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For those who have not read the book but love a good romance story, this film will easily grab your attention and your heart. And for those who are fans of the novel, it is safe to say they were pleased by this adaptation. Because even if you are bad at science, it is easy to see the chemistry between these two characters.</p></div><div class="author-container"><div class="author-detail"><div><span class="author-name">Sarah McAlister</span></div></div></div></div></a></article><article class="article-preview-card"><a class="article-card-link" href="/articles/performance-and-entrapment-in-pink-lady"><div class="article-img-wrapper"><div role="img" aria-label="A Pink Wig as a Symbol of Performance and Entrapment in "Pink Lady" Incluvie Movie Review" style="background-image:url(https://www.cms.incluvie.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Pink-Lady.webp), url(https://www.cms.incluvie.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Pink-Lady.webp), url(/build/public/img/placeholder-gradient-vertical.jpg)"></div></div><div class="article-card-body"><div class="article-title"><h2> <!-- -->A Pink Wig as a Symbol of Performance and Entrapment in "Pink Lady"<!-- --> </h2></div><div class="article-review"><p>Most movies give you their point upfront, while others make you think itâs about a specific topic, then reveal that the story is about something else. Pink Lady belongs somewhere in the middle of those two categories. 39</p></div><div class="author-container"><div class="author-detail"><div><span class="author-name">Simina Munteanu</span></div></div></div></div></a></article></div><div class="articles-section__load-more-button"><button>
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Allies play an essential role in advancing representation and inclusion.</p></div></div><div class="trending__container"><div class="trending__list"><h2>POPULAR IN THEATERS</h2><ul><li><a class="trending__movie-title" href="/movie/the-love-hypothesis-1032863">The Love Hypothesis</a><div class="part incluvie-score"><div class="logo-container"><div class="scores-container"><img src="/build/public/img/incluvie_stamp.png" alt="incluvie sticker" class="sticker sticker-homepage"/><img src="/build/public/img/incluvie_stamp.png" alt="incluvie sticker" class="sticker sticker-homepage"/></div></div></div></li><li><a class="trending__movie-title" href="/movie/it-ends-1422011">It Ends</a><div class="part incluvie-score"><div class="logo-container"><div class="scores-container"><img src="/build/public/img/incluvie_stamp.png" alt="incluvie sticker" class="sticker sticker-homepage"/><img src="/build/public/img/incluvie_stamp.png" alt="incluvie sticker" class="sticker sticker-homepage"/></div></div></div></li><li><a class="trending__movie-title" href="/movie/coyote-vs-acme-1204680">Coyote vs. Acme</a><div class="part incluvie-score"><div class="logo-container"><div class="scores-container"><img src="/build/public/img/incluvie_stamp.png" alt="incluvie sticker" class="sticker sticker-homepage"/></div></div></div></li><li><a class="trending__movie-title" href="/movie/the-end-of-oak-street-1101383">The End of Oak Street</a><div class="part incluvie-score"><div class="logo-container"><div class="scores-container"><img src="/build/public/img/incluvie_stamp.png" alt="incluvie sticker" class="sticker sticker-homepage"/></div></div></div></li><li><a class="trending__movie-title" href="/movie/spider-man-brand-new-day-969681">Spider-Man: Brand New Day</a><div class="part incluvie-score"><div class="logo-container"><div class="scores-container"><img src="/build/public/img/incluvie_stamp.png" alt="incluvie sticker" class="sticker sticker-homepage"/></div></div></div></li><li><a class="trending__movie-title" href="/movie/the-odyssey-1368337">The Odyssey</a><div class="part incluvie-score"><div class="logo-container"><div class="scores-container"><img src="/build/public/img/incluvie_stamp.png" alt="incluvie sticker" class="sticker sticker-homepage"/></div></div></div></li><li><a class="trending__movie-title" href="/movie/moana-1108427">Moana</a><div class="part incluvie-score"><div class="logo-container"><div class="scores-container"><img src="/build/public/img/incluvie_stamp.png" alt="incluvie sticker" class="sticker sticker-homepage"/><img src="/build/public/img/incluvie_stamp.png" alt="incluvie sticker" class="sticker sticker-homepage"/></div></div></div></li><li><a class="trending__movie-title" href="/movie/toy-story-5-1084244">Toy Story 5</a><div class="part incluvie-score"><div class="logo-container"><div class="scores-container"><img src="/build/public/img/incluvie_stamp.png" alt="incluvie sticker" class="sticker sticker-homepage"/></div></div></div></li><li><a class="trending__movie-title" href="/movie/backrooms-1083381">Backrooms</a><div class="part incluvie-score"><div class="logo-container"><div class="scores-container"><img src="/build/public/img/incluvie_stamp.png" alt="incluvie sticker" class="sticker sticker-homepage"/><img src="/build/public/img/incluvie_stamp.png" alt="incluvie sticker" class="sticker sticker-homepage"/></div></div></div></li><li><a class="trending__movie-title" href="/movie/obsession-1339713">Obsession</a><div class="part incluvie-score"><div class="logo-container"><div class="scores-container"><img src="/build/public/img/incluvie_stamp.png" alt="incluvie sticker" class="sticker sticker-homepage"/></div></div></div></li></ul></div><div class="trending__list"><h2>POPULAR STREAMING</h2><ul><li><a class="trending__movie-title" href="/movie/the-love-hypothesis-1032863">The Love Hypothesis</a><div class="part incluvie-score"><div class="logo-container"><div class="scores-container"><img src="/build/public/img/incluvie_stamp.png" alt="incluvie sticker" class="sticker sticker-homepage"/><img src="/build/public/img/incluvie_stamp.png" alt="incluvie sticker" class="sticker sticker-homepage"/></div></div></div></li><li><a class="trending__movie-title" href="/movie/avatar-aang-the-last-airbender-980431">Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender</a><div class="part incluvie-score"><div class="logo-container"><div class="scores-container"><img src="/build/public/img/incluvie_stamp.png" alt="incluvie sticker" class="sticker sticker-homepage"/><img src="/build/public/img/incluvie_stamp.png" alt="incluvie sticker" class="sticker sticker-homepage"/></div></div></div></li><li><a class="trending__movie-title" href="/movie/backrooms-1083381">Backrooms</a><div class="part incluvie-score"><div class="logo-container"><div class="scores-container"><img src="/build/public/img/incluvie_stamp.png" alt="incluvie sticker" class="sticker sticker-homepage"/><img src="/build/public/img/incluvie_stamp.png" alt="incluvie sticker" class="sticker sticker-homepage"/></div></div></div></li><li><a class="trending__movie-title" href="/movie/the-mandalorian-and-grogu-1228710">The Mandalorian and Grogu</a><div class="part incluvie-score"><div class="logo-container"><div class="scores-container"><img src="/build/public/img/incluvie_stamp.png" alt="incluvie sticker" class="sticker sticker-homepage"/><img src="/build/public/img/incluvie_stamp.png" alt="incluvie sticker" class="sticker sticker-homepage"/></div></div></div></li><li><a class="trending__movie-title" href="/movie/obsession-1339713">Obsession</a><div class="part incluvie-score"><div class="logo-container"><div class="scores-container"><img src="/build/public/img/incluvie_stamp.png" alt="incluvie sticker" class="sticker sticker-homepage"/></div></div></div></li><li><a class="trending__movie-title" href="/movie/zootopia-2-1084242">Zootopia 2</a><div class="part incluvie-score"><div class="logo-container"><div class="scores-container"><img src="/build/public/img/incluvie_stamp.png" alt="incluvie sticker" class="sticker sticker-homepage"/></div></div></div></li><li><a class="trending__movie-title" href="/movie/deadpool-wolverine-533535">Deadpool & Wolverine</a><div class="part incluvie-score"><div class="logo-container"><div class="scores-container"><img src="/build/public/img/incluvie_stamp.png" alt="incluvie sticker" class="sticker sticker-homepage"/></div></div></div></li><li><a class="trending__movie-title" href="/movie/joker-475557">Joker</a><div class="part incluvie-score"><div class="logo-container"><div class="scores-container"><img src="/build/public/img/incluvie_stamp.png" alt="incluvie sticker" class="sticker sticker-homepage"/></div></div></div></li><li><a class="trending__movie-title" href="/movie/avengers-endgame-299534">Avengers: Endgame</a><div class="part incluvie-score"><div class="logo-container"><div class="scores-container"><img src="/build/public/img/incluvie_stamp.png" alt="incluvie sticker" class="sticker sticker-homepage"/></div></div></div></li><li><a class="trending__movie-title" href="/movie/avengers-infinity-war-299536">Avengers: Infinity War</a><div class="part incluvie-score"><div class="logo-container"><div class="scores-container"><img src="/build/public/img/incluvie_stamp.png" alt="incluvie sticker" class="sticker sticker-homepage"/></div></div></div></li></ul></div><div class="trending__banner_container"><h3>Sponsors</h3><a rel="nofollow sponsored" href="https://thefemininestoic.com/" target="_blank"><img src="/build/public/img/Stoic-Asian.png" alt="The Feminine Stoic"/></a><a rel="nofollow sponsored" href="https://loveya.io/" target="_blank"><img src="/build/public/img/Loveya-white-square.png" alt="Loveya IO"/></a></div></div><div class="info-banner info-banner-pink"><div class="banner-content"><h1>We at Incluvie Believe in Diverse Identities</h1><p>Representation matters because identity and compassion frame how we see the world. Seeing ourselves reflected in others fosters love and understanding. Seeing ourselves as heroes empowers us to succeed.</p></div></div><div class="movie-section"><h2 class="movie-section__title">New Movie Ratings</h2><div class="movie-section__container"><div class="movie-card__container"><a class="movie-card" href="/movie/primetime-1375441"><div class="movie-card__poster-container"><img class="movie-card__play-button movie-card__play-button--secondary" src="/build/public/img/play-button.png"/><img class="movie-card__poster" src="https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w300_and_h450_bestv2/lmrulvLbmaejTix1YaMxo1oGhH1.jpg" alt="Primetime movie poster"/></div><div class="movie-card__details"><div class="movie-card__scores"><div class="movie-card__score"><div><div class="part incluvie-score"><div class="logo-container"><div class="scores-container"><img src="/build/public/img/incluvie_stamp.png" alt="Incluvie Stamp" class="sticker sticker-trending"/></div></div></div></div><strong>Incluvie Stamps</strong></div><div class="movie-card__score"><div><img class="movie-card__score-icon" src="/build/public/img/popcorn.png" alt="movie score icon"/>
39<span><span class="movie-card__score-number">3</span>Â / 5</span></div><strong>PopScore</strong></div></div><h3>Primetime (2026)</h3><p class="movie-card__overview">In 2006, To Catch a Predator host Chris Hansen sets out to make television history, turning an undercover investigation into one of the most controversial cultural phenomena of the decade.</p></div></a></div><div class="movie-card__container"><a class="movie-card" href="/movie/antebellum-627290"><div class="movie-card__poster-container"><img class="movie-card__play-button movie-card__play-button--secondary" src="/build/public/img/play-button.png"/><img class="movie-card__poster" src="https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w300_and_h450_bestv2/irkse1FMm9dWemwlxKJ7RINT9Iy.jpg" alt="Antebellum movie poster"/></div><div class="movie-card__details"><div class="movie-card__scores"><div class="movie-card__score"><div><div class="part incluvie-score"><div class="logo-container"><div class="scores-container"><img src="/build/public/img/incluvie_stamp.png" alt="Incluvie Stamp" class="sticker sticker-trending"/><img src="/build/public/img/incluvie_stamp.png" alt="Incluvie Stamp" class="sticker sticker-trending"/></div></div></div></div><strong>Incluvie Stamps</strong></div><div class="movie-card__score"><div><img class="movie-card__score-icon" src="/build/public/img/popcorn.png" alt="movie score icon"/><span><span class="movie-card__score-number">4</span>Â / 5</span></div><strong>PopScore</strong></div></div><h3>Antebellum (2020)</h3><p class="movie-card__overview">Successful author Veronica finds herself trapped in a horrifying reality and must uncover the mind-bending mystery before it's too late.</p></div></a></div><div class="movie-card__container"><a class="movie-card" href="/movie/elsewhere-1776105"><div class="movie-card__poster-container"><img class="movie-card__poster" src="https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w300_and_h450_bestv2/vWKQYW80yEiU6jxPLhgTce1kQKl.jpg" alt="Elsewhere movie poster"/></div><div class="movie-card__details"><div class="movie-card__scores"><div class="movie-card__score"><div><div class="part incluvie-score"><div class="logo-container"><div class="scores-container"><img src="/build/public/img/incluvie_stamp.png" alt="Incluvie Stamp" class="sticker sticker-trending"/><img src="/build/public/img/incluvie_stamp.png" alt="Incluvie Stamp" class="sticker sticker-trending"/></div></div></div></div><strong>Incluvie Stamps</strong></div><div class="movie-card__score"><div><img class="movie-card__score-icon" src="/build/public/img/popcorn.png" alt="movie score icon"/><span><span class="movie-card__score-number">4</span>Â / 5</span></div><strong>PopScore</strong></div></div><h3>Elsewhere (2026)</h3><p class="movie-card__overview">A queer married couple in NYC faces the aftermath of a devastating loss.</p></div></a></div><div class="movie-card__container"><a class="movie-card" href="/movie/the-way-back-529485"><div class="movie-card__poster-container"><img class="movie-card__play-button movie-card__play-button--secondary" src="/build/public/img/play-button.png"/><img class="movie-card__poster" src="https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w300_and_h450_bestv2/ylPnfaphW3FrLBUVwAREVtiL9My.jpg" alt="The Way Back movie poster"/></div><div class="movie-card__details"><div class="movie-card__scores"><div class="movie-card__score"><div><div class="part incluvie-score"><div class="logo-container"><div class="scores-container"><img src="/build/public/img/incluvie_stamp.png" alt="Incluvie Stamp" class="sticker sticker-trending"/></div></div></div></div><strong>Incluvie Stamps</strong></div><div class="movie-card__score"><div><img class="movie-card__score-icon" src="/build/public/img/popcorn.png" alt="movie score icon"/><span><span class="movie-card__score-number">3</span>Â / 5</span></div><strong>PopScore</strong></div></div><h3>The Way Back (2020)</h3><p class="movie-card__overview">A former basketball all-star, who has lost his wife and family foundation in a struggle with addiction, attempts to regain his soul and salvation by becoming the coach of a disparate ethnically mixed high school basketball team at his alma mater.</p></div></a></div></div></div><div class="movie-section"><h2 class="movie-section__title">New Movies With Women Leads</h2><div class="movie-section__container"><div class="movie-card__container"><a class="movie-card" href="/movie/hamnet-858024"><div class="movie-card__poster-container"><img class="movie-card__play-button movie-card__play-button--secondary" src="/build/public/img/play-button.png"/><img class="movie-card__poster" src="https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w300_and_h450_bestv2/zIcd6yuBucRNof5t9KVuGBHIhXU.jpg" alt="Hamnet movie poster"/></div><div class="movie-card__details"><div class="movie-card__scores"><div class="movie-card__score"><div><div class="part incluvie-score"><div class="logo-container"><div class="scores-container"><img src="/build/public/img/incluvie_stamp.png" alt="Incluvie Stamp" class="sticker sticker-trending"/><img src="/build/public/img/incluvie_stamp.png" alt="Incluvie Stamp" class="sticker sticker-trending"/></div></div></div></div><strong>Incluvie Stamps</strong></div><div class="movie-card__score"><div><img class="movie-card__score-icon" src="/build/public/img/popcorn.png" alt="movie score icon"/>
39<span><span class="movie-card__score-number">4</span>Â / 5</span></div><strong>PopScore</strong></div></div><h3>Hamnet (2025)</h3><p class="movie-card__overview">The powerful story of love and loss that inspired the creation of Shakespeare's timeless masterpiece, Hamlet.</p></div></a></div><div class="movie-card__container"><a class="movie-card" href="/movie/jurassic-world-rebirth-1234821"><div class="movie-card__poster-container"><img class="movie-card__play-button movie-card__play-button--secondary" src="/build/public/img/play-button.png"/><img class="movie-card__poster" src="https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w300_and_h450_bestv2/1RICxzeoNCAO5NpcRMIgg1XT6fm.jpg" alt="Jurassic World Rebirth movie poster"/></div><div class="movie-card__details"><div class="movie-card__scores"><div class="movie-card__score"><div><div class="part incluvie-score"><div class="logo-container"><div class="scores-container"><img src="/build/public/img/incluvie_stamp.png" alt="Incluvie Stamp" class="sticker sticker-trending"/><img src="/build/public/img/incluvie_stamp.png" alt="Incluvie Stamp" class="sticker sticker-trending"/></div></div></div></div><strong>Incluvie Stamps</strong></div><div class="movie-card__score"><div><img class="movie-card__score-icon" src="/build/public/img/popcorn.png" alt="movie score icon"/><span><span class="movie-card__score-number">3</span>Â / 5</span></div><strong>PopScore</strong></div></div><h3>Jurassic World Rebirth (2025)</h3><p class="movie-card__overview">Five years after the events of Jurassic World Dominion, covert operations expert Zora Bennett is contracted to lead a skilled team on a top-secret mission to secure genetic material from the world's three most massive dinosaurs. When Zora's operation intersects with a civilian family whose boating expedition was capsized, they all find themselves stranded on an island where they come face-to-face with a sinister, shocking discovery that's been hidden from the world for decades.</p></div></a></div><div class="movie-card__container"><a class="movie-card" href="/movie/doin-it-1195613"><div class="movie-card__poster-container"><img class="movie-card__play-button movie-card__play-button--secondary" src="/build/public/img/play-button.png"/><img class="movie-card__poster" src="https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w300_and_h450_bestv2/uZZtpqivBbCt4Dimnzmg5aEl1CU.jpg" alt="Doin' It movie poster"/></div><div class="movie-card__details"><div class="movie-card__scores"><div class="movie-card__score"><div><div class="part incluvie-score"><div class="logo-container"><div class="scores-container"><img src="/build/public/img/incluvie_stamp.png" alt="Incluvie Stamp" class="sticker sticker-trending"/><img src="/build/public/img/incluvie_stamp.png" alt="Incluvie Stamp" class="sticker sticker-trending"/></div></div></div></div><strong>Incluvie Stamps</strong></div><div class="movie-card__score"><div><img class="movie-card__score-icon" src="/build/public/img/popcorn.png" alt="movie score icon"/><span><span class="movie-card__score-number">4</span>Â / 5</span></div><strong>PopScore</strong></div></div><h3>Doin' It (2025)</h3><p class="movie-card__overview">After teenage Maya is caught in a sexually compromising position, her mom moves the family back to India so Maya can learn proper discipline. Years later, she returns to the US to find funding for her teen-focused app, and gets a job as a substitute high school teacher so she can research her target demo. But when the principal assigns her to teach sex ed, Maya âwhoâs still a virginâ sets out on a quest with her best friend to make up for the high school experience she lost out on.</p></div></a></div><div class="movie-card__container"><a class="movie-card" href="/movie/wuthering-heights-1316092"><div class="movie-card__poster-container"><img class="movie-card__play-button movie-card__play-button--secondary" src="/build/public/img/play-button.png"/><img class="movie-card__poster" src="https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w300_and_h450_bestv2/3YBce6dTh1D5oCMITXk2S5QhPt.jpg" alt=""Wuthering Heights" movie poster"/></div><div class="movie-card__details"><div class="movie-card__scores"><div class="movie-card__score"><div><div class="part incluvie-score"><div class="logo-container"><div class="scores-container"><img src="/build/public/img/incluvie_stamp.png" alt="Incluvie Stamp" class="sticker sticker-trending"/></div></div></div></div><strong>Incluvie Stamps</strong></div><div class="movie-card__score"><div><img class="movie-card__score-icon" src="/build/public/img/popcorn.png" alt="movie score icon"/>
