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Maybe This Is About by Emilio AmaroFeb 24, 20218:15 amFebruary 23, 2021
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MAYBE THIS IS ABOUT: ‘CHANGE OF HABIT’

The night I watched Change of Habit was the third night in a row I had watched a movie involving nuns, none of which were The Nun. If you’re finding time for those Conjuring spinoffs, you should consider better decisions […]

But Have You Heard by The GrumpsFeb 12, 20219:45 amFebruary 12, 2021
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BHYH: THE ‘LOVE/HATE COMPLEX’ MIX

For this week’s mix, our team of cute little cupids put together their recommendations for one love song and one “anti-love” song. Take a peek at our Valentine’s picks, and watch out for those pesky […]

Triggered! by Nathan SmithFeb 11, 20218:30 amFebruary 10, 2021
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DOCTOR, DOCTOR, IS THIS LOVE I’M FEELING? – THE JEALOUSY OF HAROLD RUSK

Of all the places a film could premiere, Dayton, Ohio is probably the last to come to mind. But on July 16th, 1982, Dayton, Ohio is exactly where Cannon Films released their new Valentine’s Day […]

Audio Fanfiction by elbeeFeb 5, 20218:15 amFebruary 4, 2021
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AUDIO FANFICTION: ‘SOUTHLAND TALES’

Richard Kelly is as divisive a director as they come. Stylish, moody, and dabbed with dark humor, allusions to morality, and unusually relatable situations, his three feature films to date (Donnie Darko, Southland Tales, The […]

Grumpire Interviews! by Nick SpacekFeb 3, 20218:15 amFebruary 2, 2021
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‘OH, People–People, No!’ TV’s Tim Stack on the cult of ‘Night Stand’

The mid-’90s seemed to be the golden age of syndicated television. After the prime-time, major network programming ended, you could search the dials to discover a vast swathe of programming populating the late-night airwaves. From […]

by The GrumpsJan 29, 20217:00 amFebruary 12, 2021
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NATHAN SMITH DOESN’T LIKE FRIDAY THE 13TH (2009)

Grumpire 11, Friday the 13th Remake 0 Hello friends, we’re back with the second episode in a row that pits two classic horror movie remakes against each other! How exciting! This week, Grumpire columnist Nathan […]

Maybe This Is About by Emilio AmaroJan 19, 20218:30 amJanuary 19, 2021
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MAYBE THIS IS ABOUT ‘MAGNOLIA’

Nothing says “I got free time aplenty” like watching a three-hour movie. The first thing I think about when it comes to a three-hour runtime is children. Given how demanding being a parent must be, […]

Mixtapes by The GrumpsJan 15, 202112:40 pmJanuary 15, 2021
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MIXTAPE: GRUMPY ’91

1991: the year hair metal got sheared, the year we all took a big ol’ whiff of teen spirit, the year college radio really started paying attention to Athens, the year that defined alternative rap […]

Editorials by Brian MillerJan 11, 20218:15 amJanuary 8, 2021
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IF YOU’RE CLOSE ENOUGH TO READ THIS HEADLINE, YOU OWN THE RIGHTS TO BATMAN. ALSO, YOU’RE A RELIGIOUS NUT.

Brian Miller holds a degree in Religious Studies from the University of California, Berkeley. Be sure to click over to his personal movie review blog to see his “favorite filmic things” of 2020. If you […]

Bloody Piss-Take by Justin HarlanJan 6, 202110:10 amJanuary 6, 2021
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OVERLOOK THE HYPE: A BLOODY PISS-TAKE ON ‘THE SHINING’

Stanley Kubrick was a cinematic genius – an asshole, sure, but a brilliant filmmaker. Capturing amazing shots of both realistic scenes and fantastical ones, Kubrick had the type of eye for framing, lighting, and staging […]

Articles by Michael CampochiaroJan 4, 20219:05 amJanuary 3, 2021
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“THERE’S A STORM COMING”: ‘TAKE SHELTER’

“You think I’m crazy? Well, listen up, there’s a storm coming like nothing you’ve ever seen, and not a one of you is prepared for it.” Some of us can catalog our various family member’s […]

Triggered! by Nathan SmithJan 1, 20212:00 pmJanuary 1, 2021
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PARTY AT ERIK ESTRADA’S! – THE MISOGYNY OF RICHARD SULLIVAN IN NEW YEAR’S EVIL

Any good slasher movie worth its salt gives us a villain that has some traumatic event that sets off their murderous frenzy – their trigger if you will. In this installment, the focus is on […]

Editorials by Jay AlaryDec 31, 202012:46 pmDecember 31, 2020
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CONFESSIONS OF A NEUROTIC, LAZY FILM JUNKIE DURING THE ENDLESS CALAMITY OF 2020

Ten months into the never-ending nightmare that is the COVID-19 pandemic, I’m exhausted, adrift in a world gone mad with cruel, inept politicians, conflicting social-media messaging, selfish, belligerent anti-maskers, and death. I’ve dealt with several […]

Bloody Piss-Take by Justin HarlanDec 24, 202012:00 pmDecember 24, 2020
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HUMBUG: A BLOODY PISS-TAKE ON THE ULTIMATE CHRISTMAS HORROR SERIES

It’s the most wonderful time of the year…or so we’re told. While it’s got its share of big family fun and lovely gifts, Christmastime is also when families get together to brawl, rehash our fights […]

Hi Ho SilverScreen by Jay AlaryDec 22, 202010:30 amDecember 22, 2020
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A ROUGH AND TUMBLE XMAS WITH THE DUKE

John Wayne is an American film icon, but to me, he’s also an annual reminder of the most wonderful time of the year. While I cannot think of anything “wonderful” about 2020, when I think […]

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