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You ever feel trapped? Like, you are stuck in a situation that you can’t escape? Sometimes that isolation can be incredibly damning, but other times it might be freeing. This week with on Stay Wtachin’ Mondays at the Movies, let’s talk about two movies that deal with isolation in two radically different ways. The first movie we’re talking about this week is the new family drama-horror-thriller The Lodge. Then, let’s tackle the romantic and painterly film, Portrait of a Lady on Fire. These movies are so different but beautiful in their own ways…

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Feb172020

Monday at the Movies: Sonic the Hedgehog and To All the Boys: P.S. I Still Love You

This week at the movies was fine, just fine, nothing great or memorable. But I guess sometimes we need weeks like that at the movies. We need to be able to just turn our brains off and hopefully find some simple enjoyment on screen. This week on Stay Watchin’ Monday at the Movies, let’s talk…

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Feb102020

Mondays at the Movies: The Gentlemen and Birds of Prey

This week on Stay Watchin’, Mondays at the Movies are back! We’re going to dive into two movies that have underperformed (probably because they were under-advertised) so far this year. Let’s talk about The Gentlemen and Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn).

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Feb52020

And the Oscar Goes to… Breaking Down the Best Picture Nominees

On this week’s episode of Stay Watchin’, let’s talk about some of the best films of the year dive into the best picture nominees for the 92nd Academy Awards. I’ll share my spoiler-free thoughts on the films Ford V Ferrari, The Irishman, Jojo Rabbit, Joker, Little Women, Marriage Story, 1917, Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood, and Parasite.

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Jan72020

2019 in the Rearview: A Few of My Favorite Things

With the new year here, at last, join me on the latest episode of Stay Watchin’ for a trip back through some of my favorite pieces of entertainment from 2019. I’ll share some of the games, films, podcasts, and TV shows I loved this year. Did your favorite film or TV show make the list? Strap in and find out!

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Dec202019

A Thousand Generations Live in You Now: Reflecting on 42 Years of Star Wars

With The Rise of Skywalker releasing this weekend, let’s reflect on the Star Wars saga and it’s lasting place in the imagination of generations of padawans.

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Dec122019

Is It Good? and Other Loaded Questions About Movies

This week on Stay Watchin’, let’s talk about the questions that give me pause when talking about films and other forms of entertainment, as well as what questions might lead to better entertainment recommendations.

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Dec52019