39<span><span class="movie-card__score-number">3</span>Â / 5</span></div><strong>PopScore</strong></div></div><h3>"Wuthering Heights" (2026)</h3><p class="movie-card__overview">Tragedy strikes when Heathcliff falls in love with Catherine Earnshaw, a woman from a wealthy family in 18th-century England.</p></div></a></div></div></div><div class="movie-section"><h2 class="movie-section__title">New Movies With People of Color Leads</h2><div class="movie-section__container"><div class="movie-card__container"><a class="movie-card" href="/movie/the-secret-agent-1220564"><div class="movie-card__poster-container"><img class="movie-card__play-button movie-card__play-button--secondary" src="/build/public/img/play-button.png"/><img class="movie-card__poster" src="https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w300_and_h450_bestv2/iLE2YOmeboeTDC7GlOp1dzh1VFo.jpg" alt="The Secret Agent movie poster"/></div><div class="movie-card__details"><div class="movie-card__scores"><div class="movie-card__score"><div><div class="part incluvie-score"><div class="logo-container"><div class="scores-container"><img src="/build/public/img/incluvie_stamp.png" alt="Incluvie Stamp" class="sticker sticker-trending"/><img src="/build/public/img/incluvie_stamp.png" alt="Incluvie Stamp" class="sticker sticker-trending"/></div></div></div></div><strong>Incluvie Stamps</strong></div><div class="movie-card__score"><div><img class="movie-card__score-icon" src="/build/public/img/popcorn.png" alt="movie score icon"/><span><span class="movie-card__score-number">4</span>Â / 5</span></div><strong>PopScore</strong></div></div><h3>The Secret Agent (2025)</h3><p class="movie-card__overview">Brazil, 1977. Marcelo, a technology expert in his early 40s, is on the run. Hoping to reunite with his son, he travels to Recife during Carnival but soon realizes that the city is not the safe haven he was expecting.</p></div></a></div><div class="movie-card__container"><a class="movie-card" href="/movie/worth-the-wait-1141791"><div class="movie-card__poster-container"><img class="movie-card__play-button movie-card__play-button--secondary" src="/build/public/img/play-button.png"/><img class="movie-card__poster" src="https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w300_and_h450_bestv2/y81t8iuiEwsxdE5snmjjZMGmTjW.jpg" alt="Worth the Wait movie poster"/></div><div class="movie-card__details"><div class="movie-card__scores"><div class="movie-card__score"><div><div class="part incluvie-score"><div class="logo-container"><div class="scores-container"><img src="/build/public/img/incluvie_stamp.png" alt="Incluvie Stamp" class="sticker sticker-trending"/><img src="/build/public/img/incluvie_stamp.png" alt="Incluvie Stamp" class="sticker sticker-trending"/></div></div></div></div><strong>Incluvie Stamps</strong></div><div class="movie-card__score"><div><img class="movie-card__score-icon" src="/build/public/img/popcorn.png" alt="movie score icon"/><span><span class="movie-card__score-number">5</span>Â / 5</span></div><strong>PopScore</strong></div></div><h3>Worth the Wait (2025)</h3><p class="movie-card__overview">A group of strangers' lives fatefully intertwine as they navigate budding love, confront profound loss, and encounter old flames.</p></div></a></div><div class="movie-card__container"><a class="movie-card" href="/movie/k-pops-972232"><div class="movie-card__poster-container"><img class="movie-card__play-button movie-card__play-button--secondary" src="/build/public/img/play-button.png"/><img class="movie-card__poster" src="https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w300_and_h450_bestv2/72KQHN1xUO6gWHLRRPyJcCQXlve.jpg" alt="K-Pops! movie poster"/></div><div class="movie-card__details"><div class="movie-card__scores"><div class="movie-card__score"><div><div class="part incluvie-score"><div class="logo-container"><div class="scores-container"><img src="/build/public/img/incluvie_stamp.png" alt="Incluvie Stamp" class="sticker sticker-trending"/><img src="/build/public/img/incluvie_stamp.png" alt="Incluvie Stamp" class="sticker sticker-trending"/></div></div></div></div><strong>Incluvie Stamps</strong></div><div class="movie-card__score"><div><img class="movie-card__score-icon" src="/build/public/img/popcorn.png" alt="movie score icon"/>
39<span><span class="movie-card__score-number">3</span> / 5</span></div><strong>PopScore</strong></div></div><h3>K-Pops! (2026)</h3><p class="movie-card__overview">A washed-up musician travels to Korea to write for K-pop stars, discovering that his long-lost son is set to front one of the countryâs hottest new groups. He then jumps at the opportunity to capitalize on his sonâs stardom for his own renaissance, but learns that fatherhood is much more fulfilling and meaningful than stardom.</p></div></a></div><div class="movie-card__container"><a class="movie-card" href="/movie/youngblood-1022046"><div class="movie-card__poster-container"><img class="movie-card__play-button movie-card__play-button--secondary" src="/build/public/img/play-button.png"/><img class="movie-card__poster" src="https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w300_and_h450_bestv2/jEX9tAjzlQG165Uymjv6CrACEmU.jpg" alt="Youngblood movie poster"/></div><div class="movie-card__details"><div class="movie-card__scores"><div class="movie-card__score"><div><div class="part incluvie-score"><div class="logo-container"><div class="scores-container"><img src="/build/public/img/incluvie_stamp.png" alt="Incluvie Stamp" class="sticker sticker-trending"/><img src="/build/public/img/incluvie_stamp.png" alt="Incluvie Stamp" class="sticker sticker-trending"/></div></div></div></div><strong>Incluvie Stamps</strong></div><div class="movie-card__score"><div><img class="movie-card__score-icon" src="/build/public/img/popcorn.png" alt="movie score icon"/><span><span class="movie-card__score-number">4</span> / 5</span></div><strong>PopScore</strong></div></div><h3>Youngblood (2026)</h3><p class="movie-card__overview">Hockey prodigy Dean Youngblood joins the Hamilton Mustangs and has to deal with toxic behavior during his journey to the National Hockey League draft.</p></div></a></div></div></div><div class="movie-section"><h2 class="movie-section__title">New Movies With LGBTQ+ Leads</h2><div class="movie-section__container"><div class="movie-card__container"><a class="movie-card" href="/movie/a-nice-indian-boy-1128614"><div class="movie-card__poster-container"><img class="movie-card__play-button movie-card__play-button--secondary" src="/build/public/img/play-button.png"/><img class="movie-card__poster" src="https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w300_and_h450_bestv2/xfY2FZlnm5uaQbaWR9IYW41J1xG.jpg" alt="A Nice Indian Boy movie poster"/></div><div class="movie-card__details"><div class="movie-card__scores"><div class="movie-card__score"><div><div class="part incluvie-score"><div class="logo-container"><div class="scores-container"><img src="/build/public/img/incluvie_stamp.png" alt="Incluvie Stamp" class="sticker sticker-trending"/><img src="/build/public/img/incluvie_stamp.png" alt="Incluvie Stamp" class="sticker sticker-trending"/></div></div></div></div><strong>Incluvie Stamps</strong></div><div class="movie-card__score"><div><img class="movie-card__score-icon" src="/build/public/img/popcorn.png" alt="movie score icon"/><span><span class="movie-card__score-number">4</span> / 5</span></div><strong>PopScore</strong></div></div><h3>A Nice Indian Boy (2025)</h3><p class="movie-card__overview">When Naveen brings his fiancé Jay home to meet his traditional Indian family, they must contend with accepting his white-orphan-artist boyfriend and helping them plan the Indian wedding of their dreams.</p></div></a></div><div class="movie-card__container"><a class="movie-card" href="/movie/the-wedding-banquet-1278827"><div class="movie-card__poster-container"><img class="movie-card__play-button movie-card__play-button--secondary" src="/build/public/img/play-button.png"/><img class="movie-card__poster" src="https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w300_and_h450_bestv2/48scEvAG0H4PBWTt86sJeazExpN.jpg" alt="The Wedding Banquet movie poster"/></div><div class="movie-card__details"><div class="movie-card__scores"><div class="movie-card__score"><div><div class="part incluvie-score"><div class="logo-container"><div class="scores-container"><img src="/build/public/img/incluvie_stamp.png" alt="Incluvie Stamp" class="sticker sticker-trending"/><img src="/build/public/img/incluvie_stamp.png" alt="Incluvie Stamp" class="sticker sticker-trending"/></div></div></div></div><strong>Incluvie Stamps</strong></div><div class="movie-card__score"><div><img class="movie-card__score-icon" src="/build/public/img/popcorn.png" alt="movie score icon"/>
39<span><span class="movie-card__score-number">4</span>Â / 5</span></div><strong>PopScore</strong></div></div><h3>The Wedding Banquet (2025)</h3><p class="movie-card__overview">Frustrated with his commitment-phobic boyfriend Chris and running out of time, Min makes a proposal: a green-card marriage with their friend Angela in exchange for her partner Lee's expensive IVF. Elopement plans are upended, however, when Min's grandmother surprises them with an extravagant Korean wedding banquet.</p></div></a></div><div class="movie-card__container"><a class="movie-card" href="/movie/twinless-1245347"><div class="movie-card__poster-container"><img class="movie-card__play-button movie-card__play-button--secondary" src="/build/public/img/play-button.png"/><img class="movie-card__poster" src="https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w300_and_h450_bestv2/9vaw9Az5tPLMjNLj426KgKsp0k8.jpg" alt="Twinless movie poster"/></div><div class="movie-card__details"><div class="movie-card__scores"><div class="movie-card__score"><div><div class="part incluvie-score"><div class="logo-container"><div class="scores-container"><img src="/build/public/img/incluvie_stamp.png" alt="Incluvie Stamp" class="sticker sticker-trending"/><img src="/build/public/img/incluvie_stamp.png" alt="Incluvie Stamp" class="sticker sticker-trending"/></div></div></div></div><strong>Incluvie Stamps</strong></div><div class="movie-card__score"><div><img class="movie-card__score-icon" src="/build/public/img/popcorn.png" alt="movie score icon"/><span><span class="movie-card__score-number">4</span>Â / 5</span></div><strong>PopScore</strong></div></div><h3>Twinless (2025)</h3><p class="movie-card__overview">Two men who lost their respective twin brothers develop a growing friendship after meeting in a support group. However, both harbor long-hidden secrets that threaten to tear them apart.</p></div></a></div><div class="movie-card__container"><a class="movie-card" href="/movie/on-swift-horses-1092506"><div class="movie-card__poster-container"><img class="movie-card__play-button movie-card__play-button--secondary" src="/build/public/img/play-button.png"/><img class="movie-card__poster" src="https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w300_and_h450_bestv2/qs2AeWbLklk9I5UbI8bllZVfF2V.jpg" alt="On Swift Horses movie poster"/></div><div class="movie-card__details"><div class="movie-card__scores"><div class="movie-card__score"><div><div class="part incluvie-score"><div class="logo-container"><div class="scores-container"><img src="/build/public/img/incluvie_stamp.png" alt="Incluvie Stamp" class="sticker sticker-trending"/><img src="/build/public/img/incluvie_stamp.png" alt="Incluvie Stamp" class="sticker sticker-trending"/></div></div></div></div><strong>Incluvie Stamps</strong></div><div class="movie-card__score"><div><img class="movie-card__score-icon" src="/build/public/img/popcorn.png" alt="movie score icon"/><span><span class="movie-card__score-number">4</span>Â / 5</span></div><strong>PopScore</strong></div></div><h3>On Swift Horses (2025)</h3><p class="movie-card__overview">In the 1950s, a seemingly sensible newlywed and her wayward brother-in-law undertake parallel journeys of risk, romance, and self-discovery.</p></div></a></div></div></div><div class="info-banner info-banner-blue"><div class="banner-content"><h1>Use Incluvie to Explore Movies With Good Representation</h1><p>Read movie and TV reviews that highlight diversity, inclusion, and representation. Incluvie is a home to be seen, heard, and recognized. 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42play_name":"Bheema Bachus","post_content":"\u003C!-- wp:paragraph --\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EPrimetime\u003C\u002Fem\u003E is sure to make audiences bite their fingernails every single second from the opening logos to the end credits. That much is obvious. The question is, does it actually earn this tension, or does it merely rely on its subject matter to make itself tense?\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph --\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EIn other words, any movie that uses the subject of child predation is going to make the audience nervous. It is the most horrible thing on planet Earth, unambiguously. \u003Cem\u003EPrimetime\u003C\u002Fem\u003E goes one step further in setting itself up for dramatic success by using \u003Cem\u003ETo Catch a Predator\u003C\u002Fem\u003E as its subject matter, possibly the most infamous television show in history. Everyone in the United States has at least heard of this show and knows what the basic premise is, and many people know how and why it ended. In that sense, \u003Cem\u003EPrimetime\u003C\u002Fem\u003E is indeed set up to succeed, but on the other hand, A24 has pitted itself against monumental expectations, as well as a near universally-known spoiler for the most important part of the film.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph --\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThat seems to be one of the reasons why \u003Cem\u003EPrimetime\u003C\u002Fem\u003E feels empty â or, at the very least, gives the audience a sense of emptiness. When you know how the movie ends, and when your expectations are merely met (if that) during virtually all the scenes, you are bound to feel a sense that something is missing. But thereâs more to it than that.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:image {\"align\":\"center\",\"id\":21494,\"width\":651,\"height\":366,\"scale\":\"cover\",\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} --\u003E\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.cms.incluvie.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F10\u002Fimage.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-21494\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:651px;height:366px\" width=\"651\" height=\"366\"\u002F\u003E\u003C\u002Ffigure\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:image --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph --\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.incluvie.com\u002Factor\u002Frobert-pattinson-11288\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.incluvie.com\u002Factor\u002Frobert-pattinson-11288\"\u003ERobert Pattinson\u003C\u002Fa\u003E is the man. After his \u003Cem\u003ETwilight\u003C\u002Fem\u003E years, he has established himself as a premiere actor in Hollywood in major roles in \u003Cem\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.incluvie.com\u002Farticles\u002Fthe-batman-every-fans-fantasy-but-not-a-masterpiece\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.incluvie.com\u002Farticles\u002Fthe-batman-every-fans-fantasy-but-not-a-masterpiece\"\u003EThe Batman\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fem\u003E, \u003Cem\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.incluvie.com\u002Farticles\u002Fthe-drama-a-marriage-of-discomfort-and-empathy\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.incluvie.com\u002Farticles\u002Fthe-drama-a-marriage-of-discomfort-and-empathy\"\u003EThe Drama\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fem\u003E, and \u003Cem\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.incluvie.com\u002Farticles\u002Fthe-odyssey-review-christopher-nolan-delivers-a-monumental-hollywood-epic\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.incluvie.com\u002Farticles\u002Fthe-odyssey-review-christopher-nolan-delivers-a-monumental-hollywood-epic\"\u003EThe Odyssey\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fem\u003E. So naturally, this would feel like the role of a lifetime. But here, Pattinson rarely gets to go beyond âsmarmy jerk.â Itâs effective at first, but we have seen this sort of thing in basically every movie about Hollywood celebrities, and it grows tiring quickly. The subplot about Chris Hansenâs personal scandal going public and the few seconds we get with him seeing his children do not add a substantial amount. There is one particular scene where Hansen has an emotional breakdown, and Pattinson really shows off his acting chops in this sequence, similar to \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.incluvie.com\u002Factor\u002Femily-blunt-5081\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.incluvie.com\u002Factor\u002Femily-blunt-5081\"\u003EEmily Blunt\u
42003C\u002Fa\u003Eâs shining moment in this yearâs \u003Cem\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.incluvie.com\u002Farticles\u002Fdisclosure-day-and-anthropocentrism\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.incluvie.com\u002Farticles\u002Fdisclosure-day-and-anthropocentrism\"\u003EDisclosure Day\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fem\u003E. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph --\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EDirector \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.incluvie.com\u002Fdirector\u002Flance-oppenheim-1405665\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.incluvie.com\u002Fdirector\u002Flance-oppenheim-1405665\"\u003ELance Oppenheim\u003C\u002Fa\u003Eâs documentary work, both past and future, have landed him stardom. But his approach to directing may contribute to that feeling of âemptiness.â Admittedly, there are many sequences where there are stellar artistic choices, such as the decision to film a particular scene from nearly the perspective of the predator. But there is some evidence here that Oppenheim is struggling to adapt in his first narrative feature length film. Not clueless by any stretch, but struggling. The cast is underwhelming on the whole, the film is framed and blocked in ways that arenât compelling, and the extensive use of stock footage is exhausting. There are also multiple moments where we are pulled away from the confrontation between Hansen and the predators in order to see the backstage crew, which sucks a little bit of life out of these sequences. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:image {\"align\":\"center\",\"id\":21495,\"width\":645,\"height\":363,\"scale\":\"cover\",\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} --\u003E\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.cms.incluvie.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F10\u002Fimage.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-21495\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:645px;height:363px\" width=\"645\" height=\"363\"\u002F\u003E\u003C\u002Ffigure\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:image --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph --\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EPerhaps the biggest, but ultimately most justified, reason why \u003Cem\u003EPrimetime\u003C\u002Fem\u003E leaves the audience with a feeling of emptiness is the somewhat ambiguous morality. The film makes no bones about the fact that Hansen dealt with evil, and there is a sequence where Hansen recalls an incident in India that emphasizes that effectively. But at the same time, \u003Cem\u003EPrimetime\u003C\u002Fem\u003E isnât afraid to confront the complexities of these cases. People caught on this show ranged from the unemployed to religious figures to, most infamously, law enforcement and attorneys. But most disturbingly, the mentally and physically disabled feature, and most disturbingly within that subset is one particular sequence, specifically the one where \"Dan the Decoy\" fills in for Hansen. The film doesnât quite ask if âthis is the right thing to do.â It never questions the basic assumption that catching predators is important. Rather, it asks if we can imagine something better than the methods employed by the filmâs main characters. Is there a way that we can prevent child predation that isnât so blunt and damaging, so exploitative? That question doesnât yet have an answer, but itâs worth trying to find one. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph --\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ESome people will find that question revolting, such as a minor character on an airplane who may represent the average person. Based on interviews given, Lance Oppenheim is probably not that character on the airplane.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph --\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EIt would be an injustice to finish this review without mentioning \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.incluvie.com\u002Factor\u002Fskyler-gisondo-61263\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.incluvie.com\u002Factor\u002Fskyler-gisondo-61263\"\u003ESkyler Gisondo\u003C\u002Fa\u003E as Dan Plum. He is the real star of the show. Chris Hansen is an interesting character in \u003Cem\u003EPrimetime\u003C\u002Fem\u003E, but the actual protagonist is Gisondoâs Plum.
