ken’s character arc comes full circle in a surprising, shocking, dynamite finale to a stunning season of television.

Clint Worthington Posted on October 13, 2019October 13, 2019

Succession Recap: The Roys Go to “DC” For Some Major Damage Control

Succession DC
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A shockingly-timely Succession lets all manner of narrative chickens come to roost.

Clint Worthington Posted on October 6, 2019October 6, 2019

Succession Recap: “Dundee” Reckons With Logan’s Legacy

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A trip to Logan’s childhood home threatens to fracture the family even further, as Rhea continues to squeeze her way into the Roy’s inner circle.

Clint Worthington Posted on September 29, 2019September 29, 2019

Succession Recap: Waystar Tackles #MeToo in “Argestes”

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The Cruises bomb finally drops at the most inconvenient moment for the Roys on another acid-tongued episode. How […]

Clint Worthington Posted on September 15, 2019September 15, 2019

Succession Recap: The Roys Meet Their Match in “Tern Haven”

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The Roys make their first moves toward securing Pierce in a tense family-on-family meeting.

Clint Worthington Posted on September 8, 2019September 8, 2019

Succession Recap: Logan Goes “Hunting” For Control

Succession Hunting
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Logan tightens his grip on the Roy family and Waystar as a corporate retreat gets downright feral.

Clint Worthington Posted on August 25, 2019August 25, 2019

Succession Recap: “Vaulter” Reveals Shaky Foundations of Online Media

Succession Vaulter
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The Roys slash and burn old and new media alike as they contemplate their uncertain futures.

Clint Worthington Posted on August 19, 2019August 19, 2019

Succession Recap: Season Two Regroups at “The Summer Palace”

Succession The Summer Palace
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HBO’s cuttingly dark upper-crust family drama carves new depths of capitalist depravity in the season premiere.

Clint Worthington Posted on August 11, 2019August 11, 2019

Good Omens Review: Seeking a Friend for the End of the World

Good Omens
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Amazon’s adaptation of the Neil Gaiman/Terry Pratchett novel is an unwieldy but charming tale of finding love in the darkest places.

Chris Ludovici Posted on May 20, 2019August 10, 2020

CIFF 2018 Dispatch, Part 1 (Feat. Interview w/Felix van Groeningen)

Chicago International Film Festival - Dispatch 1
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This piece was originally posted on Alcohollywood The 54th Chicago International Film Festival is more than just an […]

Clint Worthington Posted on October 15, 2018January 29, 2019
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