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Review: ‘Migration’ is refreshingly original and sweet

December 20, 2023 Ayla Ruby Animation, Comedy Films & Shows, Family Films & Shows, Illumination 6 min read

Migration, the newest animated tale from Illumination, directed by Benjamin Renner and written by Mike White, flies into theaters this weekend, just in time for winter breaks and the holiday season. Migration is refreshingly original and sweet. It’s a fast-paced, heartwarming story with a positive message about family, bravery, and doing things out of your comfort zone. [Warning: light spoilers and impressions for Migration are below!]

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Exclusive: Interview with ‘Candy Cane Lane’ Director Reginald Hudlin

November 30, 2023 Ayla Ruby Comedy Films & Shows, Fantasy Films & Shows, Holidays, Prime Video 9 min read

Director Reginald Hudlin has a storied career. From the hip-hop-infused beats of the 90s hit House Party to the soul-stirring drama of Django Unchained, Hudlin’s directorial vision and producing prowess have been responsible for some of the most iconic films of our time. (Literally! Last year, the Library of Congress included House Party for preservation on the National Film Registry.) Hudlin has had a hand in some incredible

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Review: Prime Video’s ‘Candy Cane Lane’ is a Refreshingly Hilarious Christmas Film

November 30, 2023 Brian Kitson Comedy Films & Shows, Fantasy Films & Shows, Holidays, Prime Video 7 min read

What’s the holiday season without a film about the importance of family and finding the true spirit of Christmas? It’s either that trope or a city girl stuck in a small town where she finds love and the spirit of the holidays. The pickings are limited when it comes to messages in our Christmas films, however, there’s something magical each and

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Review: Christmas Returns with ‘The Santa Clauses’ Season 2 Premiere!

November 13, 2023 Brian Kitson Comedy Films & Shows, Disney+, Family Films & Shows, Fantasy Films & Shows, Holidays, Santa Claus 9 min read

It’s time to put your Jack O’Lantern and witches’ hats away, the holiday season is finally upon us! As the days get colder in Michigan and snow begins to roll in, it’s the perfect time to bake some Christmas cookies, snuggle under a warm blanket with a nice mug of hot cocoa, and load up your favorite holiday film. There are

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NYCC Exclusive Interview: Vivienne Medrano Talks ‘Hazbin Hotel’

October 16, 2023 Ayla Ruby A24, Animation, Comedy Films & Shows, NYCC, Prime Video, The Hellaverse 16 min read

Hazbin Hotel, the animated story about a hotel run by the Princess of Hell, Charlie Morningstar, has a massive fandom. It made the jump from the pilot on YouTube to an upcoming full-season release on Prime Video. Over the weekend at New York Comic Con (NYCC), we had the chance to sit down with the creator behind the show, Vivienne Medrano.

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‘Shining Vale’ Review: Season 2 is a Muddled Riot

October 13, 2023 Brian Kitson Comedy Films & Shows, Horror Films & Shows, Starz 8 min read

During this time of year, there’s a never-ending slew of horror-related films and television shows coming out. Trust me, I know, seeing I’ve reviewed quite a few over the past couple of weeks. But hey, when spooky season has arrived, what’s one more to add to the collection? So if you’re all caught up on the likes of American Horror Story

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Review: ‘Rick and Morty’ Season 7

October 12, 2023 Anthony Flagg Adult Swim, Animation, Comedy Films & Shows, Rick and Morty, Sci-Fi Films & Shows 6 min read

Look, I don’t know how to exactly get the point across, so I’ll be blunt, Rick and Morty are back! It’s a bit different, not much more than what you’re used to already and it’s still the great Sanchez/Smith family you know and love. The animated series returns with season 7 on Adult Swim, on Sunday nights and it’s going to

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‘Our Flag Means Death’ Season 2 Review: Romance is Back With A Vengeance

September 28, 2023 Izzy Friedman Comedy Films & Shows, LGBTQ+, Max 7 min read

After over a year of waiting, Our Flag Means Death (Created by David Jenkins) has finally returned to us. The wait has been long, but certainly worth it. The crew of the Revenge are back and… Well, they’re not better than ever. They are actually pretty sad. Last season left us with endless questions and plenty of heartbreak. Let’s find out if

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‘Bottoms’ Review: ‘Superbad’ Meets ‘Fight Club’ in this Gay Comedy

September 6, 2023 Brian Kitson Comedy Films & Shows, LGBTQ+, MGM 10 min read

For those who might have tuned in to The Cosmic Circle recently, some other writers and I got together to discuss LGBTQ+ representation in film and television. Over the course of over an hour, we spoke on where Queer representation began for us and the landscape it stands at currently. We discussed recent projects, such as Interview With The Vampire, Red, White