42 He is given more opportunity to portray profound emotions than Pattinson is, and he capitalizes on that opportunity, essentially acting as the audienceâs lens into the action. His story is compelling and deserved more screen time, but at least there is a satisfying conclusion to his arc. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph --\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EPrimetime\u003C\u002Fem\u003E is like a meal at certain Michelin star restaurants. It gives you a lot talk about, and still doesnât leave you quite satisfied. Its complexities betray anyone who is looking for a typical night out at the movies. This is not McDonaldâs. This is something different. But the question of whether it is well executed or not feels undecided. It feels like something that could spring into more. Whatâs next for Oppenheim, Pattinson, Gisondo, writer \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.incluvie.com\u002Factor\u002Fajon-singh-5016022\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.incluvie.com\u002Factor\u002Fajon-singh-5016022\"\u003EAjon Singh\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, and the rest of the cast and crew? That question may be just as interesting as the film itself. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph --\u003E","thumbnail":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.cms.incluvie.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F10\u002FPrimetime.webp","post_type":"post","post_excerpt":"This is not McDonaldâs. This is something different. ","movie_id":"1375441","user_picture":"https:\u002F\u002Fsecure.gravatar.com\u002Favatar\u002Ff4fd7843eb6551294b30d9ea84accd46?s=96"},{"ID":21461,"post_title":"âElsewhereâ is Heartbreaking and Heartwarming","post_date":"2026-10-01T18:25:46.000Z","post_name":"elsewhere-is-heartbreaking-and-heartwarming","post_modified":"2026-10-01T18:25:47.000Z","category_name":"General","category_slug":"general","category_id":1,"display_name":"Bheema Bachus","post_content":"\u003C!-- wp:paragraph --\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.incluvie.com\u002Fdirector\u002Fbrian-keane-1033024\"\u003EBrian Keane\u003C\u002Fa\u003E is a name you should know. \u003Cem\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.incluvie.com\u002Fmovie\u002Felsewhere-1776105\"\u003EElsewhere\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fem\u003E is his newest short film. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph --\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EEvery
42one mourns differently. One of the many ways that this manifests is being closed-off to the world. Specifically, this can take the form of disclosing the smallest amount of information possible in an attempt to hide oneâs inner feelings. The first paragraph of this review is an example of that. So is the main character of \u003Cem\u003EElsewhere\u003C\u002Fem\u003E, Roman, played by \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.incluvie.com\u002Factor\u002Fmichael-raver-4301808\"\u003EMichael Raver\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph --\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EElsewhere\u003C\u002Fem\u003E is a film about mourning. Or, said with a more accurate synonym, coping with loss. We never find out exactly who Roman is mourning, but the film does a great job of slowly rolling out details that make an emotional impact. At first, the audience may be lulled into thinking this character is just generally depressed or cynical. The revelation that someone has passed is never explicitly made, and the most information we get is that they left several pieces of property behind, but itâs all made crystal clear very soon just by Romanâs expressions.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:image {\"align\":\"center\",\"id\":21462,\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} --\u003E\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.cms.incluvie.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F09\u002Fimage-27.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-21462\"\u002F\u003E\u003C\u002Ffigure\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:image --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph --\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe star of the show is Michael Raver, not just in the sense that he plays the main character, but also in the sense that his performance is show-stealing. His ability to portray someone who is outwardly experiencing heavy emotions is impressive, but more astounding is his ability to play a character repressing his emotions. The ability to find a balance between being reserved but also being affected
42is a difficult one to pull off. Raver has prepared his voice, his face, and his body language in a way that even high-profile actors donât always manage to do. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph --\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe soundtrack and sound design of \u003Cem\u003EElsewhere\u003C\u002Fem\u003E is soft and understated. Rather than feeling like mere decoration, or simply emphasizing what is already apparent, the music and sounds of this film dig up what is hidden underneath: it reflects the form of muted despair that depression often takes. The film is also beautifully shot, especially the bookending sequences of the introductory montage and the final moment between Roman and his partner Ben. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:image {\"align\":\"center\",\"id\":21463,\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} --\u003E\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.cms.incluvie.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F09\u002Fimage-28.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-21463\"\u002F\u003E\u003C\u002Ffigure\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:image --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph --\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EBen and Roman are a gay couple, and this does not seem to be incidental. Keane shows the audience through the visual medium of film how marginalized people often live with emotions that they donât feel can be adequately expressed in terms that people outside of their groups will fully understand. Our unique internal experiences can often times be so alien to certain people that language cannot serve as an adequate mode of communication. This doesnât just apply to LGBTQ+ people, but also to neurodivergent people, ethnic minorities, and more. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph --\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EBut the title of this review doesnât just say that the film is heartbreaking. It is also heartwarming. Because in \u003Cem\u003EElsewhere\u003C\u002Fem\u003E, even if the issue that is causing Roman grief never fully resolves, and even if Roman has to accept what he doesnât want to, in the end he does accept what has happened and creates space for other important things. It doesnât happen all at once, in fact it takes a very long time, and it never negates the importance of the deceased to Roman, but in the end Roman does find a way to reestablish his emotional connection with the people who are still here. The last shot is a very powerful representation of that. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph --\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EElsewhere\u003C\u002Fem\u003E is less than fourteen minutes long, but it delivers a more emotional impact than most feature-length films. Despite being so quiet, it is almost screaming for further analysis. Kearne and Raver and everyone else who contributed to this film have quite the accomplishment, and it should be recognized. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph --\u003E","thumbnail":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.cms.incluvie.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F09\u002FElsewhere-scaled.jpg","post_type":"post","post_excerpt":"Elsewhere is less than fourteen minutes long, but it delivers a more emotional impact than most feature-length films. ","movie_id":"1776105","user_picture":"https:\u002F\u002Fsecure.gravatar.com\u002Favatar\u002Ff4fd7843eb6551294b30d9ea84accd46?s=96"},{"ID":21438,"post_title":"The Ocean Comes Alive In \"The Last House\"","post_date":"2026-09-29T20:04:07.000Z","post_name":"the-ocean-comes-alive-in-the-last-house","post_modified":"2026-09-30T00:49:44.000Z","category_name":"General","category_slug":"general","category_id":1,"display_name":"Will Lemon","post_content":"\u003C!-- wp:paragraph --\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.incluvie.com\u002Fmovie\u002Fthe-last-house-1284041\"\u003E\u003Cem\u003EThe Last House\u003C\u002Fem\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E is not a horror movie. There are no jump-scares or dismemberments but it is entertaining nonetheless. Itâs more like a Stephen King novel or similar to \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.incluvie.com\u002Fmovie\u002Fthe-happening-8645\"\u003E\u003Cem\u003EThe Happening\u003C\u002Fem\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E but centered around one family and their experience with the frightening events.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph --\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe premise is unique yet giving us the common âwhat ifâ scenario. What if the ocean decided to take back its planet? This film is more of a psychological thriller than horror when you consider hearing your child say, âIâm hungry,â knowing you have no way to feed them.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph --\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe Delgado family becomes trapped in their house by an unknown force and after the initial panic, they settle into their new reality. Viewers soon begin to deduce what has trapped them but it takes the family years to realize what has happened.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph --\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EOn a typical morning the Delgados scurr
42y about preparing for their day when they suddenly realize they canât leave the house. Jason(\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.incluvie.com\u002Factor\u002Fwagner-moura-52583\"\u003EWagner Moura\u003C\u002Fa\u003E), Papa Delgado and unemployed fisherman, runs around yanking on all the doors and smashing windows but is unable to break through. Ann(\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.incluvie.com\u002Factor\u002Fgreta-lee-1260481\"\u003EGreta Lee\u003C\u002Fa\u003E), Mama Delgado, and their two children Ruth(\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.incluvie.com\u002Factor\u002Friley-chung-4434705\"\u003ERiley Chung\u003C\u002Fa\u003E) and Graham(\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.incluvie.com\u002Factor\u002Fnoah-alexander-sosnowski-3294227\"\u003ENoah Alexander Sosnowski\u003C\u002Fa\u003E) also try to get out but to no avail. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph --\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EJason assures them they have plenty of food and the utilities still provide water and electricity. The days turn into weeks and the weeks turn into months. They accept their fate and try to make the best of their situation.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph --\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EIn the third act there is a five year jump which sees the Delgados thriving. They have started growing food inside the house and Jason has perfected his âMacguyveredâ technique for capturing woodland animals. All of this catches the attention of the creatures who have manipulated the seawater to hold them captive in their house. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph --\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe creatures are finally revealed and violence ensues. When they enter the house, the Delgados see it as a way out but the creatures are determined to keep them trapped. After a brief but intense struggle, they agree to go their separate ways. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph --\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe Delgados are finally allowed to leave their house and explore what the earth has become. They walk around the neighborhood taking in what appears to be civilizationâs surrender to nature. When they happen upon a neighborâs boat, they decide to take their chances on the ocean. This is significant since Jason was yearning to get back to fishing.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph --\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThis is a great movie with a comfortable pace. It keeps you interested right up to the credits. The performances were also superb with a diverse cast that is reflective of the changing suburban demographic. There was an older Black couple who were the Delgadosâ neighbors but they didnât have any dialogue. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph --\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe visual effects were believable allowing the viewer to be immersed in the story without any distractions. The creatures were slightly different from what you might expect. They were somewhat visually ambiguous but still recognizable. They had movement and looked like something you would see in an aquatic environment. In other words, not a motion-captured biped.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph --\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EThe Last House\u003C\u002Fem\u003E was emotionally intense enough to make it exciting but not intense enough to give you nightmares. Itâs not Jaws-level fright but still good. Probably not something to see with the little ones but definitely a date night film. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph --\u003E","thumbnail":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.cms.incluvie.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F09\u002Flat-house.jpg","post_type":"post","post_excerpt":"The Delgado family becomes trapped in their house by an unknown force and it takes them years to realize what has happened.","movie_id":"1284041","user_picture":"https:\u002F\u002Fsecure.gravatar.com\u002Favatar\u002F111ada561c9f707fe60f888277847fec?s=96"},{"ID":21419,"post_title":"\"The Love Hypothesis\" Was Definitely Loved","post_date":"2026-09-29T05:04:22.000Z","post_name":"the-love-hypothesis-was-definitely-loved","post_modified":"2026-09-29T05:05:40.000Z","category_name":"General","category_slug":"general","category_id":1,"dis
42play_name":"Sarah McAlister","post_content":"\u003C!-- wp:paragraph --\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.incluvie.com\u002Factor\u002Flili-reinhart-1136940\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.incluvie.com\u002Factor\u002Flili-reinhart-1136940\"\u003ELili Reinhart\u003C\u002Fa\u003E and \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.incluvie.com\u002Factor\u002Ftom-bateman-1364004\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.incluvie.com\u002Factor\u002Ftom-bateman-1364004\"\u003ETom Bateman\u003C\u002Fa\u003E starred in the new Amazon Prime Video film, \u003Cem\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.incluvie.com\u002Fmovie\u002Fthe-love-hypothesis-1032863\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.incluvie.com\u002Fmovie\u002Fthe-love-hypothesis-1032863\"\u003EThe Love Hypothesis\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, \u003C\u002Fem\u003Ebased off of the popular romance novel written by Ali Hazelwood. For those who have not read the book but love a good romance story, this film will easily grab your attention and your heart. And those who are fans of the novel, it is safe to say they were pleased by this adaptation. Because even if you are bad at science, it is easy to see the chemistry between these two characters. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:image {\"id\":21422,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} --\u003E\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.cms.incluvie.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F09\u002Fimage-25-1024x577.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-21422\" \u002F\u003E\u003C\u002Ffigure\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:image --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph --\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe film adaptation mainly focuses on the character, Olive Smith, who is a third year Ph.D. student motivated to find a cure for pancreatic cancer since losing her mother to the illness. We are brought into Oliveâs world, which is generally surrounded by her studies, chemistry labs, and most importantly, her best friend, Anh (\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.incluvie.com\u002Factor\u002Frachel-marsh-2531244\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.incluvie.com\u002Factor\u002Frachel-marsh-2531244\"\u003ERachel Marsh\u003C\u002Fa\u003E). The friendship instantly became home for Olive since having no family of her own, and Anh and her family made sure she was always included. It became very clear early on that these women would do anything for each other, and would never put each otherâs happiness in jeopardy. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph --\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EWhich is where the film starts to take direction in the romance area. Olive and Anh start to fall for the same guy, Jeremy (\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.incluvie.com\u002Factor\u002Fnicholas-duvernay-3533641\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.incluvie.com\u002Factor\u002Fnicholas-duvernay-3533641\"\u003ENicholas Duvernay\u003C\u002Fa\u003E), but he only has interest in Anh. Olive lies by saying she has moved on from her crush and begs Anh to pursue him, but her words donât prove much. She begins taking action and ends up surprisingly kissing Dr. Adam Carlsen when she notices Anh walking by in the hall. In Oliveâs eyes, this is her first interaction with Adam, but in Adamâs eyes, they have met once before. Years ago, Adam gave Olive meaningful advice in the bathroom before her Ph.D. interview, but she unfortunately did not see him because she was struggling with her contacts. After kissing him, Olive recognizes Adam, not from the time they met years ago, but as Dr. Evil. He was the most hated professor at Stanford University. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:image {\"id\":21421,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} --\u003E\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.cms.incluvie.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F09\u002Fimage-23-1024x576.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-21421\" \u002F\u003E\u003C\u002Ffigure\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:image --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph --\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EAdam realizes that he needs funding to continue his research, and proposes the idea of faking dating to Olive so the administration can see he has personal Stanford roots. Olive became open to the idea to prove her point to Anh even further, and both had settled on an agreement. At first their fake relationship did not seem believable since youâre pairing a very grumpy, robot-like man with a sweet, empathetic woman, but these two characters ended up exhibiting real chemistry with one another. Of course, there were some doubts and miscommunication, but towards the end, they finally realized that they canât fake their feelings for each other any longer. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph --\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThough \u003Cem\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.incluvie.com\u002Fmovie\u002Fthe-love-hypothesis-1032863\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.incluvie.com\u002Fmovie\u002Fthe-love-hypothesis-1032863\"\u003EThe Love Hypothesis\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fem\u003E revolves mostly around Olive and Adamâs relationship, love is definitely acknowledged in other areas in Oliveâs life than just her romantic one. Anhâs character taught us that itâs always important to treasure your female friendships, and Oliveâs consistent reciprocation portrays that as well. These women also have shown undeniable love and drive for their careers and passions, especially in a more male-dominated field. \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.incluvie.com\u002Factor\u002Flili-reinhart-1136940\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.incluvie.com\u002Factor\u002Flili-reinhart-1136940\"\u003ELili Reinhart\u003C\u002Fa\u003E had acknowledged in her press tour that itâs very common for lead female characters in romance movies to have the same job, like a writer or journalist, and how refreshing it is to see a woman in STEM. We, of course, can only give credit to the brilliant author of the novel, Ali Hazelwood. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:image {\"id\":2
421420,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} --\u003E\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.cms.incluvie.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F09\u002Fimage-24-1024x562.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-21420\" \u002F\u003E\u003C\u002Ffigure\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:image --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph --\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EAs someone who unfortunately did not read the book, it can be hard to recognize what was accurate in the adaptation and what was not. From what was seen online, the film overall did receive a very warm response and many were pleased with what the director, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.incluvie.com\u002Fdirector\u002Fclaire-scanlon-1296522\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.incluvie.com\u002Fdirector\u002Fclaire-scanlon-1296522\"\u003EClaire Scanlon\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, created. From a rom-com lover, the film delivered important aspects that are always neededâthe casting, the chemistry, and the plot. The timing of the story didnât feel rushed, nor did it feel very slow. The casting of \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.incluvie.com\u002Factor\u002Flili-reinhart-1136940\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.incluvie.com\u002Factor\u002Flili-reinhart-1136940\"\u003ELili Reinhart\u003C\u002Fa\u003E and \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.incluvie.com\u002Factor\u002Ftom-bateman-1364004\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.incluvie.com\u002Factor\u002Ftom-bateman-1364004\"\u003ETom Bateman\u003C\u002Fa\u003E was a brilliant choice, especially for those who had read the novel, there were absolutely no complaints. The chemistry felt very real and authentic, and both actors were perfect at convincing the audience that these two characters were very much in love.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph --\u003E","thumbnail":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.cms.incluvie.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F09\u002Fimage-26.jpeg","post_type":"post","post_excerpt":"Lili Reinhart and Tom Bateman starred in the new Amazon Prime Video film, The Love Hypothesis, based off of the popular romance novel written by Ali Hazelwood. For those who have not read the book but love a good romance story, this film will easily grab your attention and your heart. And for those who are fans of the novel, it is safe to say they were pleased by this adaptation. Because even if you are bad at science, it is easy to see the chemistry between these two characters.","movie_id":"1032863","user_picture":"https:\u002F\u002Fsecure.gravatar.com\u002Favatar\u002Ff71e8cbed02b2bfc21da979b1ac2e082?s=96"},{"ID":21403,"post_title":"A Pink Wig as a Symbol of Performance and Entrapment in \"Pink Lady\"","post_date":"2026-09-27T22:33:16.000Z","post_name":"performance-and-entrapment-in-pink-lady","post_modified":"2026-09-27T22:39:02.000Z","category_name":"General","category_slug":"general","category_id":1,"display_name":"Simina Munteanu","post_content":"\u003C!-- wp:paragraph --\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EHaving already seen and loved Haim Tabakmanâ Eyes Wide Open, I watched \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.incluvie.com\u002Fmovie\u002Fpink-lady-1205307\"\u003E\u003Cem\u003EPink Lady\u003C\u002Fem\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, expecting it to address the problem of homophobia within the ultra-Orthodox Jewish community in the same way, by gently showing that the love between two men can be as beautiful and as powerful as the love between a man and a woman. But \u003Cem\u003EPink Lady\u003C\u002Fem\u003E turned out to be different. Most movies give you their point upfront, while others make you think itâs about a specific topic, then reveal that the story is about something else. \u003Cem\u003EPink Lady\u003C\u002Fem\u003E belongs somewhere in the middle of those two categories. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph --\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EWritten by Mindi Ehrlich, who has lived in and left that environment, and directed by \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.incluvie.com\u002Fdirector\u002Fnir-bergman-563341\"\u003ENir Bergman\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, \u003Cem\u003EPink Lady\u003C\u002Fem\u003E follows a devout ultra-Orthodox woman called Bati (\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.incluvie.com\u002Factor\u002Fnur-fibak-3113721\"\u003ENur Fibak\u003C\u002Fa\u003E), whose life takes a turn for the worse when she discovers that her husband, Lazer (\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.incluvie.com\u002Factor\u002Furi-blufarb-2495205\"\u003EUri Blufarb\u003C\u002Fa\u003E), is being blackmailed and tormented by their religious community because heâs a closeted gay man. Desperate to save their marriage and fix him, she resorts to all sorts of available methods to make him desire her. But the more the plot unfolds, the more it becomes clear that this isn't a movie about a gay man trapped inside a deeply conservative religious community and a wife whoâs been betrayed. It is also about a woman discovering that she has been trapped too.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:image {\"id\":2
421405,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} --\u003E\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.cms.incluvie.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F09\u002FF_3_Pink_Lady_8cacc2b86f_big_16_9-1024x576.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-21405\" \u002F\u003E\u003C\u002Ffigure\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:image --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph --\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EBacked up by powerful performances from both actors, the film shows that Bati and Lazer are cornered into playing a role for appearances' sake. Lazer is expected to deny his sexuality and be the heterosexual, religious husband, while Bati, who has only ever been taught to be modest, obedient, and a good wife, is expected to know how to please her husband without ever really having been taught anything about her own sexuality.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph --\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThat becomes obvious when Bati finds a pink wig in a porn magazine that a rabbi has given Lazer in an attempt to cure his homosexuality. Believing that the wig might help her become desirable enough for her husband to want her, she orders one. And suddenly, the two of them are simulating for each other, but most importantly, for their community. She is trying to become desirable enough to make him heterosexual. He is trying to become heterosexual enough to remain acceptable.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph --\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EPink Lady\u003C\u002Fem\u003E is much more than a story about homophobia. It is about what happens when people are given a role before they are given the chance to figure out who they actually are or what they want. Lazer's sexuality cracks open the marriage, but once that happens, Bati starts seeing the walls around herself too. They're everywhere: in the rules governing her body, in her ignorance about sex, in the expectations placed on her as a wife, and in the assumption that itâs up to her to make her husband heterosexual. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:image {\"id\":21406,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} --\u003E\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.cms.incluvie.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F09\u002FPink-lady-3-1536x1024-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-21406\" \u002F\u003E\u003C\u002Ffigure\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:image --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph --\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe pink wig, which at first looks like an act of rebellion, is really just another costume that has been handed to her. It is not a symbol of liberation and freedom. It is actually the very thing that brings forward, under the spotlight, Bati and Lazerâs need to perform. And this performance is not for themselves; itâs for the community they live in. The presence of the wig only emphasizes their entrapment. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph --\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThere are some scenes that will stay with me even if I eventually forget the details of the film. One of them is when Bati asks her friend, âIs this rape? Is what Iâm doing to him rape?â That moment hit me like a punch in the gut. What makes it so powerful is that the realization comes from Bati herself. Itâs the moment when she begins to look at herself from outside the role she has always been expected to play, and itâs when she finally understands her husband.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:image {\"id\":21407,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} --\u003E\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.cms.incluvie.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F09\u002FPink-lady-1536x864-1-1024x576.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-21407\" \u002F\u003E\u003C\u002Ffigure\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:image --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph --\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThere is also a symmetry between Bati and Lazerâs experiences as a couple trying to save their marriage. She performs femininity so that he can perform heterosexuality. The more they try to act their way out of the problem, the more obvious it becomes that they both are trying to survive inside a world they were given but never really chose. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph --\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe pink wig starts out as a tool of seduction, but eventually it exposes just how artificial all of this is: the desire they're trying to manufacture, the identities they're trying to take, and the marriage they're trying desperately to save. By the end, the wig doesn't look like freedom anymore. It looks like a tool they use to help them become actors on the stage of their own lives. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph --\u003E","thumbnail":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.cms.incluvie.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F09\u002FPink-Lady.webp","post_type":"post","post_excerpt":"Most movies give you their point upfront, while others make you think itâs about a specific topic, then reveal that the story is about something else. Pink Lady belongs somewhere in the middle of those two categories. \n","movie_id":"1205307","user_picture":"https:\u002F\u002Fsecure.gravatar.com\u002Favatar\u002F03dfdef79690167d40eaace339344e99?s=96"},{"ID":21394,"post_title":"\"A Different World\" Welcomes Us Back To Hillman College","post_date":"2026-09-26T23:52:16.000Z","post_name":"a-different-world-welcomes-us-back-to-hillman-college","post_modified":"2026-09-26T23:52:17.000Z","category_name":"General","category_slug":"general","category_id":1,"dis
