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“Spider-Man” swung us into the brightness of the modern superhero era

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Sam Raimi brought his camp sensibilities to Marvel’s friendly neighborhood Spider-Man, launching a bright new era for superhero filmmaking.

Andrea Thompson Posted on October 29, 2020October 29, 2020

From page to screen, “Spider-Man 2” brought New York to life

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Despite attempts to recapture its magic, Sam Raimi’s second superhero entry remains the best in energy and empathy.

Ben Kaye Posted on October 27, 2020October 27, 2020

20 years on, “Bring It On” scores high on spirit and voice

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Kirsten Dunst and Gabrielle Union’s cheerful high-school comedy finds ways to pepper charming rivalry with digs at cultural theft.

B.L. Panther Posted on August 25, 2020August 24, 2020

A Dream Goes On Forever: “The Virgin Suicides” At 20

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Sofia Coppola’s dreamy, empathetic adaptation of Jeffrey Eugenides’ novel about troubled teens has only improved with time.

Peter Sobczynski Posted on April 21, 2020April 22, 2020

The Christmas Spirit of the 1994 “Little Women”

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Gillian Armstrong’s 1994 adaptation of the Louisa May Alcott novel is a perfect balm for the holidays.

Shannon Campe Posted on December 23, 2019December 22, 2019

The Top 25 TV Shows of 2019

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From HBO (Chernobyl, Watchmen, Succession) to Netflix (Russian Doll, The Crown, Stranger Things) and beyond, we break down the best TV of the year.

The Spool Staff Posted on December 16, 2019December 18, 2019

Goodbye to the Light: “Interview With the Vampire” at 25

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Remembering when Tom Cruise defied audience expectations in a campy, sumptuous adaptation of Anne Rice’s vampire soap opera.

Gena Radcliffe Posted on November 11, 2019November 9, 2019

On Becoming a God in Central Florida: “Go Getters Gonna Go Getcha”

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One character’s ending results in some unexpected new beginnings as the season comes to a close.

Gena Radcliffe Posted on October 21, 2019October 19, 2019

On Becoming a God in Central Florida Recap: “Birthday Party”

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The road to success (whatever that means) suddenly gets a little more convoluted as Krystal receives some unexpected career counseling.

Gena Radcliffe Posted on October 7, 2019October 1, 2019

On Becoming a God in Central Florida Recap: “Flint Glass”

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The lies & deception are piling up like FAM boxes as Cody dedicates himself yet again to the holy church of Obie.

Gena Radcliffe Posted on September 30, 2019September 28, 2019

On Becoming a God in Central Florida Recap: “American Merchandise”

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The true insidiousness of FAM is revealed as Krystal rubs elbows with the upper crust, and a shocking event pushes Ernie into action.

Gena Radcliffe Posted on September 23, 2019September 21, 2019

On Becoming a God in Central Florida Recap: “Many Masters”

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Masks slip & things are weirder than ever as Krystal gets an audience with the man himself.

Gena Radcliffe Posted on September 16, 2019September 15, 2019

On Becoming a God in Central Florida Recap: “Manifest Destinee”

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Things get weird, Krystal meets a new adversary, and a partnership take a heated turn.

Gena Radcliffe Posted on September 9, 2019September 9, 2019

On Becoming a God in Central Florida Recap: Everybody Into the Pool in “A Positive Spin!”

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Krystal levels several playing fields in an uneven third episode.

Gena Radcliffe Posted on September 9, 2019September 9, 2019

On Becoming a God Recap: Confronting “The Gloomy-Zoomies”

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Krystal finally understands the gravity of her situation in a bleak second episode.

Gena Radcliffe Posted on September 1, 2019August 31, 2019

On Becoming a God in Central Florida Recap: “Stinker Thinker” Thinks Big

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The first episode of Showtime’s new series sets up a dark comedy that satirizes pyramid schemes & hustle […]

Gena Radcliffe Posted on August 25, 2019August 25, 2019
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