Author: Amichai Abraham
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Remembering Norm Macdonald
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It came as a shock on Sept. 14 when the world learned of the untimely passing of Norm Macdonald. He was 61 when he…
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Instead of leaning on tired tropes, movies could really use some more originality
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Recently, I was watching the film Free Guy. It was… fine up until the end where during an epic final confrontation, Ryan Reynolds pulled…
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What to look out for at this year’s Toronto International Film Festival
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The 46th Toronto International Film Festival has finally come. With over 200 films and people from all walks of life in attendance, TIFF is…
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What’s next on the horizon for the James Bond film franchise?
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Poised to be the final film in the Daniel Craig-era of Bond films, the new trailer for No Time to Die has promised a…
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Invincible makes a mark with its graphic depiction of animated violence
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Animation is such a freeing medium where live-action requires you to fit the narrow constraints of physical limitation, impossible camera movements, and safety. In…
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Taking a look at the ethics of trophy hunting
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Valentine’s Day means different things to everyone, typically a day for romantic activities with loved ones, or eating a big box of chocolates all…
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The 20th anniversary of these three classic films
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Well, 2020 is finally over. Thankfully, we somehow managed to make it to the end, which means we can all continue to progress back…
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Easy Rider and the importance of cinematography
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A hippie with Elvis-style sideburns hides a tube of cash inside his motorcycle’s American flag-styled fuel tank. He drives up to his long-haired friend…
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Alternatives to the traditional model of sport
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I spend too much time on YouTube—way too much time. The feeling may be familiar to some; you’re just scrolling through videos, clicking on…
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Three Halloween movies to keep Spooky Season alive
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It’s that spooky time of year again: Halloween time. Unfortunately, I don’t think this Halloween was particularly scary considering that in 2020 every day…
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