42play_name":"Will Lemon","post_content":"\u003C!-- wp:paragraph --\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EA Different World\u003C\u002Fem\u003E was the groundbreaking spin-off of the \u003Cem\u003ECosby Show\u003C\u002Fem\u003E. It raised Black consciousness in the late 80s to early 90s by encouraging young, Black men and women to pursue higher education. It challenged Americaâs perception of Black youth and frankly how we saw ourselves. With an accentuation of African-American music, fashion and art, it ushered in a âsilver ageâ of Black culture.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph --\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ENow, seeking to continue the \u003Cem\u003EDifferent World\u003C\u002Fem\u003E legacy, Netflix and creator \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.incluvie.com\u002Factor\u002Ffelicia-pride-2517100\"\u003EFelicia Pride\u003C\u002Fa\u003E just dropped a cognomial sequel to the original, once again exploring life at an HBCU. It stars \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.incluvie.com\u002Factor\u002Fmaleah-joi-moon-4956600\"\u003EMaleah Joi Moon\u003C\u002Fa\u003E as Deborah(duh-BOR-uh), Dwayne Wayne and Whitleyâs \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.incluvie.com\u002Factor\u002Fkadeem-hardison-66554\"\u003E(Kadeem Hardison\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u002F\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.incluvie.com\u002Factor\u002Fjasmine-guy-77353\"\u003EJasmine Guy\u003C\u002Fa\u003E) youngest daughter. Sheâs a free-spirit following in her parentsâ footsteps at the fictional Hillman College.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph --\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EDwayne Wayneâs best bud Ron\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.incluvie.com\u002Factor\u002Fdarryl-m-bell-102708\"\u003E(Darryl M. Bell\u003C\u002Fa\u003E) also makes an appearance with his star-athlete son(\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.incluvie.com\u002Factor\u002Fcornell-young-iv-5808915\"\u003ECornell Young IV\u003C\u002Fa\u003E). Thereâs some tension there so weâll wait and see how it plays out in the coming episodes.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph --\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EItâs billed as a comedy but for my sensibilities, thereâs very little jocularity. With no laugh track itâs hard to know where the jokes are. Also, itâs not filmed on a set but on location making it feel more like a movie than a series. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph --\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EEpisode one ends on somewhat of a cliffhanger emulating the recent scandal at Howard University. During something called âconvocationâ (a welcoming ceremony for incoming freshmen) Wayne gives a poignant speech referencing the erasure of Black history across the US. His speech is interrupted by a chorus of mobile phone notifications emanating from the audience regarding some studentsâ grants being rescinded. It ends with everyone in attendance looking confused and left in disbelief. All of this signals to the viewers that the series will be as poignant and relevant as its predecessor. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph --\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ESome viewers may be tired of reboots, remakes and sequels but this may be one of the more welcomed offerings. With so much angst surrounding African-American life right now, the writers will have no problem gleaning subject matter to create a believable HBCU experience.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph --\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EA potential love interest, an eclectic supp
42orting cast and a healthy dose of nastalgia has laid a foundation for a successful series. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph --\u003E","thumbnail":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.cms.incluvie.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F09\u002Fdiffrent-world-scaled.jpg","post_type":"post","post_excerpt":"Dwayne Wayne and Whitley's youngest daughter takes us back to Hillman College in this iconic 90s sequel.","movie_id":"","user_picture":"https:\u002F\u002Fsecure.gravatar.com\u002Favatar\u002F111ada561c9f707fe60f888277847fec?s=96"},{"ID":21388,"post_title":"Adolescence Comes to an End in \"Caity\"","post_date":"2026-09-25T17:45:15.000Z","post_name":"adolescence-comes-to-an-end-in-caity","post_modified":"2026-09-25T17:45:16.000Z","category_name":"General","category_slug":"general","category_id":1,"display_name":"Jocelyn Luizzi","post_content":"\u003C!-- wp:paragraph --\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EFall is one of the most underrated times of year. The leaves start to change color, the weather is perfect for sitting on the patio, and thereâs countless seasonal activities to partake in. For Caity and her father, autumn means itâs time to open their family-run haunted house. \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.incluvie.com\u002Fmovie\u002Fcaity-1563970\"\u003E\u003Cem\u003ECaity\u003C\u002Fem\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cem\u003E \u003C\u002Fem\u003Etells the story of one such October when Caity is sixteen, her father is newly sober, and a pretty new girl shows up to work for the season.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph --\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EI watched this movie as part of the \u003C\u002Fem\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Freelingfilmfest.org\u002F\"\u003E\u003Cem\u003EReeling Film Festival\u003C\u002Fem\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cem\u003E, an international LGBTQ+ film festival in Chicago. If youâre just tuning in, make sure to \u003C\u002Fem\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwritethroughthenight.com\u002Freeling-film-festival-2026-an-lgbtq-review-roundup\u002F\"\u003E\u003Cem\u003Ecatch up on all of my coverage\u003C\u002Fem\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cem\u003E!\u003C\u002Fem\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:image {\"align\":\"center\",\"id\":21389,\"width\":650,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} --\u003E\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.cms.incluvie.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F09\u002Fcaity1-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Caity in the haunted house\" class=\"wp-image-21389\" style=\"width:650px\" width=\"650\"\u002F\u003E\u003C\u002Ffigure\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:image --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph --\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThis was a beautiful feature-length directorial debut. \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.incluvie.com\u002Factor\u002Flindsay-calleran-3021423\"\u003ELindsay Calleran\u003C\u002Fa\u003E painted a vibrant picture of both the upstate New York landscape and Caityâs interiority as a teen girl coming into adulthood. The film employs intriguing techniques, overlaying certain scenes with close-ups of Caityâs face that serve to emphasize exactly what she is feeling in that moment.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph --\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EFor her part, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.incluvie.com\u002Factor\u002Fchiara-aurelia-1590225\"\u003EChiara Aurelia\u003C\u002Fa\u003E did a fabulous job portraying the titular character. Her role was difficultâCaity keeps her feelings pressed down, so there isnât a lot of dialogue to explain whatâs going on. Instead, Aurelia shows Caityâs love for her father (\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.incluvie.com\u002Factor\u002Fmorgan-spector-937913\"\u003EMorgan Spector\u003C\u002Fa\u003E) through worried glances and her blossoming crush on Hannah (\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.incluvie.com\u002Factor\u002Fjordan-hull-2543692\"\u003EJordan Hull\u003C\u002Fa\u003E) in shy smiles and jealous stares. As could be expected, Caity is the heart of \u003Cem\u003ECaity\u003C\u002Fem\u003E. Aurelia made the film shine and left me theorizing about where Caity would go after the film came to an end.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph --\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ECaity's father, Paul, starts the film sober and references Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) meetings, but it isnât long before Caity grows suspicious. She starts checking the smell of his soda bottles and watching his every move closely. Caity is far too young to be worried about the adults in her life, but she is anyway. Itâs heartbreaking to see the pain addicts (often unintentionally) wreak on the people around them.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph --\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ECaityâs pain is a warped reflection of her older sister Daynaâs learned indifference. Whereas Caity gets closer to her father in an attempt to help him, Dayna (\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.incluvie.com\u002Factor\u002Folivia-rouyre-2631321\"\u003EOlivia Rouyre\u003C\u002Fa\u003E) pushes everyone away to protect herself. Itâs easy for people watching to realize Daynaâs attitude is a coping mechanism, but Caity canât quite see it the same way. Sheâs colored by her love for her father, love that Dayna can no longer feel as purely because of all of the times heâs let her down.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:image {\"align\":\"center\",\"id\":2
421391,\"width\":650,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} --\u003E\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.cms.incluvie.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F09\u002Fcaity3-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Caity and her best friend eat outside of the Chinese restaurant\" class=\"wp-image-21391\" style=\"width:650px\" width=\"650\"\u002F\u003E\u003C\u002Ffigure\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:image --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph --\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ENearly the entire movie takes place at the family haunted house. Itâs where Paul unravels and where Caity meets her summer crush, Hannah. Hannah is a fellow daughter of an alcoholic, but more importantly sheâs funny and beautiful and excited to have a good time with Caity. The jealousy Caity feels when two high school boys show up to take Hannahâs attention is incredibly relatable for any queer teen. In this case, it seems like Hannah might feel the same way, but the film smartly stays in Caityâs point of view, forcing the audience to wonder if we, too, were tricked by Hannahâs earlier affection.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph --\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EAt the end of the day, every part of the movie is backgrounded to the importance of family. Thereâs teenage romance, but Caity isnât allowed to live in the 16-year-old summer sheâd planned. Even Caityâs fight with her best friend is more about the lengths sheâll go to protect her father than it is about the friendship itself. I found this just as powerful as it is heartbreaking.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph --\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EMore than a coming-of-age story, \u003Cem\u003ECaity \u003C\u002Fem\u003Eis a movie about losing the naivety of childhood before youâre ready to. Itâs a film about grieving the person you thought you knew, and watching your season of adolescence come to an end. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph --\u003E","thumbnail":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.cms.incluvie.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F09\u002Fcaity2.jpg","post_type":"post","post_excerpt":"More than a coming-of-age story, Caity is a movie about losing the naivety of childhood before you're ready to.","movie_id":"1563970","user_picture":"https:\u002F\u002Fsecure.gravatar.com\u002Favatar\u002Fe92dc17d871857bf9d775974ec346e6b?s=96"},{"ID":21361,"post_title":"'Tis The Season For A Halloween Baking Series","post_date":"2026-09-24T17:18:51.000Z","post_name":"tis-the-season-for-a-halloween-baking-series","post_modified":"2026-09-24T17:18:52.000Z","category_name":"General","category_slug":"general","category_id":1,"display_name":"Will Lemon","post_content":"\u003C!-- wp:paragraph --\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EItâs that time of the year when Food Network rolls out its spate of holiday themed shows. Theyâre fun to watch with a lot of cool bakes and high-drama. If youâre into culinary art or any art, this is an exciting time of year. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph --\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe first two are \u003Cem\u003EHalloween Wars\u003C\u002Fem\u003E and \u003Cem\u003EHalloween Baking Championship\u003C\u002Fem\u003E. The former brings together a team of artists to create a Halloween themed diorama. The latter is comprised of single competitors trying to outbake each other. Both are judged by a panel of culinary experts who are accomplished in their respective culinary disciplines.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph --\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe competitors are professional pastry chefs as well as amateur bakers. They are all talented and passionate about their craft with a lot of energy and emotion.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph --\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ESo letâs talk about the 800lb macaron in the room. Food Network and HGTV have been justly criticized for their lack of representation over the years. The competitors and judges all pass the âpaper bag testâand while Black critics were screaming about the homogeneity, the networks themselves have been conspicuously quiet.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph --\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ESomeone over there must have been listening because, little b
42y little, there has been increased inclusion. However, their version of inclusion feels little more than a tick above tokenism, since anyone who is melanated rarely gets past mid-season. On the other hand, there has been an increase of Hispanic competitors.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph --\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EHereâs the rub.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph --\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EHispanic competitors are comfortable doing recipes from their respective cultures but the African-American competitors just do whatever fancy-shmancy, French recipe the Caucasian competitors are doingâ¦and not well. It is disappointing when Black competitors fail to do any recipes from African-American cuisine. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph --\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThese series also tend to be loosely formulaic. The host always facilitates the stress level by acting worried and nervous about the competitors finishing the challenge in the allotted time. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph --\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThey always finish.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph --\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe dramatic cut-aways are a typical occurrence after a competitor says or does something evocative like drop their bake on the ground and then exclaim, âI have to start all over.â They all keep you guessing for an hour or so about who will win the challenge. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph --\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThen thereâs the cash prize. In the past itâs been âlife-changing moneyâ they can use to expand their business or take their significant other on a cruise which endears them to the viewer. More recently they have switched to awarding payouts for each individual challenge.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph --\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EIf you watch the shows for what they are, theyâre entertaining. Itâs a good way to spend an uneventful weeknight relaxing on the couch. The shows in September lead up to Halloween and the shows in November lead up to Christmas. A three month rollercoaster ride that will have you craving cakes, cookies, and pies.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph --\u003E","thumbnail":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.cms.incluvie.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F09\u002Fhalloween-1-scaled.jpg","post_type":"post","post_excerpt":"A baking competition that delivers cookies ân screams.","movie_id":"","user_picture":"https:\u002F\u002Fsecure.gravatar.com\u002Favatar\u002F111ada561c9f707fe60f888277847fec?s=96"},{"ID":21355,"post_title":"The Show Must Go On In \"Don't Say Good Luck\"","post_date":"2026-09-24T06:41:19.000Z","post_name":"the-show-must-go-on-in-dont-say-good-luck","post_modified":"2026-09-24T06:41:20.000Z","category_name":"General","category_slug":"general","category_id":1,"display_name":"Sarah McAlister","post_content":"\u003C!-- wp:paragraph --\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.incluvie.com\u002Factor\u002Fsunny-sandler-1271681\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.incluvie.com\u002Factor\u002Fsunny-sandler-1271681\"\u003ESunny Sandler\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, daughter of \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.incluvie.com\u002Factor\u002Fadam-sandler-19292\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.incluvie.com\u002Factor\u002Fadam-sandler-19292\"\u003EAdam Sandler\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, stars in a new Netflix film directed by \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.incluvie.com\u002Fdirector\u002Fjulia-hart-1421414\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.incluvie.com\u002Fdirector\u002Fjulia-hart-1421414\"\u003EJulia Hart\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, and it has caught the attention of many younger audiences as they watch this heartfelt coming-of-age story. The film's relatability of just being a normal teenage girl also tells a devastating reality that many cannot fathom facing. The storyline showcases a deeper meaning of the classic theatre kid saying, âthe show must go onâ, and emotionally captures the struggles that happen on and off the stage. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:image {\"id\":2
421357,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} --\u003E\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.cms.incluvie.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F09\u002Fimage-21-1024x577.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-21357\" \u002F\u003E\u003C\u002Ffigure\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:image --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph --\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EDonât Say Good Luck \u003C\u002Fem\u003Efollows a young girl in high school, Sophie, who happily gets cast as the star in her school's play, \u003Cem\u003EWaitress,\u003C\u002Fem\u003E but unfortunately ends up facing many challenges beyond just her role. In the beginning, we are quickly introduced to the loving, close relationship between Sophie and her mother (\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.incluvie.com\u002Factor\u002Fmelanie-lynskey-15091\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.incluvie.com\u002Factor\u002Fmelanie-lynskey-15091\"\u003EMelanie Lynskey\u003C\u002Fa\u003E), which becomes pretty much the main focus of the film. During Sophieâs audition process for the play, we learn that the motherâs cancer has unfortunately come back, which ends up taking a massive mental toll on Sophie. She does end up successfully earning the lead after receiving the news, and the film continues on with her trying to balance both priorities: her momâs health and her big role in \u003Cem\u003EWaitress. \u003C\u002Fem\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph --\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EOf course, a big aspect of the film is the play that Sophie leads in, but the heart of it belongs to the heartwarming mother-daughter dynamic that is displayed throughout. Being the eldest and only daughter in the family, it only makes the relationship with the mother even more special and strong. We see this in important scenes like Sophieâs mother helping her with her southern accent for her role, and Sophie reciprocating the love by building a homemade production of the play in their own backyard since her mom couldnât see it live. The film made it very easy for the audience to feel every ounce of sadness towards the two characters when they are going through their difficult hardships.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:image {\"id\":21356,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} --\u003E\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.cms.incluvie.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F09\u002Fimage-20-1024x617.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-21356\" \u002F\u003E\u003C\u002Ffigure\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:image --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph --\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EWe also see a lot of underlying issues in Sophieâs life and how she faces those challenges when they come to the surface. One of them is her best friend, Carolyn (\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.incluvie.com\u002Factor\u002Fscarlett-estevez-1512021\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.incluvie.com\u002Factor\u002Fscarlett-estevez-1512021\"\u003EScarlett Estevez\u003C\u002Fa\u003E), who starts to distance herself a bit without realizing it, and begins to pursue a love interest. The plot starts to come to a realization that the world keeps spinning for others even when it feels like it has stopped for you, and that is, unfortunately, what the relationship between Sophie and Carolyn portrays. There are moments when Sophie does confide in Carolyn for support and comfort when everything starts to change due to the return of her motherâs cancer, but it comes as a brutal reality check to Sophie that her best friend is changing as well. They thankfully ended up realizing that even though things may be different, their love for one another will always remain the same. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph --\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EDonât Say Good Luck \u003C\u002Fem\u003Ewill pull at your heartstrings, but it's also just a simple movie that demonstrates love in all different aspects during the hardest times. It reminds us to keep moving forward with our passions, never give up on friendships, and love your family to the fullest. And itâll definitely feel like youâre reliving some tragic, embarrassing high school moments, but once again, the show must go on.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph --\u003E","thumbnail":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.cms.incluvie.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F09\u002Fimage-22.jpeg","post_type":"post","post_excerpt":"Sunny Sandler, daughter of Adam Sandler, stars in a new Netflix film directed by Julia Hart, and it has caught the attention of many younger audiences as they watch this heartfelt coming-of-age story. The film's relatability of just being a normal teenage girl also tells a devastating reality that many cannot fathom facing. The storyline showcases a deeper meaning of the classic theatre kid saying, âthe show must go onâ, and emotionally captures the struggles that happen on and off the stage.","movie_id":"1504358","user_picture":"https:\u002F\u002Fsecure.gravatar.com\u002Favatar\u002Ff71e8cbed02b2bfc21da979b1ac2e082?s=96"},{"ID":21343,"post_title":"When a Hearing Disability Becomes a Criminal Talent in âTunerâ","post_date":"2026-09-23T05:45:59.000Z","post_name":"when-a-hearing-disability-becomes-a-criminal-talent-in-tuner","post_modified":"2026-09-23T05:45:59.000Z","category_name":"General","category_slug":"general","category_id":1,"dis
42play_name":"Simina Munteanu","post_content":"\u003C!-- wp:paragraph --\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ESome of the most surprising movies Iâve ever seen are the ones I watched without knowing anything about them beforehand. In fact, I wouldnât have ended up watching some of them if I had read about them first, because I would have discovered a plot point or trope that wasn't to my liking. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph --\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe biggest surprise of this year for me was\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fen.wikipedia.org\u002Fwiki\u002FTuner_(film)\"\u003E \u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.incluvie.com\u002Fmovie\u002Ftuner-1340206\"\u003E\u003Cem\u003ETuner\u003C\u002Fem\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, an independent movie directed by the young, Oscar-winning documentary filmmaker\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fen.wikipedia.org\u002Fwiki\u002FDaniel_Roher\"\u003E \u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.incluvie.com\u002Fdirector\u002Fdaniel-roher-1932822\"\u003EDaniel Roher\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. I initially decided to watch it because I love \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.incluvie.com\u002Factor\u002Fdustin-hoffman-4483\"\u003EDustin Hoffman\u003C\u002Fa\u003E and assumed it was a film about music. Had I known it was actually a heist movie, I wouldâve postponed it or skipped it entirely, as it is one of my least favorite subgenres. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:image {\"id\":21345,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} --\u003E\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.cms.incluvie.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F09\u002F0f41008d9d64d58f101c038bc2eff64c62fb52db-3996x2150-1-1024x551.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-21345\" \u002F\u003E\u003C\u002Ffigure\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:image --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph --\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe movie follows Niki White (\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.incluvie.com\u002Factor\u002Fleo-woodall-3477880\"\u003ELeo Woodall\u003C\u002Fa\u003E), a young man who was a piano virtuoso and prodigy as a child. After developing hyperacusis, a rare hearing condition causing extreme, painful sensitivity to everyday sounds, he was unable to pursue a musical career and was taken under the wing of master piano tuner Harry Horowitz (\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.incluvie.com\u002Factor\u002Fdustin-hoffman-4483\"\u003EDustin Hoffman\u003C\u002Fa\u003E). Due to Harry's age-related confusion and Nikiâs own hearing disorder, Niki ends up discovering an unusual ability to open safes just by listening to the mechanical movements inside the locks. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph --\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ESoon after, Harry is hospitalized, and his wife confesses that they are struggling to pay the medical bills. Desperate to help, Niki takes a dangerous turn after a chance encounter with a group of Israeli criminals. Using their security company as a front to break into the safes of wealthy clients, they enlist Niki and his newly discovered talent, pulling him into a life of crime so he can repay his benefactors.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph --\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EWhile the plot about a decent guy turning to crime to save his loved ones has been used time and time again, Tuner showcases it in a refreshing way. The criminals Niki meets are not the typical, tough, streetwise thugs you usually see in these thrillers. In fact, they treat Niki with respect and accommodate his condition, as long as heâs willing to crack the safes for them.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:image {\"id\":21346,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} --\u003E\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.cms.incluvie.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F09\u002FMV5BNTAzYWQ5MWMtMjRjNC00NGI5LWJkZGItYWYyZmY5OWM4ZjExXkEyXkFqcGdeQXRyYW5zY29kZS13b3JrZmxvdw@@._V1_-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-21346\" \u002F\u003E\u003C\u002Ffigure\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:image --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph --\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe film also presents a love story that gradually develops between Niki and Ruthie, a young pianist he meets through his job as a piano tuner. While a romance is nothing new for this genre, the sweetness of their story and the genuine way the characters connect make their romance stand out from those in other heist movies.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph --\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ETwo of the most impressive things about \u
42003Cem\u003ETuner\u003C\u002Fem\u003E are the dialogue and the use of sound. The character interactions feel perfectly in sync, natural, and at times wonderfully verbose, especially in the scenes with Dustin Hoffman. In fact, the way the lines were written feels almost like music, as they seem to have a rhythm of their own. And while Dustin Hoffman brings a comedic, fast-paced eccentricity to Harry, Leo Woodall plays Niki with a quieter, internal vulnerability. Their scenes together are like free jazz and classical piano music colliding in perfect synchronicity.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:image {\"id\":21347,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} --\u003E\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.cms.incluvie.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F09\u002F531448-1024x595.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-21347\" \u002F\u003E\u003C\u002Ffigure\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:image --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph --\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EAside from a soundtrack carefully tailored to each scene and how they flow into each other, I found it truly fascinating how Roher shifts between absolute silence and overwhelming noise to show how the environment affects Niki. Roherâs choice to amplify mundane sounds, such as a dog barking, a car horn, or a raised voice, portrays the characterâs distress at the constant threat of the world around him. Nikiâs hyperacusis is an essential part of how he experiences the world, and the very thing that gives him his extraordinary, albeit criminal, ability. Thereâs something beautifully ironic about the condition that prevents him from pursuing music becoming the skill that allows him to hear what no one else can.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph --\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThis also makes the filmâs relationship with music more interesting than I initially expected. Although Tuner is technically a heist movie, music and sound are woven into almost every aspect of Nikiâs story. Thatâs what made Tuner such a pleasant surprise. I expected a film about music and discovered a heist movie, only to find that music was still at the heart of it.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph --\u003E","thumbnail":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.cms.incluvie.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F09\u002F17798678264494129.png","post_type":"post","post_excerpt":"Although Tuner is technically a heist movie, music and sound are woven into almost every aspect of Nikiâs story. Thatâs what made Tuner such a pleasant surprise. I expected a film about music and discovered a heist movie, only to find that music was still at the heart of it.\n","movie_id":"1340206","user_picture":"https:\u002F\u002Fsecure.gravatar.com\u002Favatar\u002F03dfdef79690167d40eaace339344e99?s=96"},{"ID":21263,"post_title":"âHunterâ: When Enthusiasm and AI Arenât Enough for a Coherent Story","post_date":"2026-09-21T22:55:38.000Z","post_name":"hunter-when-enthusiasm-and-ai-arent-enough-for-a-coherent-story","post_modified":"2026-09-21T22:55:39.000Z","category_name":"General","category_slug":"general","category_id":1,"display_name":"Simina Munteanu","post_content":"\u003C!-- wp:paragraph --\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe Brazilian filmmaker Alexandre Alonsoâs\u003Cem\u003E Hunter\u003C\u002Fem\u003E is a film with a lot of ideas, but with not as much holding those ideas together. Iâve watched only a few dozen short films in my long history as a movie lover, so Iâm not an expert in this type of medium. Perhaps its meaning mightâve escaped me, and cinephiles who have developed a strong taste for the unusual and experimental way it was made will thoroughly enjoy it.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph --\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe first thing that bothered me was the title. A film called \u003Cem\u003EHunter\u003C\u002Fem\u003E makes you wonder who the hunter is, what exactly he hunts, and why. But the protagonist's motivation never becomes clear enough for the title to have a meaning related to what happens in the mov
