Feeling EVERYTHING
Better left unsaid
Often, I can relate to WILLOW’s contradictory impulses. It is one thing to admit to weakness; it is another to make room for help.
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Power ranking manic pixie dream girls
While some films fail to give the manic pixie dream girl any life of her own, others have created one that goes against its misogynistic roots.
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Cameron Crowe, you’re my hero
Cutting Room Floor
I consumed Penny Lane’s lines as they spilled into my ears. I was mesmerized by Russell strumming his guitar into a packed stadium.
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Terrence loves you
Cutting Room Floor
We were watching “American Psycho” when I kissed him for the last time. In some ways, I felt like I was kissing Patrick Bateman but that I’d rewritten the script and found his heart in his hand, at least for the night. Or maybe I was kissing the Dude. “The
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In memory of Phillip Seymour Hoffman
In the span of his 23-year career, Phillip Seymour Hoffman appeared in more than 50 films. His portrayal of Truman Capote in Bennett Miller’s “Capote” (2005) won him the Academy Award for Best Actor. Additionally, he was nominated for Academy Awards three times for supporting roles.
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Tunesday: Songs That Make a Scene
In case your summer media indulgence has taken a dip, Tunesday will help you get right back on track. This week’s playlist takes iconic scenes from movies that simply would not be the same without the musical overlay. Therefore it is not only a collection of notable tracks but also
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Off the beat: Learning to be alone on Valentine’s Day
For the past two years, I have met up with my valentine. We go through the motions. We watch movies. We have sex. Last year, we even baked a cake. It was chocolate with raspberries on top. These might sound like normal romantic activities. But the thing is, I was single both of these times.
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