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The numbers are in—or at least initial estimates from the Mouse House—and Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu surpassed expectations this holiday weekend. According to the studio, the latest movie set in the galaxy far, far away took off with an estimated $100 million in the U.S., flying well past

A lot of stories get retold through the lens of different generations, with each director wanting to tackle it in different ways. However, what really motivates Hollywood into making these remakes is money. Recognizable stories sell well, and even if people don’t remember the original, it’s still a structure that

We don’t expect movies to be perfect, but when crafting films with millions of dollars, you’d expect some fact checking to be happening. Alas, in the name of the narrative, these few factoids got lost in the sea. You might’ve not noticed them on your first watch, but once you

Movies aren’t perfect, but we can excuse a few mistakes to understand the overall story. Even audience members, when retelling a movie or even a personal tale, can forget details that need clarifying. We prefer when it doesn’t happen, but understand when it does… although some scenes are just too

Some movies are widely praised not only for their storytelling or visuals, but for the sense that they carry deeper meaning just beneath the surface. Over time, certain films gain reputations as “intellectual” or “philosophical” works, but are they really? Viewers often leave these films confused, but you can be