42ie. He has an accident on Earth, and then, almost without warning, we are in outer space. Suddenly there is a planet called Orion, a powerful creature, spaceships, a group of wise aliens, and a mission.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph --\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe jump itself from one place to another isn't necessarily the problem. Science fiction can take you anywhere. The problem is that in this 8-minute short film, there is not much really connecting these places together. The car accident doesn't seem to lead naturally into the space story, and the space story doesn't give us much information about the person we are following.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:image {\"id\":21264,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} --\u003E\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.cms.incluvie.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F09\u002FCaptura-de-Tela-2026-09-15-as-15.37.30-1024x549.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-21264\"\u002F\u003E\u003C\u002Ffigure\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:image --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph --\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThat pattern continues with the woman on the spaceship and the group of aliens. They arrive with information the audience is expected to accept without much context. Why is the woman there? Why is this particular group of aliens discussing the fate of Orion with our protagonist? How did he become part of this situation? Perhaps that is left open to viewer interpretation. The film keeps moving forward before any of those questions have been given enough attention.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph --\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe protagonist's powers make this even more noticeable. Early on, he is running away from spaceships. Later, he suddenly has extremely powerful, anime-style abilities and can deal with enemies almost effortlessly. The anime influence itself isn't an issue. In fact, it is one of the things that makes the concept interesting. But those abilities need to feel like they belong to the same character we met earlier. Instead, they add to the feeling that the rules of the film are changing from scene to scene.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:image {\"id\":21265,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} --\u003E\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.cms.incluvie.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F09\u002FCaptura-de-Tela-2026-09-15-as-15.37.21-1024x568.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-21265\"\u002F\u003E\u003C\u002Ffigure\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:image --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph --\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe same thing happens visually. The protagonist moves between an elaborate space costume and a regular T-shirt, sometimes with a helmet and sometimes without one. The sound levels and ambient audio also shift noticeably from one scene to the next. None of these things would necessarily ruin an otherwise strong short, but here they reinforce the same problem the script already has: nothing feels connected to what came before.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph --\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EAnd that is unfortunate, because there is clearly imagination behind \u003Cem\u003EHunter\u003C\u002Fem\u003E. The combination of science fiction and anime has potential, and some of the imagery shows how far Alonso wants to take the idea. There is a genuine sense of someone trying to build a much bigger world than the resources of a short film might normally allow. But the film sometimes seems more interested in introducing the next cool thing than in asking what the previous one means.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph --\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThis is where the use of AI becomes particularly noticeable. Generative tools can make it possible to put spaceships, creatures, and alien environments on screen without a huge production budget. That is exciting. But a striking image still needs a reason to be there. Otherwise, the film starts to feel like a collection of impressive imagery rather than a story. Even the ending falls into this problem. There is a difference between wondering what a film means and wondering what just happened.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph --\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EHunter\u003C\u002Fem\u003E has plenty of ambition, and Alonso clearly has enthusiasm for the world he is trying to create. What seems to be missing is the structure that would allow all those ideas to become one story. The film doesn't need fewer aliens, powers, space
42ships, or creatures. It needs a reason for them all to belong in the same movie. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph --\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph --\u003E","thumbnail":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.cms.incluvie.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F09\u002FMan_on_sci-fi_movie_poster_202609151536111.jpeg","post_type":"post","post_excerpt":"The Brazilian filmmaker Alexandre Alonsoâs Hunter is a film with a lot of ideas, but with very little holding those ideas together.","movie_id":"","user_picture":"https:\u002F\u002Fsecure.gravatar.com\u002Favatar\u002F03dfdef79690167d40eaace339344e99?s=96"},{"ID":21313,"post_title":"\"My Movie Starring Paul Dano\": Surprisingly Heartfelt Absurdist Mockumentary","post_date":"2026-09-21T20:23:14.000Z","post_name":"my-movie-starring-paul-dano-incluvie-review","post_modified":"2026-09-22T19:32:29.000Z","category_name":"General","category_slug":"general","category_id":1,"display_name":"Amanda Mazzillo","post_content":"\u003C!-- wp:paragraph --\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.incluvie.com\u002Fmovie\u002Fmy-movie-starring-paul-dano-1538565\"\u003EMy Movie Starring Paul Dano\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fem\u003Eâwritten and directed by \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.incluvie.com\u002Fdirector\u002Fjoe-bartone-1640671\"\u003EJoe Bartone\u003C\u002Fa\u003Eâ is an absurdist, campy mockumentary about the challenges of indie filmmaking. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph --\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EWhile watching \u003Cem\u003EMy Movie Starring Paul Dano\u003C\u002Fem\u003E, I was reminded of the first time I saw \u003Cem\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.incluvie.com\u002Fmovie\u002Flollilove-19719\"\u003ELollilove\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fem\u003E, especially how that movie feels like a group of friends making a mockumentary about Hollywood. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph --\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EOne of my favorite aspects of \u003Cem\u003EMy Movie Starring Paul Dano \u003C\u002Fem\u003Eis its blend of illustrations and dream sequences within its mockumentary structure. As the script is written, we are shown how the movie Bear Naked Amazonians From Mars looks in Hermanâs head, with all its retro b movie campy charm. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph --\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe indie film \u003Cem\u003ESlash\u003C\u002Fem\u003E about the world of fanfiction and campy sci-fi includes a similar blend of reality and fiction. These moments in \u003Cem\u003EMy Movie Starring Paul Dano \u003C\u002Fem\u003Eare filled with absurd charm that veers into the sexist undertones of old genre films in a way that feels intentional and understanding, painting a picture of how the film industry isnât as different as we think from the days of prehistoric babes in futuristic bikinis. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:image {\"id\":21314,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} --\u003E\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.cms.incluvie.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F09\u002FNo-Laurels_My-Movie-Starring_S_102825_27x40_Final_600dpi-691x1024.png\" alt=\"My Movie Starring Paul Dano\" class=\"wp-image-21314\"\u002F\u003E\u003Cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003EMy Movie Starring Paul Dano\u003C\u002Ffigcaption\u003E\u003C\u002Ffigure\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:image --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph --\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EWhat starts as a film filled to the brim with awkward humor and characters we arenât sure we want to root for swiftly becomes something bordering on heartwarming as we see how everyone comes together to make sure their dreams come true, even if not everything is going according to plan. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph --\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe jokes donât always land but there is always a welcome amount of homespun charm that keeps you engaged and wanting to know how this unlikely group of characters will come together. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph --\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ESome of the plot lines feel outdated and overly dramatic but in a way that satirizes the film industry and makes you intentionally cringe in response. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph --\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EWhat makes this film so memorable is its love for film, especially capturing bygone eras. So much of the film-within-a-film segments are inundated with the unique spirit of Roger Corman classics. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph --\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EMy Movie Starring Paul Dano\u003C\u002Fem\u003E is a love letter to the ups and downs of making art with the people in your life. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph --\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EStructuring the film into sections focused on a specific aspect of the filmmaking process works well and even leads to some moments of humor where the dialogue plays off the titles appearing. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph --\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EMy Movie Starring Paul Dano\u003C\u002Fem\u003E feels like a weird 90s indie you would find browsing the racks at a video store where you donât know what to expect. The comic illustrations add a unique atmosphere that perfectly fits the mov
42ie and makes you want to know more about the characters. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph --\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ENot every character in \u003Cem\u003EMy Movie Starring Paul Dano \u003C\u002Fem\u003Eis likable and itâs better for it. Every character touches on Hollywood stereotypes taken to an absurd level, creating a memorable satire. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph --\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThroughout the film, there are many funny moments as well as some delightfully awkward moments that make you feel secondhand embarrassment. One of the best moments in the film comes when Printer John (\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.incluvie.com\u002Factor\u002Fsteven-michael-martin-3205501\"\u003ESteven Michael Martin\u003C\u002Fa\u003E) pretends to be Paul Dano. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph --\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EMy Movie Starring Paul Dano \u003C\u002Fem\u003Eis a movie clearly made with passion and love for indie filmmaking that affectionately pokes fun at the types of low budget films we have seen throughout film history. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph --\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EIf you want to see a delightfully unique mockumentary that has a deep appreciation for film and wants to celebrate the highs and lows of trying to get an indie film made, \u003Cem\u003EMy Movie Starring Paul Dano\u003C\u002Fem\u003E is a great choice. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph --\u003E","thumbnail":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.cms.incluvie.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F09\u002FMy-Movie-Starring-Paul-Dano.jpg","post_type":"post","post_excerpt":"One of my favorite aspects of My Movie Starring Paul Dano is its blend of illustrations and dream sequences within its mockumentary structure. As the script is written, we are shown how the movie Bear Naked Amazonians From Mars looks in Hermanâs head, with all its retro b movie campy charm. ","movie_id":"1538565","user_picture":"https:\u002F\u002Fsecure.gravatar.com\u002Favatar\u002F86b44bf083d378919e7f334791c7a506?s=96"},{"ID":21296,"post_title":"Godzilla Tier List: Ranking the King of the Monsters","post_date":"2026-09-21T18:06:13.000Z","post_name":"godzilla-tier-list-ranking-the-king-of-the-monsters","post_modified":"2026-09-21T18:06:14.000Z","category_name":"General","category_slug":"general","category_id":1,"display_name":"Bheema Bachus","post_content":"\u003C!-- wp:paragraph --\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EâWe knew the world would not be the same. A few people laughed, a few people cried. Most people were silent. I remembered the line from the Hindu scripture, the Bhagavad-Gita. Vishnu is trying to persuade the prince that he should do his duty, and to impress him, takes on his multi-armed form and says, 'Now I am become Death, the destroyer of worlds.'â\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph --\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EJ. Robert Oppenheimer spoke those words in 1965. Forty-seven years after that, and eleven years before Christopher Nolanâs \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.incluvie.com\u002Farticles\u002Foppenheimer-the-man-behind-the-myth\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.incluvie.com\u002Farticles\u002Foppenheimer-the-man-behind-the-myth\"\u003Eepic biopic\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, kaiju fans heard this quote over the first teaser trailer for the Legendary Pictures reboot of Godzilla. It was the first time in eight years that Godzilla fanatics had been given new footage of the monster (excluding \u003Cem\u003EAlways Sunset on Third Street 2\u003C\u002Fem\u003E), and fans ranging from small children to retirees across the entire globe rejoiced. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph --\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EGodzilla means a lot of things to a lot of different people. To some, he is a goofy joke with bad dubbing and fake-looking special effects. To some, he is the ultimate badass. To some, he is the most effective and far-reaching metaphor for the nuclear bomb attacks on Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Whatâs more, those three interpretations can all be applied to just his first film. Across almost forty pictures, Godzilla has been a metaphor for the Fukushima disaster, for nature reclaiming its territory from aliens, for Earth retaliating against pollution, for the spirit of World War II being forgotten, or, just a dad. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph --\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ENote on What is Included: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003EThis list includes every officially licensed Godzilla film, whether itâs made by Toho, Legendary, or Sony. \u003Cem\u003EAlways Sunset on Third Street 2\u003C\u002Fem\u003E (2007) and \u003Cem\u003ESayonara Jupiter\u003C\u002Fem\u003E (1984) are disqualified because his appearances are so brief and unrelated to the narrative of the film. However, many films without Godzilla, but related to Godzilla, are included in this list. Any official Toho production that features a character who also appears in a Godzilla film is here. That means \u003Cem\u003ERodan\u003C\u002Fem\u003E (1956), \u003Cem\u003EMothra\u003C\u002Fem\u003E (1961), and \u003Cem\u003EAtragon\u003C\u002Fem\u003E (1963) are included, while films like \u003Cem\u003ELatitude Zero\u003C\u002Fem\u003E (1969), \u003Cem\u003EThe War in Space\u003C\u002Fem\u003E (1977), and \u003Cem\u003EProphecies of Nostradamus\u003C\u002Fem\u003E (1974) are excluded. \u003Cem\u003EDogora\u003C\u002Fem\u003E (1964) is included despite the titular monsterâs appearance in \u003Cem\u003EGodzilla: Planet of the Monsters\u003C\u002Fem\u003E (2017) being so brief, while \u003Cem\u003EMatango\u003C\u002Fem\u003E (1963) is excluded despite appearing in a Godzilla video game. While \u003Cem\u003EGorath\u003C\u002Fem\u003E (1962) is connected to \u003Cem\u003EGodzilla: Final Wars\u003C\u002Fem\u003E (2004), it has not been legally available in the United States for decades, and so, is excluded from this list. Finally, \u003Cem\u003EKong: Skull Island\u003C\u002Fem\u003E (2017) is included because it is part of the Monsterverse, while other non-To
42ho projects to feature King Kong are excluded, partially to keep this film from being too diluted with films that donât feature the Big G. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph --\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EOnto the list:\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph {\"align\":\"center\"} --\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\"has-text-align-center\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cu\u003EMasterpiece (S-Tier)\u003C\u002Fu\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:image {\"align\":\"center\",\"id\":21297,\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} --\u003E\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.cms.incluvie.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F09\u002Fimage-13.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-21297\"\u002F\u003E\u003C\u002Ffigure\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:image --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:list --\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\u003C!-- wp:list-item --\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E1. \u003Cem\u003EGodzilla\u003C\u002Fem\u003E (1954)\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:list-item --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:list-item --\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E2.\u003Cem\u003E Godzilla: Minus One\u003C\u002Fem\u003E (2023)\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:list-item --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:list-item --\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E3. \u003Cem\u003EShin Godzilla\u003C\u002Fem\u003E (2016)\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:list-item --\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:list --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph --\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThere was no question that the first film would be here. This is not a Friday the 13\u003Csup\u003Eth\u003C\u002Fsup\u003E or Gamera situation where the first film is arguably inferior to its sequels. The original Godzilla defines the term âkaiju masterpiece.â Its somber tone, incredible score, underrated camerawork and beautiful story make it arguably the best monster movie ever.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph --\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EArguably. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph --\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EI struggled mightily about whether to place \u003Cem\u003EGodzilla: Minus One\u003C\u002Fem\u003E (2023) at number one or number two. Almost immediately upon release, it garnered a reputation as the best Godzilla movie ever made. I thought so too at first. Its emotional core and thematic elements are so strong that it blows most other movies out of the water, even outside the genre. That, on top of its haunting score and visuals, makes it exceptional. That being said, the film is not completely free of flaws. Its Oscar-winning special effects are mildly inconsistent, and the movie slightly sags before the climax under the weight of excessive set-up (that, admittedly, pays off beautifully). The original film is seventy-two-years-old, and that comes with its own set of flaws, but those flaws are only apparent in hindsight. I placed the original film above \u003Cem\u003EMinus One\u003C\u002Fem\u003E because at the time of its release, it was ever so slightly more impactful than the latter film was at the time of its release, which is the only fair comparison. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph --\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EFor a long time, I misunderstood \u003Cem\u003EShin Godzilla\u003C\u002Fem\u003E (2016). I thought it was criticizing the concept of bureaucracy itself, and tacitly endorsing authoritarianism. But upon rewatch, it is apparent that \u003Cem\u003EShin Godzilla\u003C\u002Fem\u003E is criticizing the decision-making within the bureaucracy. Eventually those bureaucrats save the city, but not after they falter by failing to make brave decisions. Once they make brave, risky decisions, they succeed. It is not a condemnation of the system, but a call for bravery. We see both what can be and what unfortunately often is. That is powerful. Beyond that, \u003Cem\u003EShin Godzilla\u003C\u002Fem\u003E is here because it is the most beautifully shot, scored, and designed Godzilla movie in the series. While it may not be as haunting as the original, it still leaves a permanent mark. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph {\"align\":\"center\"} --\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\"has-text-align-center\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cu\u003EGreat (A-Tier)\u003C\u002Fu\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:image {\"align\":\"center\",\"id\":2
421298,\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} --\u003E\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.cms.incluvie.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F09\u002Fimage-14.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-21298\"\u002F\u003E\u003C\u002Ffigure\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:image --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:list --\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\u003C!-- wp:list-item --\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E4. \u003Cem\u003EGodzilla vs. Biollante\u003C\u002Fem\u003E (1989)\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:list-item --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:list-item --\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E5.\u003Cem\u003E Terror of Mechagodzilla\u003C\u002Fem\u003E (1975)\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:list-item --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:list-item --\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E6. \u003Cem\u003EGodzilla, Mothra, and King Ghidorah: Giant Monsters All-Out Attack\u003C\u002Fem\u003E (2001)\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:list-item --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:list-item --\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E7. \u003Cem\u003EGodzilla\u003C\u002Fem\u003E (2014)\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:list-item --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:list-item --\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E8. \u003Cem\u003EGodzilla vs. Hedorah\u003C\u002Fem\u003E (1971)\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:list-item --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:list-item --\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E9. \u003Cem\u003EGodzilla: King of the Monsters\u003C\u002Fem\u003E (2019)\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:list-item --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:list-item --\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E10. \u003Cem\u003EGodzilla and Mothra: Battle for Earth\u003C\u002Fem\u003E (1992)\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:list-item --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:list-item --\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E11. \u003Cem\u003EGodzilla vs. King Ghidorah\u003C\u002Fem\u003E (1991)\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:list-item --\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:list --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph --\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EProbably the second-biggest sin of this list is ranking the Hesei Ghidorah\u002FMothra movies above their Showa counterparts. There is no question that \u003Cem\u003EMothra vs. Godzilla\u003C\u002Fem\u003E (1964) is a more intelligent movie than \u003Cem\u003EGodzilla and Mothra: Battle for Earth\u003C\u002Fem\u003E (1992), and there is no question that \u003Cem\u003EGhidrah the Three-Headed Monster\u003C\u002Fem\u003E (1964) has a much cleaner story than \u003Cem\u003EGodzilla vs. King Ghidorah\u003C\u002Fem\u003E (1991). But in 2026, the two 1990s films have noticeably more entertainment value than their 1960s counterparts. While the 1960s films are still very good (as ranked below), they are at least somewhat dated and have a little too much goofiness, even if that goofiness is executed very well. Itâs close, but I think the Hesei equivalents are superior. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph --\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EGodzilla vs. Hedorah\u003C\u002Fem\u003E (1971) should, by all logic, go in the lower âfunny\u002Fweirdâ tier for being so bizarre. But it is such an intelligent, poignant, and relevant movie, both back then and now, especially by kaiju standards. Plus, its entertainment value never seems to diminish upon rewatch. Despite some goofy moments, it is too good to rank alongside \u003Cem\u003EGodzilla vs. Megalon\u003C\u002Fem\u003E (1973). (No shade to that film). \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph --\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EWhen I first saw \u003Cem\u003EGodzilla\u003C\u002Fem\u003E (2014), I would have easily placed it in the S-Tier. Now it doesnât even get in the top 5. I still love that movie, but since the hype died down, it is easier to recognize its flaws. If you took out all the excruciatingly boring and unnecessary exposition, then it might well get into the masterpiece zone. But there are other problems. The story is deep, but itâs also disorganized. The acting is fairly flat from nearly the entire cast, and not just Aaron Taylor-Johnson, who is supposed to be muted. The visual
42s are absolutely majestic in many scenes, but absolutely bland in many others. The music is generic but effective. It is clear that Gareth Edwards was trying to make something like \u003Cem\u003EGodzilla: Minus One\u003C\u002Fem\u003E (2023). But he didnât. What he made is still great, but with many asterisks attached to its greatness. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph --\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EGodzilla: King of the Monsters\u003C\u002Fem\u003E (2019) had mediocre reception from critics when it was released, and even many fans have turned their back on this film. Not me. The action is spectacular, dynamic, and intense. The music is great, and the color tinting makes the shots so much more beautiful. The use of obfuscation makes the monsters so much more intimidating. Yes, the writing is mostly poor and occasionally nonsensical, and it is valid to not like the film on that basis. But even then, there are a few character moments that resonate strongly, such as Dr. Serizawaâs decision, or Madisonâs parents finding her nearly dead in a bathtub. Itâs far from perfect, but for fans of the series, this one is the movie equivalent of going to a concert of your favorite band from your teenage years. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph --\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe other three movies in this tier need no explanation. They are widely recognized as classics in the franchise and should be seen by any movie fan. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph {\"align\":\"center\"} --\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\"has-text-align-center\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cu\u003EVery Good (B-Tier)\u003C\u002Fu\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:image {\"align\":\"center\",\"id\":21302,\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} --\u003E\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.cms.incluvie.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F09\u002Fimage-17.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-21302\"\u002F\u003E\u003C\u002Ffigure\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:image --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:list --\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\u003C!-- wp:list-item --\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E12. \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.incluvie.com\u002Farticles\u002Fmothra-still-rocks\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.incluvie.com\u002Farticles\u002Fmothra-still-rocks\"\u003E\u003Cem\u003EMothra\u003C\u002Fem\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E (1961)\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:list-item --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:list-item --\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E13. \u003Cem\u003EAtragon\u003C\u002Fem\u003E (1963)\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:list-item --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:list-item --\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E14. \u003Cem\u003EGhidrah the Three-Headed Monster\u003C\u002Fem\u003E (1964)\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:list-item --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:list-item --\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E15.\u003Cem\u003E Mothra vs. Godzilla \u003C\u002Fem\u003E(1964)\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:list-item --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:list-item --\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E16. \u003Cem\u003EWar of the Gargantuas\u003C\u002Fem\u003E (1966)\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:list-item --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:list-item --\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E17. \u003Cem\u003EGodzilla X Kong: The New Empire\u003C\u002Fem\u003E (2024)\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:list-item --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:list-item --\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E18. \u003Cem\u003ERodan\u003C\u002Fem\u003E (1956)\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:list-item --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:list-item --\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E19. \u003Cem\u003EGodzilla: Planet Eater\u003C\u002Fem\u003E (2018)\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:list-item --\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:list --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph --\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EProbably the third-biggest sin in this list is ranking one of the anime movies above classics like \u003Cem\u003EInvasion of the Astro-Monster\u003C\u002Fem\u003E (1965) and \u003Cem\u003EThe Return of Godzilla\u003C\u002Fem\u003E (1984).
