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‘Invincible’ is Still Fine. But It's Also Running in Circles.

Why is Robert Kirkman stalling when we should be neck-deep in a Viltrumite invasion?

Feb 20 •

Akos Peterbencze

'House' Was the Quintessential Single-Guy Show

Remember Dr. Greg House, the poster boy for middle-aged single blokes with near-infinite freedom and impunity?

Feb 10 •

Akos Peterbencze

The Exquisite Eerieness of Bird Horrors Part II: 'Hatching' (2022)

Exploring further the themes of Bird Horrors in Hanna Bergholm’s unusual, deliciously gory, coming-of-age creature feature

Jan 9 •

Akos Peterbencze

My 10 Favorite Movies and TV Shows of 2024

Here we go again 🎉

Dec 31, 2024 •

Akos Peterbencze

Is 'Everybody's Fine' One of the Most Underrated Christmas Movies Ever?

Dec 25, 2024 •

Akos Peterbencze

Men in their 30s with Few to No Friends, ‘Bad Friends’ is for You

Comedians Bobby Lee and Andrew Santino revive what makes friendship fun, sweet, and essential

Dec 12, 2024 •

Akos Peterbencze

The Exquisite Eeriness of Bird Horrors Part I: 'Vivarium' (2020)

Is "Bird Horror" becoming a new, intriguingly strange trend in contemporary horror?

Dec 2, 2024 •

Akos Peterbencze

Into Darkness: ‘The Descent’

Oct 31, 2024 •

Akos Peterbencze

Horror Aughts #5: ‘The Ring 2’ — Oh, Those Silly Little Kids

Rachel. Rachel! Racheeeel!

Oct 28, 2024 •

Akos Peterbencze

‘Wise Guy: David Chase and The Sopranos’ Got Us Fans All Teary-Eyed and Nostalgic Once Again

Alex Gibney dissects one of the best TV shows ever made and the people behind it

Oct 21, 2024 •

Akos Peterbencze

‘Blink Twice’ and the Ramifications of Submitting Control

Is Zoe Kravitz’s directorial feature debut a feminist satire or a cautionary tale? What if it’s both? An examination

Oct 15, 2024 •

Akos Peterbencze

'Ordinary People' and The Unspoken Feelings We Take For Granted in Our Family

Robert Redford’s 1980 directorial debut forces us to re-evaluate and articulate love even when it's uncomfortable, even when it hurts

Sep 23, 2024 •

Akos Peterbencze

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