series review
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Bridgerton’s “feminism” falls short of real solidarity
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Spoilers Ahead! Bridgerton is a show that attempts to be feminist, but often falls short, favouring half-hearted speeches about feminism instead of solidarity between all women for collective liberation. One of the best examples of this is the character of Penelope Bridgerton. Penelope is the author of the Lady Whistledown gossip columns, where she comments on the lives of those…
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Wake Up Dead Man sharpens the mystery?
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Released in late November, Rian Johnson’s Wake Up Dead Man (2025) is quite possibly the best film in the Knives Out franchise. With outstanding performances, a satisfyingly complex plot and stunning cinematography, the third installment is bound to captivate audiences from start to finish. The film follows the familiar Knives Out formula, introducing audiences to a suspicious,…
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Boarders is a must watch
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If you are currently boycotting American streaming services like Netflix, Disney Plus, and Prime Video, you might be left wondering about what hit series to binge next. The answer is BBC’s Boarders. The second season of Boarders was released earlier this year and is even more action packed than the last. The series follows five…
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Thoughts while rewatching Gilmore Girls in 2024
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It’s that time of year again. With the warm weather gone, people across the world are settling into their yearly tradition: Rewatching Gilmore Girls. For me, this year marks my first rewatch. While I’ve seen a lot of the show more than once out of order, last year my girlfriend had me go through the…
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Rings of Power a treat for fans of Tolkien’s universe
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It has been a long two-year wait for Tolkien fans, but Amazon has richly rewarded them for their patience. The Rings of Power is a prequel to the events of Peter Jackson’s The Lord of the Rings adaptation, despite there being little source material from J.R.R. Tolkien’s works. Premiering in September 2022, the show has…
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House of the Dragon Season 2 continues worldbuilding
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After much anticipation and speculation from fans of HBO’s House of the Dragon, the television series adaptation of George R.R. Martin’s Fire & Blood, the second season of the show HBO’s House of the Dragon commenced on Jun. 16 and concluded on Aug. 3. With a total of eight episodes, the season falls two episodes…
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Canadians boycott grocery giants amid price increases
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Many Canadians were committed to boycotting Loblaw Companies Limited stores across the country in May in protest of rising grocery prices. Today, thousands are continuing until their demands are met. The protest was started by Emily Johnson, a social worker who was fed up with exorbitant grocery prices, decreasing food quality and the grocery chain’s…
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