42 But \u003Cem\u003EGodzilla: Planet Eater\u003C\u002Fem\u003E (2018) is an absolute blast, choosing a much more action-packed approach than its two predecessors and capitalizing on the characters. Plus, it has the most imaginative interpretation of Ghidorah in the series. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph --\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EGodzilla X Kong: The New Empire\u003C\u002Fem\u003E (2024) makes it in this tier on entertainment value alone. The rest of these films are beloved by Godzilla fans everywhere. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph {\"align\":\"center\"} --\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\"has-text-align-center\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cu\u003EGood (C-Tier)\u003C\u002Fu\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:image {\"align\":\"center\",\"id\":21300,\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} --\u003E\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.cms.incluvie.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F09\u002Fimage-16.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-21300\"\u002F\u003E\u003C\u002Ffigure\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:image --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:list --\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\u003C!-- wp:list-item --\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E20. \u003Cem\u003EInvasion of the Astro Monster\u003C\u002Fem\u003E (1965)\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:list-item --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:list-item --\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E21. \u003Cem\u003EThe Return of Godzilla\u003C\u002Fem\u003E (1984)\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:list-item --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:list-item --\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E22. \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.incluvie.com\u002Farticles\u002Fgodzilla-vs-kong-is-pure-stupid-fun\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.incluvie.com\u002Farticles\u002Fgodzilla-vs-kong-is-pure-stupid-fun\"\u003E\u003Cem\u003EGodzilla vs. Kong\u003C\u002Fem\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E (2021)\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:list-item --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:list-item --\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E23. \u
42003Cem\u003EGodzilla vs. Mechagodzilla 2\u003C\u002Fem\u003E (1993)\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:list-item --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:list-item --\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E24. \u003Cem\u003EGodzilla Tokyo S.O.S.\u003C\u002Fem\u003E (2003)\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:list-item --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:list-item --\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E25. \u003Cem\u003EGodzilla 2000\u003C\u002Fem\u003E (1999)\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:list-item --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:list-item --\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E26. \u003Cem\u003EGodzilla Against Mechagodzilla\u003C\u002Fem\u003E (2002)\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:list-item --\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:list --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph --\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe first two in this set will probably be argued to be underrated in this list, even that they should be in the top 10. The truth is that theyâre ranked this low not because theyâre bad, but because thereâs so many other good movies in the series. Though while theyâre not bad, they are flawed. \u003Cem\u003EThe Return of Godzilla\u003C\u002Fem\u003E (1984) suffers from a lack of other monsters for Godzilla to interact with and a bit of a jumbled plot â still a good plot, just overstuffed. \u003Cem\u003EInvasion of the Astro-Monster\u003C\u002Fem\u003E (1965) suffers from a lack of monster screentime and dry acting, but the story and set pieces are so good that it still ends up being an entertaining film. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph --\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EGodzilla vs. Kong\u003C\u002Fem\u003E (2021) ranks below \u003Cem\u003EGodzilla X Kong: The New Empire\u003C\u002Fem\u003E (2024) because of painfully bad dialogue and, surprisingly, not enough monster action. The action that is there is possibly the best in the series, but itâs surprisingly sparse in a movie that should be dominated by fighting. \u003Cem\u003EThe New Empire\u003C\u002Fem\u003E has more fight scenes which are longer than its immediate predecessor, and while the dialogue is generic, itâs not so cringy. Both are good, entertaining films, but one is a lot more consistent than the other. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph --\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe Kiryu saga is beloved by fans because of its awesome concepts, including a Mechagodzilla that has believable emotions (something even many organic kaiju donât have). But that doesnât change the fact that the execution of the human story, which is the main driver of the plot, is pretty weak. These are still good movies, bolstered by amazing visuals for the time, but they are stronger conceptually than they are in actuality. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph {\"align\":\"center\"} --\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\"has-text-align-center\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cu\u003EFunny\u002FWeird (?-Tier)\u003C\u002Fu\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:image {\"align\":\"center\",\"id\":21299,\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} --\u003E\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.cms.incluvie.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F09\u002Fimage-15.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-21299\"\u002F\u003E\u003C\u002Ffigure\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:image --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:list --\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\u003C!-- wp:list-item --\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E27. \u003Cem\u003EGodzilla: Final Wars \u003C\u002Fem\u003E(2004)\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:list-item --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:list-item --\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E28. \u003Cem\u003ESon of Godzilla\u003C\u002Fem\u003E (1967)\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:list-item --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:list-item --\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E29. \u003Cem\u003EGodzilla vs. Gigan\u003C\u002Fem\u003E (1972)\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:list-item --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:list-item --\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E30. \u003Cem\u003EKing Kong vs. Godzilla\u003C\u002Fem\u003E (1962)\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:list-item --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:list-item --\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E31. \u003Cem\u003EGodzilla vs. Mechagodzilla\u003C\u002Fem\u003E (1974)\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:list-item --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:list-item --\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E32. \u003Cem\u003ESpace Amoeba\u003C\u002Fem\u003E (1970)\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:list-item --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:list-item --\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E33. \u003Cem\u003EGodzilla vs. the Sea Monster\u003C\u002Fem\u003E (1966)\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:list-item --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:list-item --\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E34. \u003Cem\u003EGodzilla vs. Megalon\u003C\u002Fem\u003E (1973)\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:list-item --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:list-item --\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E35. \u003Cem\u003EThe Mysterians\u003C\u002Fem\u003E (1957)\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:list-item --\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:list --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph --\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EGodzilla: Final Wars\u003C\u002Fem\u003E (2004) doesnât really belong here, as it isnât âso bad itâs goodâ or âso weird itâs good.â But it goes here because you canât really call it a âgoodâ movie. It is the most exciting, heart-pounding, fun movie of the franchise, but itâs also one of the corniest, poorly written and poorly structured movies of the franchise. Itâs objectively bad and subjectively amazing. If the original \u003Cem\u003EGodzilla\u003C\u002Fem\u003E (1954) is Beethoven, then \u003Cem\u003EGodzilla: Final Wars\u003C\u002Fem\u003E (2004) is like Limp Bizkit. To some, that is a huge compliment, and to others, that is a massive insult. It all depends on your perspective. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph --\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003ESon of Godzilla\u003C\u002Fem\u003E (1967) also debatably doesnât belong here. It is cute and heartwarming, not goofy and chaotic. But it doesnât really fit in anywhere else. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph --\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe rest of these movies are hilarious and\u002For bizarre, often intentionally s
42o. These are the movies that simultaneously give the series a bad reputation and are the most enjoyed by the fans. You leave your brain at the door and enter a world of absurdity, humor, and experimentation that makes the series far more versatile than other franchises. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph --\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EExcept maybe \u003Cem\u003EThe Mysterians\u003C\u002Fem\u003E (1957). Itâs a decent movie, and it belongs in this tier, but it doesnât cover anywhere near the entertainment value that the other entries in this tier do.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph {\"align\":\"center\"} --\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\"has-text-align-center\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cu\u003EMid (D-Tier)\u003C\u002Fu\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:image {\"align\":\"center\",\"id\":21303,\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} --\u003E\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.cms.incluvie.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F09\u002Fimage-19.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-21303\"\u002F\u003E\u003C\u002Ffigure\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:image --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:list --\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\u003C!-- wp:list-item --\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E36. \u003Cem\u003EFrankenstein Conquers the World\u003C\u002Fem\u003E (1965)\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:list-item --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:list-item --\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E37. \u003Cem\u003EDestroy All Monsters\u003C\u002Fem\u003E (1968)\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:list-item --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:list-item --\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E38. \u003Cem\u003EGodzilla Raids Again\u003C\u002Fem\u003E (1955)\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:list-item --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:list-item --\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E39. \u003Cem\u003EGodzilla vs. Spacegodzilla\u003C\u002Fem\u003E (1994)\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:list-item --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:list-item --\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E40. \u003Cem\u003EDogora\u003C\u002Fem\u003E (1964)\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:list-item --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:list-item --\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E41. \u003Cem\u003EGodzilla vs. Destroyah\u003C\u002Fem\u003E (1995)\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:list-item --\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:list --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph --\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EProbably the fourth-biggest sin in this list is ranking \u003Cem\u003EDestroy All Monsters\u003C\u002Fem\u003E (1968) in a negative tier. But despite being beloved for having so many different monsters and reviving Angirus, it is really just a rerun of \u003Cem\u003EInvasion of the Astro-Monster\u003C\u002Fem\u003E (1965) in substance. The monster action is great, but the human story takes it so far down because it dominates the movie and is so uninteresting. Unbelievably, this film belongs in the same conversation as \u003Cem\u003EGodzilla Raids Again\u003C\u002Fem\u003E (1955). \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph --\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EIf youâve been wondering, âwhatâs the biggest sin in this list?â well, this is it. Placing \u003Cem\u003EGodzilla vs. Destroyah\u003C\u002Fem\u003E (1995) so far down the list, especially below the hated \u003Cem\u003EGodzilla vs. Spacegodzilla\u003C\u002Fem\u003E (1994). My conspiracy theory is that this movie is mostly beloved for the last twenty minutes, which are indeed incredible. But I have seen this film three times now, not including failed attempts, and I just cannot get into it. The final film in the Hesei series oscillates between moving at a snailâs pace and poorly imitating \u003Cem\u003EAliens\u003C\u002Fem\u003E (1986). The Hesei series had clearly run out of steam by this time. There are interesting concepts in this film, but no emotional core for the humans, and insufficient humanity for Godzilla. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph {\"align\":\"center\"} --\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\"has-text-align-center\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cu\u003EBad (F-Tier)\u003C\u002Fu\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:image {\"align\":\"center\",\"id\":2
421301,\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} --\u003E\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.cms.incluvie.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F09\u002Fimage-18.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-21301\"\u002F\u003E\u003C\u002Ffigure\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:image --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:list --\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\u003C!-- wp:list-item --\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E42. \u003Cem\u003EKong: Skull Island\u003C\u002Fem\u003E (2017)\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:list-item --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:list-item --\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E43. \u003Cem\u003EGodzilla \u003C\u002Fem\u003E(1998)\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:list-item --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:list-item --\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E44. \u003Cem\u003EGodzilla vs. Megaguirus\u003C\u002Fem\u003E (2000)\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:list-item --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:list-item --\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E45. \u003Cem\u003EKing Kong Escapes\u003C\u002Fem\u003E (1967)\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:list-item --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:list-item --\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E46. \u003Cem\u003ERebirth of Mothra III \u003C\u002Fem\u003E(1998)\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:list-item --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:list-item --\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E47. \u003Cem\u003EVaran the Unbelievable\u003C\u002Fem\u003E (1958)\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:list-item --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:list-item --\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E48. \u003Cem\u003EGodzillaâs Revenge\u003C\u002Fem\u003E (1969)\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:list-item --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:list-item --\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E49. \u003Cem\u003ERebirth of Mothra II \u003C\u002Fem\u003E(1997)\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:list-item --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:list-item --\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E50. \u003Cem\u003ERebirth of Mothra\u003C\u002Fem\u003E (1996)\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:list-item --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:list-item --\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E51. \u003Cem\u003EGodzilla: Planet of the Monsters\u003C\u002Fem\u003E (2017)\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:list-item --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:list-item --\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E52. \u003Cem\u003EGodzilla: City on the Edge of Battle\u003C\u002Fem\u003E (2017)\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:list-item --\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:list --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph --\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EHot take, but, I canât stand \u003Cem\u003EKong: Skull Island\u003C\u002Fem\u003E (2017). It has paper-thin characters and a horrible script. Even if you recognize the spectacle, the morality within that spectacle is so confused that it makes it hard to enjoy. It has some stretches of enjoyability, but nothing that redeems it. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph --\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ERanking any Godzilla movie below âGodzilla in Name Onlyâ (1998) is also likely to bring some blood to a boiling point. It is a horrendous film, but, the sequences with the baby Godzillas are actually quite enjoyable, even if it is borrowing from \u003Cem\u003EJurassic Park\u003C\u002Fem\u003E (1993). Theyâre quite beefy too, making the 1998 incarnation somewhat tolerable. Not to mention, that killer theme song, even if it is just a âKashmirâ remix. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph --\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EPutting \u003Cem\u003EKing Kong Escapes\u003C\u002Fem\u003E (1967) in this tier is depressing. Characters like Mechani-Kong, Gorosaurus, and Dr. Who (thatâs actually the villainâs name) are so memorable and likeable, and the setup for the film is pretty solid. But the film feels like what would happen if you took out everything good in a Hanna-Barbera cartoon and left it with all the dated mediocrity, covered with surface-level 1960s kaiju style but none of the substance. It is probably very good viewing while inebriated, but most of the time it just makes you wish you were watching the original \u003Cem\u003EKing Kong\u003C\u002Fem\u003E (1933), or even one of its remakes. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph --\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe rest of the list is pretty unbearable. \u003Cem\u003EVaran the Unbelievable\u003C\u002Fem\u003E (1958) is a film I have never finished without falling asleep, even rewatching it for this list. For nearly fifty years, \u003Cem\u003EGodzillaâs Revenge\u003C\u002Fem\u003E (1969) was regarded as the worst film in the series (when people werenât slandering \u003Cem\u003EGodzilla vs. Megalon\u003C\u002Fem\u003E). But the first two anime films are so unbelievably boring, nonsensical, and pointless that they make the preschool-oriented Godzilla look much more bearable in comparison. \u003Cem\u003ECity on the Edge of Battle \u003C\u002Fem\u003Eranks below \u003Cem\u003EPlanet of the Monsters\u003C\u002Fem\u003E because of how they butchered Mechagodzilla. That was unacceptable. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph {\"align\":\"center\"} --\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\"has-text-align-center\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cu\u003EFinal Word\u003C\u002Fu\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph --\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThis is an attempt to rank the Godzilla movies objectively. But inevitably, subjective experiences color our attempts at objective analysis, for some more than others. It is totally possible that I got it completely wrong. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph --\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EIt is also the case that your subjective experience is valuable. If you donât like \u003Cem\u003EGodzilla Minus One \u003C\u002Fem\u003E(2023) but do like \u003Cem\u003EGodzillaâs Revenge\u003C\u002Fem\u003E (1969), youâre not a criminal. That just means you have feelings that donât mesh with traditional criteria. If this was purely about my personal enjoyment, \u003Cem\u003EGodzilla: Final Wars\u003C\u002Fem\u003E (2004) and \u003Cem\u003EGodzilla vs. Gigan\u003C\u002Fem\u003E (1972) would be in the top five. Most people become fans of Godzilla in their youth, and our nostalgia often colors our perception. Let your Godzilla experience be uniquely yours.
42 That is why he is so versatile. That is why he exists. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph --\u003E","thumbnail":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.cms.incluvie.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F09\u002FGodzilla.jpg","post_type":"post","post_excerpt":"A complete ranking of every Godzilla movie, including shared universe films.","movie_id":"","user_picture":"https:\u002F\u002Fsecure.gravatar.com\u002Favatar\u002Ff4fd7843eb6551294b30d9ea84accd46?s=96"},{"ID":21276,"post_title":"\"In a Whisper\" Explores Family Bonds","post_date":"2026-09-21T00:40:51.000Z","post_name":"in-a-whisper-explores-family-bonds","post_modified":"2026-09-29T23:20:43.000Z","category_name":"General","category_slug":"general","category_id":1,"display_name":"Jocelyn Luizzi","post_content":"\u003C!-- wp:paragraph --\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.incluvie.com\u002Fmovie\u002Fin-a-whisper-1119547\"\u003EIn a Whisper\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, \u003C\u002Fem\u003Ea film directed by \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.incluvie.com\u002Fdirector\u002Fleyla-bouzid-1510121\"\u003ELeyla Bouzid\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, follows Lilia as she goes back to Tunisia in the wake of her Uncle Dalyâs(\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.incluvie.com\u002Factor\u002Fkarim-remadi-3407279\"\u003EKarim Remadi\u003C\u002Fa\u003E)death. Lilia is accompanied by her girlfriend on the flight, but once they arrive Alice must stay at a hotel and keep her presence a secret from Liliaâs family members, most of whom donât know about her sexuality. Over the course of the film, Lilia must cope with the judgement her family casts upon Daly for being gay, the homophobic laws of her home country, and the rising tension in her relationship.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph --\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EI watched this movie as part of the \u003C\u002Fem\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Freelingfilmfest.org\u002F\"\u003E\u003Cem\u003EReeling Film Festival\u003C\u002Fem\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cem\u003E, an international LGBTQ+ film festival in Chicago. \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwritethroughthenight.com\u002Freeling-film-festival-2026-an-lgbtq-review-roundup\u002F\"\u003EKeep up with all of my coverage and stay tuned\u003C\u002Fa\u003E for more queer film reviews coming soon!\u003C\u002Fem\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph --\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ELilia (\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.incluvie.com\u002Factor\u002Feya-bouteraa-4824767\"\u003EEya Bouteraa\u003C\u002Fa\u003E) and Alice (\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.incluvie.com\u002Factor\u002Fmarion-barbeau-2879089\"\u003EMarion Barbeau\u003C\u002Fa\u003E) reside in France. Lilia is the only person in her family who moved out of the country. Even her mother (\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.incluvie.com\u002Factor\u002Fhiam-abbass-765\"\u003EHiam Abbass\u003C\u002Fa\u003E), who flouted convention by working a job and getting a divorce, does not understand her daughterâs desire to be an engineer so far from where she grew up. This dynamic creates tension between Lilia and the women who love her prior to her sexuality coming to light. Her mother, her aunt, and her grandmother all shower her with love, but they refuse to condone her choices. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:image {\"align\":\"center\",\"id\":21277,\"width\":650,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} --\u003E\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.cms.incluvie.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F09\u002Finawhisper2-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Lilia sits in a room with her aunt, grandmother, and mom\" class=\"wp-image-21277\" style=\"width:650px\" width=\"650\"\u002F\u003E\u003C\u002Ffigure\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:image --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph --\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EAt times, Liliaâs story felt a bit cliche. It seems like half of the LGBTQ+ movies hit the same beatsâqueer person is in the closet, queer person is scared to come out to their family, their family finds out, itâs bad for a
42while, then things get better. Iâve seen this story enough times to guess the ending. Still, though, \u003Cem\u003EIn a Whisper \u003C\u002Fem\u003Eremains a movie worth watching because of the cast. Their fights feel real. I believe every word they say and every emotion that washes over their faces when they think nobodyâs looking. The story might not be innovative, but the performances by Abbass, Bouteraa, and Barbeau are captivating. I would watch the scene where the three of them are in a room together for the first time again and again.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph --\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe underlying driver of the film is the mysterious death of Liliaâs Uncle Daly. It becomes clear that he was murdered by people with enough power to cover it up. Although everyone in the family knew he was gay, he was forced to marry a woman and live a life he didnât want. His untimely death prompts Lilia to remember all of the times her uncle behaved oddly. She relives the moments where she saw him fighting with ex-partners or dissociating through his own wedding. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph --\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe similarities between Liliaâs experience and Dalyâs are striking. Daly once had a great love that he pushed away for the sake of his family. Now, Lilia is wondering if she needs to do the same thing. Can she tell her mother about Alice, or will it break her heart? \u003Cem\u003EIn a Whisper \u003C\u002Fem\u003Emakes good use of music and slow, panning scenes to underline just how difficult this decision is for her. This is juxtaposed with mumblecore-esque scenes between Lilia and Alice as they discuss their relationship and search for the truth surrounding Dalyâs death. It creates a sense of gravity that illustrates Tunisian culture and serves to emphasize the difference between Liliaâs traditional family and the family she made for herself in France.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph --\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe beauty of this film is the distinct, vibrant relationships between each of the women. They all have unique personalities that play off of one another in varied ways, making each scene feel grounded. \u003Cem\u003EIn a Whisper \u003C\u002Fem\u003Eis a coming out narrative, but itâs also a story about multiple mother-daughter relationships and the necessity of family. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph --\u003E","thumbnail":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.cms.incluvie.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F09\u002Finawhisper.jpg","post_type":"post","post_excerpt":"In a Whisper is a coming out narrative, but itâs also a story about multiple mother-daughter relationships and the necessity of family.","movie_id":"1119547","user_picture":"https:\u002F\u002Fsecure.gravatar.com\u002Favatar\u002Fe92dc17d871857bf9d775974ec346e6b?s=96"},{"ID":21271,"post_title":"Comedy Pilot \"Bigg County Restorations\" Perfectly Parodies DIY Reality TV","post_date":"2026-09-20T21:30:58.000Z","post_name":"comedy-pilot-bigg-county-restorations-perfectly-parodies-diy-reality-tv","post_modified":"2026-09-20T21:30:59.000Z","category_name":"General","category_slug":"general","category_id":1,"display_name":"Jo Moses","post_content":"\u003C!-- wp:paragraph --\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EBigg County Restorations\u003C\u002Fem\u003E is a zany new pilot from comedians Joe Bell and Mikaela Watkins. In a spot-on parody of History Channel shows like American Restoration and Pawn Stars, Paul Bigg (John Jezior) works to restore kitschy decor for celebrities while his good-for-nothing adult children, Britney (Mikaela Watkins) and Junior (Joe Bell) go on wacky adventures while slacking off on the menial tasks theyâve been assigned. In the pilot, Britney and Mikaelaâs day goes off the rails pretty fast.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:image {\"id\":21274,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} --\u003E\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.cms.incluvie.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F09\u002FJohn-Jezior-Of-Hbo-s-Task-Goes-Big-On-Bigg-County-Restorations-1781458601-1-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-21274\"\u002F\u003E\u003Cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003EPops (John Jezior) introduces his latest restoration\u003C\u002Ffigcaption\u003E\u003C\u002Ffigure\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:image --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph --\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe pilot opens on a pitch-perfect intro sequence straight out of reality TV, complete with royalty free rock music, quick cutaways, and shaky B-roll. After this, Paul, aka Pops, introduces the framing device: his restoration of an antique claw machine owned by Chickenfoot guitarist Joe Satriani. But first, Britney and Junior need to clean the back room. As Britney tries to clean, she discovers an E.T.-sized alien egg Juniorâs been keeping, and it hatches. Quickly enough, the mad scientists working in the mysterious compound down the street (all referred to very casually) show up to fetch the alien and a chase ensues as Junior takes off down the street on his motorcycle, shooting wildly at the alien ship following him down the highway. This whole chaotic episode is, of course, told through repetitive talking head footage that perfectly parodies the style of DIY and construction reality TV.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:image {\"id\":2
