Vatican Paper Slams ‘Star Wars’ Calling It ‘Confused And Hazy’ | Variety

Courtesy of Disney/Lucasfilm Start Article Post Content ROME – Amid a chorus of overwhelmingly stellar reviews around the planet for “Star Wars: The Force Awakens,” Vatican daily L’Osservatore Romano begs to differ, calling the film “confused and hazy” and, even worse, opining that it “fails most spectacularly” in its representation of evil. The newspaper owned by…

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Quentin Tarantino’s 10 Best Movie Frames | WIRED

For many people, Quentin Tarantino’s legacy rests chiefly on his unique dialogue style and cultural references—but thinking of him as a writer and pastiche master sells his films short. In truth, QT has the visual dexterity to create some of the most memorable film images of the past 25 years. Each of his films contains brilliant camerawork, from…

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Netflix, Uncovering Cycles of Abuse and Chill: Jessica Jones and Domestic Violence by Shaadi Devereaux | Model View Culture

Content notice: Discussion of domestic abuse, intimate partner violence and abuse dynamics Contains Jessica Jones spoilers Jessica Jones was a passing Netflix click that quickly turned into an obsession. I had no prior knowledge of the series. I didn’t even attempt a wiki. I imagined another anxious white girl with a heart of gold who…

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For the Love of FN-2187: Why John Boyega as Finn is One of the Best New Characters in Star Wars | thenerdsofcolor

by Jamal Igle Star Wars: The Force Awakens is a juggernaut. Critically acclaimed and the current holder of the title of “biggest film opening of all time.” It’s an engaging film that engrosses the viewer and harkens back to the early days of franchise. As it is with all things pop culture, particularly in the…

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