421273,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} --\u003E\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.cms.incluvie.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F09\u002FBIGG-COUNTRY-RESTORATIONS-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"BIGG COUNTY RESTORATIONS Joe Bell and Mikaela Watkins 2026\" class=\"wp-image-21273\"\u002F\u003E\u003Cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003EJunior (Joe Bell) and Britney (Mikaela Watkins)\u003C\u002Ffigcaption\u003E\u003C\u002Ffigure\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:image --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph --\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe magic of \u003Cem\u003EBigg County Restorations\u003C\u002Fem\u003E really is in its editing, writing, and production. The labor of love it must have taken to replicate the aura of renovation television comes through clearly, and the writing of Britney and Junior perfectly captures the slightly dim cast of characters featured on any reality TV show. And of course, the jokes and gags come fast. From Britney distracting the scientists by asking them to count some marbles or the offhand remark from Pops that heâs restoring a hideous life-size sculpture for Reba McEntire, Bigg County Restorations captures the single camera comedy style popularized by beloved sitcoms like \u003Cem\u003EThe Office \u003C\u002Fem\u003Eand \u003Cem\u003EParks and Rec\u003C\u002Fem\u003E.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph --\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EOverall, \u003Cem\u003EBigg County Restorations\u003C\u002Fem\u003E is a satisfying, quirky ride that delights in the nostalgia of mid-2000âs trash TV, pays homage to single camera sitcoms, and features characters you can imagine developing into beloved icons after a few seasons. \u003Cem\u003EBigg County Restorations\u003C\u002Fem\u003E can be found for free on \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.youtube.com\u002Fwatch?v=BEJMWZWC-6I\"\u003EYoutube\u003C\u002Fa\u003E now.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph --\u003E","thumbnail":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.cms.incluvie.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F09\u002FJohn-Jezior-Of-Hbo-s-Task-Goes-Big-On-Bigg-County-Restorations-1781458601-1.jpg","post_type":"post","post_excerpt":"Bigg County Restorations is a zany new pilot from comedians Joe Bell and Mikaela Watkins. In a spot-on parody of History Channel shows like American Restoration and Pawn Stars, Paul Bigg (John Jezior) works to restore kitschy decor for celebrities while his good-for-nothing adult children, Britney (Mikaela Watkins) and Junior (Joe Bell) go on wacky adventures while slacking off on the menial tasks theyâve been assigned. In the pilot, Britney and Mikaelaâs day goes off the rails pretty fast.","movie_id":"","user_picture":"https:\u002F\u002Fsecure.gravatar.com\u002Favatar\u002Fbcba2535205190962ae845529932ba8e?s=96"},{"ID":21252,"post_title":"\"Free Beer Tomorrow\" Captures What it Feels Like to Belong","post_date":"2026-09-20T02:11:53.000Z","post_name":"free-beer-tomorrow-captures-what-it-feels-like-to-belong","post_modified":"2026-09-21T16:00:50.000Z","category_name":"General","category_slug":"general","category_id":1,"display_name":"Jocelyn Luizzi","post_content":"\u003C!-- wp:paragraph --\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ECommunity is the way people discover their sexuality, feel safe enough to come out, and have an opportunity to truly be themselves. Summit Station, the longest running lesbian bar in Ohio, was one of the places that made this type of community possible. \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.incluvie.com\u002Fmovie\u002Ffree-beer-tomorrow-1547697\"\u003E\u003Cem\u003EFree Beer Tomorrow\u003C\u002Fem\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E documents the history of this cornerstone in LBGTQ+ culture through the stories of people who once frequented it.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph --\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EI watched this movie as part of the \u003C\u002Fem\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Freelingfilmfest.org\u002F\"\u003E\u003Cem\u003EReeling Film Festival\u003C\u002Fem\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cem\u003E, an international LGBTQ+ film festival in Chicago. \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwritethroughthenight.com\u002Freeling-film-festival-2026-an-lgbtq-review-roundup\u002F\"\u003EKeep up with all of my coverage and stay tuned\u003C\u002Fa\u003E for more queer film reviews coming soon!\u003C\u002Fem\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph --\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ESo many of the people interviewed for this documentary found it hard to explain just how special Summit Station is to them. They certainly tried, though. Women opened up about their first time visiting the bar and seeing two women dance together. They told stories about the softball teams they played on and the activist groups that formed at 2am around a pitcher of cold beer. In the same way, I can write about just how moving \u003Cem\u003EFree Beer Tomorrow \u003C\u002Fem\u003Eis, but it wonât be the same. I can say the film made me emotional, but Iâll never be able to capture exactly why the videos of dykes laughing and drinking together made me tear up.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph --\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EPart of the magic of the documentary is that the filmmakers, Julia Applegate and LuSter P. Singleton, were frequent patrons of the bar. They didnât tell a story theyâd merely heard about, they told the story of how they became themselves. You can tell how comfortable their interview subjects felt around them for just this reason. Singletonâs laugh or sympathetic noise from behind the camera encouraged the interview subjects to share more, safe in the knowledge that they were talking to someone who understands them.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph --\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EFree Beer Tomorrow \u003C\u002Fem\u003Ewove together present-day interviews with photos and videos taken at Summit Station. The people interviewed were mostly between the ages of 50 and 80, and it was fascinating to hear about their lives. As a lesbian, I consider it integral to learn about my queer elderâs history, and so I know the 3rd person perspective of what it was like to grow up in that time period. Hearing it first hand, though, and seeing the Columbus lesbian community, was inspiring. These people were hated by the outside world, and rather than crumbling they created a place filled with love. I have so much respect for my lesbian elders and the people who helped create the world we live in today.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:image {\"align\":\"center\",\"id\":2
421256,\"width\":650,\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} --\u003E\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.cms.incluvie.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F09\u002Fimage-1.png\" alt=\"Petie Brown at the Summit Station historical marker\" class=\"wp-image-21256\" style=\"width:650px\" width=\"650\"\u002F\u003E\u003C\u002Ffigure\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:image --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph --\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EPetie Brown, the owner of Summit Station from 1980 until it closed in 2008, was one of the most memorable parts of the film. She isnât particularly verbose, but it would be wrong to call her shy or soft-spoken. Even through a screen itâs clear how strong she is in her convictions. She fought to create something that lesbians needed, and then she continued to fight to keep it around. In the 70s and 80s, queer people were more persecuted than they are today. Police would raid gay bars, searching for reasons to arrest or beat the people inside. To go to a gay bar, let alone own one, was an act of bravery.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph --\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EBecause I saw this film at Reeling, I attended a short post-film Q&A with some of the people integral to making the movie a reality. The filmmakers are open about the fact that theyâre not experts in their craft. They made a documentary because itâs a subject thatâs important to them and, in Singletonâs words, âlesbians get shit done.â They clearly hired people (such as videographer Mallory Golski) who studied their craft, and because of that \u003Cem\u003EFree Beer Tomorrow \u003C\u002Fem\u003Edoesnât feel like an amateur work. Instead, it feels like something created with deep passion and knowledge of the material. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph --\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ESummit Station may no longer exist, but the community that was created there persists. As I sat in the theater before the film, I watched Columbus residents hug and laugh and reunite with their Summit Station friends who now live in Chicago. These people may not be close anymore, but at one point they relied on each other for safety and belonging. Summit Station gave that to them.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph --\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EIn the film, Applegate ponders whether the feeling of Summit Station has been âdilutedâ by how easy it is (in many places in the United States, although not all) to hold hands with your same-sex partner in public. Perhaps thatâs one of the reasons, she theorizes, that so many lesbian bars have closed down. But weâre not in a post-sexuality utopia. Lesbian-adjacent bars in Chicago such as Dorothy, Nobodyâs Darling, Whiskey Girl Tavern, Scarlet, and Babes Sports Bar have all given me a sense of belonging that doesnât exist everywhere. Then again, I have a similar experience at my womenâs basketball rec leagueâa âplaceâ that has become my community in the same way Summit Station was for lesbians in the 80s. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph --\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EFree Beer Tomorrow \u003C\u002Fem\u003Eencourages us to not just learn our history, but to understand that many of our elders are still alive and excited to share their knowledge with us. Itâs a reminder of the ways \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwritethroughthenight.com\u002Flong-live-queer-nightlife-resonated-with-my-own-experience-as-a-queer-reveler\u002F\"\u003Enightlife shaped our communities\u003C\u002Fa\u003E and how those communities shaped the broader culture. Our history isnât something to run from; itâs a place to find strength. After all, thereâs always the hope of free beer tomorrow. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph --\u003E","thumbnail":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.cms.incluvie.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F09\u002Ffreebeertomorrow.jpg","post_type":"post","post_excerpt":"Summit Station, the longest running lesbian bar in Ohio, was one of the places that made lesbian community possible.","movie_id":"1547697","user_picture":"https:\u002F\u002Fsecure.gravatar.com\u002Favatar\u002Fe92dc17d871857bf9d775974ec346e6b?s=96"},{"ID":21223,"post_title":"Poverty In Black And White","post_date":"2026-09-18T19:11:10.000Z","post_name":"poverty-in-black-and-white","post_modified":"2026-09-18T23:09:14.000Z","category_name":"General","category_slug":"general","category_id":1,"dis
42play_name":"Will Lemon","post_content":"\u003C!-- wp:paragraph --\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003Ester·e·o·type | ËsterÄÉËtÄ«p | noun\u003C\u002Fem\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph --\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003E1. a widely held but fixed and oversimplified\u003C\u002Fem\u003E \u003Cem\u003Eimage or idea of a particular type of person or thing.\u003C\u002Fem\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph --\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ELet's talk about stereotypes.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph --\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ESo, every now and again my brain starts picking at things. Recently, the portrayal of poor people in film\u002Ftv entered my mind - specifically in reference to the race of the characters. Keep in mind, as I criticize the use of generalizations, I'm going to be generalizing....\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph --\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EWhen there is a poor, Black character they are usually surrounded by crime and violence. They also tend to be miserable and frustrated with the lack of opportunity and\u002For trying to escape their situation. They live in public housing and their means of transportation is usually public as well. In the more extreme cases there is a tinge of dehumanization.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph --\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EOn the other hand, there is a sense of nobility that surrounds poor, White characters. Their situation tends to be less dire. They usually have an old truck or car. They live in a house or a trailer but still content with where they are, which is usually some supportive community in a steel\u002Ffarming town. They're the salt of the earth.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph --\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe one-season-wonder âEast New Yorkâ is set in the predominately poor, Black and Latino neighborhoods of East NYC- specifically a public housing unit where one of the principal cast members reside. At first, they were hostile and angry but over the course of the season this White beat cop won them over and they became more congenial.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph --\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe inference for White America is \"if you're poor and Black in the 'inner city' you \u003Cem\u003Emust\u003C\u002Fem\u003E live in the projects, terrorized by gangs\". This is the stereotype being peddled across big and small screens alike. For the record, I don't know what public housing is really like but I do know this: not all poor Black folks live in public housing and certainly not all of us who happen to live in the city are poor. There are Black families living paycheck to paycheck, living in the house they grew up in, taking the EL(elevated train) or subway to work. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph --\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EââNow, let's look at the 'B' side.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph --\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EIn a show like 'Roseanne' or a film like \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.incluvie.com\u002Fmovie\u002Fprisoners-daughter-865382\"\u003E'Prisoner's Daughter'\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, no matter how much they proclaim to be poor, their situation doesn't reflect those protestations. They live in a relatively nice house, in a nice, quiet neighborhood with an older but drivable car. Again, this is another stereotype. No matter how poor you are, when you're White it's not that bad and even if you are poor it's because of your bad choices. Rest assured, there are plenty of White folks who live in crime-ridden neighborhoods barely making it not because of bad choices but lack of education, opportunities, etc. - similar to African-Americans.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph --\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EâIt's been said that we shouldn't rely on films and tv to teach us about history. In the same way, we absolutely should not regard this medium as a sociological or anthropological presentation. Sure, you can become emotionally invested in the characters and talk about their exploits as if they were a family member. But make no mistake, they were cooked up in some production room somewhere, derived from the limited experiences of a handful of folk. It's entertainment. Don't assume what you saw on Netflix last night is how people really live.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph --\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EJust sayinâ.\u
42003C\u002Fp\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph --\u003E","thumbnail":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.cms.incluvie.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F09\u002Fgood-times.jpg","post_type":"post","post_excerpt":"Poor Black characters are usually surrounded by crime and violence, while poor White characters are portrayed as noble and hard-working.","movie_id":"","user_picture":"https:\u002F\u002Fsecure.gravatar.com\u002Favatar\u002F111ada561c9f707fe60f888277847fec?s=96"},{"ID":21234,"post_title":"I Feel The Weight of âThe Weightâ","post_date":"2026-09-18T16:15:50.000Z","post_name":"i-feel-the-weight-of-the-weight","post_modified":"2026-09-18T19:13:56.000Z","category_name":"General","category_slug":"general","category_id":1,"display_name":"Bheema Bachus","post_content":"\u003C!-- wp:paragraph --\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EThe Weight\u003C\u002Fem\u003E premiered at Sundance this year and is now in theaters. It is being sold on the fact that it stars \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.incluvie.com\u002Factor\u002Fethan-hawke-569\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.incluvie.com\u002Factor\u002Fethan-hawke-569\"\u003EEthan Hawke\u003C\u002Fa\u003E and \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.incluvie.com\u002Factor\u002Frussell-crowe-934\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.incluvie.com\u002Factor\u002Frussell-crowe-934\"\u003ERussell Crowe\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. Hawke plays the main character, but Crowe is more of a side character. Important for the plot, but doesnât take up much screentime, similar to Bryan Cranstonâs role in \u003Cem\u003EGodzilla\u003C\u002Fem\u003E (2014). Still, audiences are probably not going to mind that too much, given the fact that Ethan Hawkeâs performance is so captivating. He loses himself in the character of Samuel Murphy, which is written well but definitely elevated by Hawkeâs performance. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph --\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EBut there are many more than two performances in \u003Cem\u003EThe Weight\u003C\u002Fem\u003E, and the whole cast is compelling. While most of the characters fall into archetypes, the performances are so great that they feel less stale and more familiar. Credit is due to, of many others, director Padraic McKinely, who is mostly known for directing about a dozen episodes of television. Of particular note is \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.incluvie.com\u002Factor\u002Fjulia-jones-87310\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.incluvie.com\u002Factor\u002Fjulia-jones-87310\"\u003EJulia Jones\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, playing a Native American woman named Anna, and \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.incluvie.com\u002Factor\u002Favi-nash-1617697\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.incluvie.com\u002Factor\u002Favi-nash-1617697\"\u003EAvi Nash\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, playing a South Asian man named Singh. (Shout-out to people with that name, especially as a middle name). While this is mostly a story about White men, both from the protagonistsâ and antagonistsâ point-of-view, these two characters provide an important contrast in perspectives while never being reduced to caricature. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:image {\"id\":21235,\"aspectRatio\":\"16\u002F9\",\"scale\":\"cover\",\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} --\u003E\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.cms.incluvie.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F09\u002Fimage-11.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-21235\" style=\"aspect-ratio:16\u002F9;object-fit:cover\"\u002F\u003E\u003C\u002Ffigure\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:image --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph --\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe cast is what most critics will be talking about in relation to \u003Cem\u003EThe Weight\u003C\u002Fem\u003E, but perhaps more credit should be given to \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.incluvie.com\u002Factor\u002Fshelby-gaines-1941468\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.incluvie.com\u002Factor\u002Fshelby-gaines-1941468\"\u003EShelby\u003C\u002Fa\u003E and \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.incluvie.com\u002Factor\u002Flatham-gaines-54485\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.incluvie.com\u002Factor\u002Flatham-gaines-54485\"\u003ELatham Gaine
42s\u003C\u002Fa\u003E for the music in this film. The score is intense and aggressive, more like a horror film than a period-piece adventure flick. It is in your face and does not let you relax through intense scenes. Others might criticize \u003Cem\u003EThe Weight\u003C\u002Fem\u003E for using the music to do the emotional heavy lifting for the film, and there is no question that the music is front-and-center. But \u003Cem\u003EThe Weight\u003C\u002Fem\u003E is more reminiscent of \u003Cem\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.incluvie.com\u002Farticles\u002Fhamnet-a-passage-through-time-to-the-magnificent-forest\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.incluvie.com\u002Farticles\u002Fhamnet-a-passage-through-time-to-the-magnificent-forest\"\u003EHamnet\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fem\u003E, where the music is doing a lot of the heavy lifting, but the characters are still well-developed and the cast is still excellent, to the point that the music is still more a compliment than a replacement for emotional impact. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph --\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ECinematographer \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.incluvie.com\u002Factor\u002Fmatteo-cocco-1378682\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.incluvie.com\u002Factor\u002Fmatteo-cocco-1378682\"\u003EMatteo Cocco \u003C\u002Fa\u003Eshould also be given some credit for this film. Like in the recently released \u003Cem\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.incluvie.com\u002Farticles\u002Fi-hope-you-see-this-movie\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.incluvie.com\u002Farticles\u002Fi-hope-you-see-this-movie\"\u003EHope\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fem\u003E, \u003Cem\u003EThe Weight\u003C\u002Fem\u003E is largely set in a forest, which is beautiful at first but can become repetitive. Thatâs why Coccoâs work is so impressive. Throughout the film, there are numerous shots which emphasize the beauty, but also the intimidating nature, of the environment which the characters traverse, without the characters ever explicitly emphasizing that factor through dialogue. There is also one sequence involving a thunderstorm at night which utilizes quick flashes of light that could not have been more captivating. The sound design, camera angles, and the actorsâ facial expressions make this sequence simultaneously unbearable and magical. The craft aspects of this film are truly impressive, especially given its naturalistic approach. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:image {\"id\":21236,\"aspectRatio\":\"16\u002F9\",\"scale\":\"cover\",\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} --\u003E\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.cms.incluvie.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F09\u002Fimage-12.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-21236\" style=\"aspect-ratio:16\u002F9;object-fit:cover\"\u002F\u003E\u003C\u002Ffigure\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:image --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph --\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EThe Weight\u003C\u002Fem\u003E will not make a lot of money at the box office. It will probably not appear at the Academy Awards either. But it is a fairly excellent film. There may be things left to be desired, but for a feature film debut, Padraic McKinley really knocked it out of the park. It is an old-school Western adventure story in the style of \u003Cem\u003ETrue Grit\u003C\u002Fem\u003E that resonates beyond the traditional reach of the genre. It is highly recommended, will transport you back to its Great Depression-era setting and will have you rooting for the protagonist harder than most films this year. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph --\u003E","thumbnail":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.cms.incluvie.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F09\u002FThe-Weight.jpg","post_type":"post","post_excerpt":"The Weight is highly recommended, will transport you back to its Great Depression-era setting and will have you rooting for the protagonist harder than most films this year","movie_id":"1433583","user_picture":"https:\u002F\u002Fsecure.gravatar.com\u002Favatar\u002Ff4fd7843eb6551294b30d9ea84accd46?s=96"},{"ID":21109,"post_title":"âWhere Fireflies Danceâ","post_date":"2026-09-16T00:07:00.000Z","post_name":"where-fireflies-dance","post_modified":"2026-09-19T06:05:44.000Z","category_name":"General","category_slug":"general","category_id":1,"dis
42play_name":"Will Lemon","post_content":"\u003C!-- wp:paragraph --\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EIt can be tricky to create a romantic drama thatâs believeble without coming across like a needy boyfriend\u002Fgirlfriend starved for attention. Filmmakers will try to strike an emotional chord with the audience through realistic storytelling and relatable characters without coming across overly sentimental.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph --\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.incluvie.com\u002Fmovie\u002Fwhere-fireflies-dance-1744931\"\u003E\u003Cem\u003EWhere Fireflies Dance\u003C\u002Fem\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E tackles the âlost and foundâ subgenre of the romantic drama. School teacher Sadie(\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.incluvie.com\u002Factor\u002Fbillie-d-merritt-2344457\"\u003EBillie D. Merritt\u003C\u002Fa\u003E) returns to her hometown of Little Elm to help her auntâs art gallery. Although we never really get to see her aunt or the art gallery, we are introduced to her former love, Jack (\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.incluvie.com\u002Factor\u002Fbrady-mcinnes-1548580\"\u003EBrady McInnes\u003C\u002Fa\u003E). The two soon rediscover old feelings and hash out the emotional wake of Sadie leaving Little Elm and why Jack didnât try to stop her.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:image {\"id\":21154,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} --\u003E\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.cms.incluvie.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F09\u002Ffireflies_revised-2-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-21154\"\u002F\u003E\u003C\u002Ffigure\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:image --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph --\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EAll of the conversations (interrupted by the occasional smooching) are backdropped by copious amounts of country music and picturesque vistas of the midwestern US. Objectively, less music and more dialogue would have gone a long way to flesh out the characters. Fans of the musical genre may find it appealing but at times it felt more like a music video than a cinematic project. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph --\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe sparse dialogue in the 70 minute runtime was spread among a variety of supporting characters. Charlotte(\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.incluvie.com\u002Factor\u002Fcolleen-mooney-2286557\"\u003EColleen Mooney\u003C\u002Fa\u003E), Jacksâ sister(?), played a go-between with Jack and Sadie. Benny(\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.incluvie.com\u002Factor\u002Fjason-ramirez-553331\"\u003EJason Ramirez\u003C\u002Fa\u003E) was reminiscent of \"Jiminy Cricket\", giving Jack a mechanism to explore his feelings. Griffin(\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.incluvie.com\u002Factor\u002Fdeke-anderson-1195675\"\u003EDeke Anderson\u003C\u002Fa\u003E) is part of a trio of characters that provided a modicum of levity.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph --\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EAll the actors did well in their perspective roles. Their competent performances aided in allowing the audience to feel engaged in the storytelling. While the cinematography was also very professionally executed, the cross dissolve scene transitions were a little distracting as the film progressed. I understand the intended dramatic impact of the editor\u002Fdirector but sometimes less is more.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:image {\"id\":21155,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} --\u003E\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.cms.incluvie.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F09\u002Ffireflies_revised-1-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-21155\"\u002F\u003E\u003C\u002Ffigure\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:image --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph --\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EOn one hand, Sadie being played by an African-American actress felt like a sincere attempt at representation but on the other hand it might feel like tokenism since Merritt was the singular source of diversity. It would have been more convincing if the producers pulled a âGeorge Lucasâ by adding more diverse music selections like a song by Shaboozey. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph --\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.incluvie.com\u002Fmovie\u002Fwhere-fireflies-dance-1744931\"\u003E\u003Cem\u003EFireflies\u003C\u002Fem\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E is an indie production of an romantic drama meant to explore lost love with a country-western feel. With filmmaking veteran \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.incluvie.com\u002Fdirector\u002Fgrayson-berry-1337186\"\u003EGrayson Berry\u003C\u002Fa\u003E at the helm, itâs a wholesome story great for date night or if youâre seeking a nudge toward rekindling an old flame of your own.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph --\u003E","thumbnail":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.cms.incluvie.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F09\u002FFireflies_revised.jpg","post_type":"post","post_excerpt":"An indie production of a romantic drama with a country-western feel meant to explore lost love.","movie_id":"1744931","user_picture":"https:\u002F\u002Fsecure.gravatar.com\u002Favatar\u002F111ada561c9f707fe60f888277847fec?s=96"},{"ID":21116,"post_title":"I âHopeâ You See This Movie","post_date":"2026-09-14T23:43:34.000Z","post_name":"i-hope-you-see-this-movie","post_modified":"2026-09-15T20:42:58.000Z","category_name":"General","category_slug":"general","category_id":1,"dis
42play_name":"Bheema Bachus","post_content":"\u003C!-- wp:paragraph --\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EItâs been said that the ellipses, as well as the word âdude,â should not be used in professional writing. That being saidâ¦dude, this was awesome. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph --\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EKorea has had a long and underrated history of monster movies, from old-school classics like \u003Cem\u003EYonggary, Monster from the Deep\u003C\u002Fem\u003E and \u003Cem\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.incluvie.com\u002Farticles\u002Fpulgasari-the-strange-story-behind-north-koreas-godzilla\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.incluvie.com\u002Farticles\u002Fpulgasari-the-strange-story-behind-north-koreas-godzilla\"\u003EPulgasari\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fem\u003E, to twenty-first century horrors like \u003Cem\u003EThe Host\u003C\u002Fem\u003E and \u003Cem\u003ETrain to Busan\u003C\u002Fem\u003E. In an era where Korean cinema and Korean culture in general has taken a strong root in the American consciousness, more of this is deeply appreciated. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph --\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EHope\u003C\u002Fem\u003E follows the more recent Korean monster fare in elevating its game. Gone are the days where the sole reason to buy a ticket is to see someone in a rubber suit destroy miniature buildings - even if that alone is a valid reason to see a movie. \u003Cem\u003EHope\u003C\u002Fem\u003E is a masterclass in suspense, delivering both thrills and depth, and should be seen on the big-screen. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:image {\"align\":\"center\",\"id\":21117,\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} --\u003E\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.cms.incluvie.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F09\u002Fimage-9.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-21117\"\u002F\u003E\u003C\u002Ffigure\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:image --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph --\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThere is another monster movie that \u003Cem\u003EHope\u003C\u002Fem\u003E should be compared to, and that is the 2008 cult classic \u003Cem\u003ECloverfield\u003C\u002Fem\u003E. While \u003Cem\u003ECloverfield\u003C\u002Fem\u003E was a big Hollywood project and \u003Cem\u003EHope\u003C\u002Fem\u003E is a smaller festival film, the two share a lot of similarities. They both feature extremely intense sequences, have very relatable characters, focus the perspective on the humans far more than the monsters, and are super inventive. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph --\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EHope\u003C\u002Fem\u003E is jam-packed with great, original ideas. When people die in this movie, they get annihilated. Even some of the things they survive are particularly intense. Director Na Hong-jinâs imagination stretches beyond the destruction, though, and there are sequences and shots in this film that will remind the audience why they like to go to the mov
42ies. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph --\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EReaction to this film has not been unanimous, and there are points of contention. The most common complaint is the special effects. There is no question that the special effects are jarring, unique, and sometimes even come off as amateurish. But, whether intentional or not, the bizarreness of those effects works wonder to make the monsters much more outlandish and alien. It should also be noted that this review is about the theatrical release of the film, and it is possible that the effects were worse when this film played at the Cannes Film Festival. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:image {\"align\":\"center\",\"id\":21118,\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} --\u003E\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.cms.incluvie.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F09\u002Fimage-10.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-21118\"\u002F\u003E\u003C\u002Ffigure\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:image --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph --\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EAnother point of contention is that this film is undeniably front-loaded. There is no question that the first fifty to sixty minutes of the film is by far the best part of a two-hour and forty-minute movie. There is so much suspense about what the monster looks like, what it is, why itâs attacking, and how the characters could possibly survive in the midst of action that is filmed like a war zone. Once those questions get answered, your heart rate will go down. That being said, the rest of the film is still very good, taking the audience on an adventure few can parallel, for the reasons stated above. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph --\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EBesides the loudness of a movie theaterâs sound system amplifying the intensity of the sound design, and besides the big screen amplifying the creative shots, the biggest reason to go see \u003Cem\u003EHope\u003C\u002Fem\u003E on the big screen is to avoid spoilers. This movie has some very creative concepts which slowly unravel as the movie goes on, and it is so gratifying to see it happen in real time. \u003Cem\u003EHope\u003C\u002Fem\u003E has great characters, inventive ideas, an incredible imagination, a palpable intensity, and numerous other aspects that make it one of the best of the year. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph --\u003E","thumbnail":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.cms.incluvie.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F09\u002FHope-scaled.webp","post_type":"post","post_excerpt":"Hope has great characters, inventive ideas, an incredible imagination, a palpable intensity, and numerous other aspects that make it one of the best of the year. ","movie_id":"1058424","user_picture":"https:\u002F\u002Fsecure.gravatar.com\u002Favatar\u002Ff4fd7843eb6551294b30d9ea84accd46?s=96"},{"ID":21099,"post_title":"âNot My Dog,â But It Should Be","post_date":"2026-09-13T02:32:00.000Z","post_name":"not-my-dog-but-it-should-be","post_modified":"2026-09-14T18:42:15.000Z","category_name":"General","category_slug":"general","category_id":1,"display_name":"Bheema Bachus","post_content":"\u003C!-- wp:paragraph --\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EIn the midst of a world full of Golden Retrievers, Poodles, Pomeranians, and Shibu Inus, it can be easy to miss a loyal black German Shepherd that has more love to offer than can even be returned. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph --\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EIn the midst of a world full of \u003Cem\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.incluvie.com\u002Farticles\u002Fspider-man-brand-new-day-and-struggling-with-grief\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.incluvie.com\u002Farticles\u002Fspider-man-brand-new-day-and-struggling-with-grief\"\u003ESpider-Man\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fem\u003E, \u003Cem\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.incluvie.com\u002Farticles\u002Fthe-odyssey-review-christopher-nolan-delivers-a-monumental-hollywood-epic\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.incluvie.com\u002Farticles\u002Fthe-odyssey-review-christopher-nolan-delivers-a-monumental-hollywood-epic\"\u003EThe Odyssey\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fem\u003E, \u003Cem\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.incluvie.com\u002Farticles\u002Fproject-hail-mary-didnt-take-off\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.incluvie.com\u002Farticles\u002Fproject-hail-mary-didnt-take-off\"\u003EProject Hail Mary\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fem\u003E, and \u003Cem\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.incluvie.com\u002Fmovie\u002Ftoy-story-5-1084244\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.incluvie.com\u002Fmovie\u002Ftoy-story-5-1084244\"\u003EToy Story 5\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fem\u003E, it can be easy to miss a small independent film with a purpose. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph --\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThis is the spirit behind Trash Panda Picturesâ newest feature film, \u003Cem\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.incluvie.com\u002Fmovie\u002Fnot-my-dog-1541119\"\u003ENot My Dog\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fem\u003E. The film follows seventh-grader Bridget(\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.incluvie.com\u002Factor\u002Frylie
42-pennington-5669725\"\u003ERylie Pennington\u003C\u002Fa\u003E), who stumbles upon a black German Shepherd that she eventually names Nudge. Nearly the entire film, Bridget is reluctant to accept the dog, nevertheless Nudge follows Bridget everywhere she goes as she encounters a myriad of characters. Most of those characters are nice, but some arenât. There is a villain to this story, who has some serious Cruella de Vil energy, huge coat and all, trying to stop the dog âpermanently.â But most of the film is about Bridget and Nudge navigating Hartford, Connecticut (big shout-out, best East Coast town) and growing together, culminating in a resolution to the conflict that canât help but make the viewer smile. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:image {\"align\":\"center\",\"id\":21100,\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} --\u003E\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.cms.incluvie.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F09\u002Fimage-7.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-21100\"\u002F\u003E\u003C\u002Ffigure\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:image --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph --\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe most obvious word that comes to mind while watching \u003Cem\u003ENot My Dog\u003C\u002Fem\u003E is âheartwarming.â It brings back memories of family-friendly films, including classics like \u003Cem\u003EStuart Little\u003C\u002Fem\u003E and more recent films like \u003Cem\u003EChristopher Robin\u003C\u002Fem\u003E. There are numerous made-for-television films that at least attempt to elicit such a cozy feeling. Some of them are quite cheap, and relatedly, \u003Cem\u003ENot My Dog\u003C\u002Fem\u003E is not a big-budget affair. This is a small independent film, and in multiple ways that can become visible. Trash Panda Pictures clearly invested heavily in high-quality equipment and the film echoes Hollywood productions, but whether itâs the occasional shaky cam or the difficulties with framing, there are technical craft aspects that could stand for improvement. While these minor defects donât have an overt effect on the viewing experience, it is apparent that writer-director Danny LeGare is skilled but hasn't reached the peak of his powers yet. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:image {\"align\":\"center\",\"id\":21101,\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} --\u003E\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.cms.incluvie.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F09\u002Fimage-8.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-21101\"\u002F\u003E\u003C\u002Ffigure\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:image --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph --\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EOn the note of LeGareâs skill, the website TV Tropes has an entire page dedicated to a fact that echoes throughout all of filmmaking: â\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Ftvtropes.org\u002Fpmwiki\u002Fpmwiki.php\u002FMain\u002FNeverWorkWithChildrenOrAnimals\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\u002F\u002Ftvtropes.org\u002Fpmwiki\u002Fpmwiki.php\u002FMain\u002FNeverWorkWithChildrenOrAnimals\"\u003ENever Work with Children or Animals\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.â Rylie Pennington as Bridget and Inkosi as Nudge are on-screen during nearly all of the eighty minute film, and just being able to complete principal photography is incredibly impressive. While Pennington is not quite as impressive as the child actors in recent theatrical releases like \u003Cem\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.incluvie.com\u002Farticles\u002Fbuddy-and-analogue-horror\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.incluvie.com\u002Farticles\u002Fbuddy-and-analogue-horror\"\u003EBuddy\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fem\u003E or \u003Cem\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.incluvie.com\u002Farticles\u002Fomaha-innocence-broken-by-economic-injustice\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.incluvie.com\u002Farticles\u002Fomaha-innocence-broken-by-economic-injustice\"\u003EOmaha\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fem\u003E, and Inkosi does occasionally walk around set in a way that seems undirected, this is all a matter of degrees. LeGare impressively accomplished the filmmaking equivalent of herding cats, and it has a positive impact on the film. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph --\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EAccording to LeGare, Trash Panda Pictures has partnered with the 15\u002F10 Foundation, and five percent of the net proceeds from \u
42003Cem\u003ENot My Dog \u003C\u002Fem\u003Eare being donated to help shelter dogs with medical needs receive treatment and have a better chance at finding a home. No matter how socially important films like \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.incluvie.com\u002Farticles\u002Fobsession-made-me-hate-men-more\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.incluvie.com\u002Farticles\u002Fobsession-made-me-hate-men-more\"\u003E\u003Cem\u003EObsession\u003C\u002Fem\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E or \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.incluvie.com\u002Farticles\u002Fleviticus-2026-delivers-a-braver-kind-of-romantic-horror\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.incluvie.com\u002Farticles\u002Fleviticus-2026-delivers-a-braver-kind-of-romantic-horror\"\u003E\u003Cem\u003ELeviticus\u003C\u002Fem\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E are, it is a rare opportunity to support a film that has a concrete impact on the cause. Not only can viewing \u003Cem\u003ENot My Dog\u003C\u002Fem\u003E inspire people to adopt a dog that may be facing tremendous odds, but even that simple action of watching has a social effect. That matters a lot more than, you know, whether a particular scene is blocked correctly. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph --\u003E","thumbnail":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.cms.incluvie.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F09\u002FNot-My-Dog.jpg","post_type":"post","post_excerpt":"Not only can viewing Not My Dog inspire people to adopt a dog that may be facing tremendous odds, but even that simple action of watching has a social effect. ","movie_id":"1541119","user_picture":"https:\u002F\u002Fsecure.gravatar.com\u002Favatar\u002Ff4fd7843eb6551294b30d9ea84accd46?s=96"}],"featuredArticles":[{"ID":19226,"post_title":"16 Popular Franchise Movies in 2026 (Sequels, Reboots & Spin-offs)","post_date":"2026-03-21T22:38:00.000Z","post_modified":"2026-08-01T04:36:37.000Z","post_name":"16-popular-franchise-movies-in-2026-sequels-reboots-spin-offs","category_name":"General","category_slug":"general","category_id":1,"display_name":"Incluvie Writer","user_nicename":"incluvie","post_content":"\u003C!-- wp:paragraph --\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EIn chronological order, here are some of the biggest movies for the rest of 2026 relating to popular franchises, books, comics, video games, and existing series. Marvel and DC, Disney and Pixar. Some fun sequels, reboots, and spin-offs.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph --\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EWe'll be linking the Incluvie reviews as the mov
42ies release. I'm super excited for some of these, especially the ones towards the second half of the year!\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:image {\"id\":19819,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} --\u003E\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.cms.incluvie.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F03\u002FMovie-Theater-Incluvie2026-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Movie Theater Posters 2026\" class=\"wp-image-19819\"\u002F\u003E\u003Cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003EMovie Theater Posters 2026\u003C\u002Ffigcaption\u003E\u003C\u002Ffigure\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:image --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph --\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E1. \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.incluvie.com\u002Fmovie\u002Fthe-super-mario-galaxy-movie-1226863\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EThe Super Mario Galaxy Movie\u003C\u002Fa\u003E â April 1, 2026\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph --\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.incluvie.com\u002Farticles\u002Fthe-super-mario-galaxy-movie-delivers-exactly-what-is-promised\"\u003EThe Super Mario Galaxy Movie Delivers Exactly What is Promised\u003C\u002Fa\u003E - by \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.incluvie.com\u002Fauthors\u002Fbheema_bachus\"\u003EBheema Bachus\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:image {\"id\":645,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} --\u003E\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"http:\u002F\u002Fcathyyee.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F03\u002FSuper-Mario-Galaxy-Movie-incluvie1-1024x575.webp\" alt=\"Super Mario Galaxy Movie Incluvie1\" class=\"wp-image-645\"\u002F\u003E\u003C\u002Ffigure\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:image --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph --\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E2. \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.incluvie.com\u002Fmovie\u002Fmortal-kombat-ii-931285\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"\u003EMortal Kombat II\u003C\u002Fa\u003E â May 8, 2026\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:image {\"id\":646,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} --\u003E\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"http:\u002F\u002Fcathyyee.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F03\u002Fmortal-kombat-2-incluvie2-1024x576.webp\" alt=\"Mortal Kombat 2 - incluvie2\" class=\"wp-image-646\"\u002F\u003E\u003C\u002Ffigure\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:image --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph --\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E3. \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.incluvie.com\u002Fmovie\u002Fstar-wars-the-mandalorian-and-grogu-1228710\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"\u003EStar Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu\u003C\u002Fa\u003E â May 22, 2026\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:image {\"id\":647,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} --\u003E\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"http:\u002F\u002Fcathyyee.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F03\u002FStar-Wars-The-Mandalorian-and-Grogu-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu - Incluvie 3\" class=\"wp-image-647\"\u002F\u003E\u003C\u002Ffigure\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:image --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph --\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E4. \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.incluvie.com\u002Fmovie\u002Ftoy-story-5-1084244\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"\u003EToy Story 5\u003C\u002Fa\u003E â June 19, 2026\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:image {\"id\":648,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} --\u003E\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"http:\u002F\u002Fcathyyee.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F03\u002FToy-Story-5-Incluvie-4-1024x576.webp\" alt=\"Toy Story 5 - Incluvie 4\" class=\"wp-image-648\"\u002F\u003E\u003C\u002Ffigure\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:image --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph --\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E5. \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.incluvie.com\u002Fmovie\u002Fsupergirl-1081003\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"\u003ESupergirl\u003C\u002Fa\u003E â June 26, 2026\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:image {\"id\":649,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} --\u003E\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"http:\u002F\u002Fcathyyee.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F03\u002FSupergirl-incluvie5-1024x576.webp\" alt=\"Supergirl - incluvie5\" class=\"wp-image-649\"\u002F\u003E\u003C\u002Ffigure\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:image --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph --\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E6. \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.incluvie.com\u002Fmovie\u002Fminions-monsters-1315772\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"\u003EMinions & Monsters\u003C\u002Fa\u003E â July 1, 2026\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:image {\"id\":650,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} --\u003E\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"http:\u002F\u002Fcathyyee.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F03\u002FMinions-and-Monsters-incluvie6-1024x576.webp\" alt=\"Minions and Monsters - incluvie6\" class=\"wp-image-650\"\u002F\u003E\u003C\u002Ffigure\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:image --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph --\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E7. \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.incluvie.com\u002Fmovie\u002Fmoana-1108427\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"\u003EMoana\u003C\u002Fa\u003E (live action) â July 10, 2026\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:image {\"id\":651,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} --\u003E\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"http:\u002F\u002Fcathyyee.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F03\u002Fmoana-incluvie7-1024x576.webp\" alt=\"Moana - incluvie7\" class=\"wp-image-651\"\u002F\u003E\u003C\u002Ffigure\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:image --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph --\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E8. \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.incluvie.com\u002Fmovie\u002Fspider-man-brand-new-day-969681\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"\u003ESpider-Man: Brand New Day\u003C\u002Fa\u003E â July 31, 2026\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:image {\"id\":652,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} --\u003E\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"http:\u002F\u002Fcathyyee.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F03\u002FSpiderman-Brand-New-Day-incluvie8-1024x576.webp\" alt=\"Spiderman Brand New Day - incluvie8\" class=\"wp-image-652\"\u002F\u003E\u003C\u002Ffigure\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:image --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph --\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E9. \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.incluvie.com\u002Fmovie\u002Fthe-legend-of-aang-the-last-airbender-980431\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAvatar: Aang, The Last Airbender\u003C\u002Fa\u003E â July 24, 2026\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:image {\"id\":653,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} --\u003E\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"http:\u002F\u002Fcathyyee.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F03\u002FThe-Legend-of-Aang-The-Last-Airbender-incluvie9-1024x576.webp\" alt=\"The Legend of Aang - The Last Airbender - incluvie9\" class=\"wp-image-653\"\u002F\u003E\u003C\u002Ffigure\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:image --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph --\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E10. \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.incluvie.com\u002Fmovie\u002Fstreet
42-fighter-1153576\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"\u003EStreet Fighter\u003C\u002Fa\u003E â October 16, 2026\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:image {\"id\":654,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} --\u003E\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"http:\u002F\u002Fcathyyee.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F03\u002Fstreet-fighter-2026-incluvie10-1024x576.webp\" alt=\"street fighter 2026 - incluvie10\" class=\"wp-image-654\"\u002F\u003E\u003C\u002Ffigure\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:image --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph --\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E11. \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.incluvie.com\u002Fmovie\u002Fthe-hunger-games-sunrise-on-the-reaping-1300968\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"\u003EHunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping \u003C\u002Fa\u003E â Nov 20, 2026\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:image {\"id\":655,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} --\u003E\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"http:\u002F\u002Fcathyyee.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F03\u002FThe-Hunger-Games-Sunrise-on-the-Reaping-incluvie11-1024x576.webp\" alt=\"The Hunger Games- Sunrise on the Reaping - incluvie11\" class=\"wp-image-655\"\u002F\u003E\u003C\u002Ffigure\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:image --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph --\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E12. \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.incluvie.com\u002Fmovie\u002Ffocker-in-law-1400336\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EFocker In-Law\u003C\u002Fa\u003E â Nov 25, 2026\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:image {\"id\":19602,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} --\u003E\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.cms.incluvie.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F03\u002Ffocker-in-law-1024x576.webp\" alt=\"Focker-In-Law Movie Cover\" class=\"wp-image-19602\"\u002F\u003E\u003C\u002Ffigure\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:image --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph --\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E13. \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.incluvie.com\u002Fmovie\u002Fnarnia-1147572\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ENarnia\u003C\u002Fa\u003E â Nov 26, 2026\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph --\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ENo movie poster yet! \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph --\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E14. \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.incluvie.com\u002Fmovie\u002Fjumanji-3-1260649\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EJumanji 3\u003C\u002Fa\u003E â Dec 11, 2026\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:image {\"id\":19603,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} --\u003E\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.cms.incluvie.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F03\u002Fjumanji-open-world-1024x576.webp\" alt=\"Jumanji: Open World - Movie Cover\" class=\"wp-image-19603\"\u002F\u003E\u003C\u002Ffigure\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:image --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph --\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E15. \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.incluvie.com\u002Fmovie\u002Favengers-doomsday-1003596\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"\u003EAvengers: Doomsday\u003C\u002Fa\u003E â Dec 18, 2026\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:image {\"id\":656,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} --\u003E\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"http:\u002F\u002Fcathyyee.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F03\u002FAvengers-Doomsday-incluvie15-1024x576.webp\" alt=\"Avengers Doomsday - incluvie15\" class=\"wp-image-656\"\u002F\u003E\u003C\u002Ffigure\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:image --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph --\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E16. \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.incluvie.com\u002Fmovie\u002Fdune-part-three-1170608\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"\u003EDune: Part Three\u003C\u002Fa\u003E â Dec 18, 2026\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:image {\"id\":657,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} --\u003E\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"http:\u002F\u002Fcathyyee.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F03\u002FDune-Part-Three-incluvie16-1024x576.webp\" alt=\"Dune Part Three - incluvie16\" class=\"wp-image-657\"\u002F\u003E\u003C\u002Ffigure\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:image --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph --\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EHave I missed any? Let us know what else you would like to see covered, and if you have any unique perspectives! \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph --\u003E","post_excerpt":"Narnia, Avengers: Doomsday, Jumanji 3 are some compelling ones! Some of the biggest 2026 movies tied to popular franchises, books, video games, comics, and existing series. Marvel and DC, Disney and Pixar.","thumbnail":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.cms.incluvie.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F03\u002FMovie-Posters-Incluvie.png","post_type":"post","movie_score":"2.5","movie_id":"","incluvie_score":"2.5","img":[{"ID":19229,"post_title":"2026 Popular Franchise Movies Incluvie - Moana, Supergirl, Avengers: Doomsday","post_date":"2026-03-21T22:37:42.000Z","post_modified":"2026-03-23T22:45:06.000Z","post_name":"2026-popular-franchise-movies-incluvie","guid":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.cms.incluvie.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F03\u002F2026-Popular-Franchise-Movies-Incluvie.png","post_content":"2026 Popular Franchise Movies Incluvie - Moana, Supergirl, Avengers: Doomsday","post_parent":19226,"post_type":"attachment"},{"ID":19602,"post_title":"Focker-In-Law Movie Cover","post_date":"2026-04-28T01:29:17.000Z","post_modified":"2026-04-28T01:29:41.000Z","post_name":"focker-in-law","guid":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.cms.incluvie.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F03\u002Ffocker-in-law.webp","post_content":"Focker-In-Law Movie Cover","post_parent":19226,"post_type":"attachment"},{"ID":19603,"post_title":"Jumanji: Open World - Movie Cover","post_date":"2026-04-28T01:30:36.000Z","post_modified":"2026-04-28T01:30:57.000Z","post_name":"jumanji-open-world","guid":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.cms.incluvie.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F03\u002Fjumanji-open-world.webp","post_content":"Jumanji: Open World - Movie Cover","post_parent":19226,"post_type":"attachment"},{"ID":19817,"post_title":"Movie Posters 2026 Incluvie","post_date":"2026-06-04T05:13:24.000Z","post_modified":"2026-06-04T05:13:57.000Z","post_name":"movie-posters-incluvie","guid":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.cms.incluvie.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F03\u002FMovie-Posters-Incluvie.png","post_content":"Movie Posters 2026 Incluvie","post_parent":19226,"post_type":"attachment"},{"ID":19819,"post_title":"Movie Theater Posters 2026","post_date":"2026-06-04T05:32:05.000Z","post_modified":"2026-06-04T05:32:23.000Z","post_name":"movie-theater-incluvie2026","guid":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.cms.incluvie.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F03\u002FMovie-Theater-Incluvie2026.jpg","post_content":"Movie Theater Posters 2026","post_parent":19226,"post_type":"attachment"}],"previous":{"slug":"2026-oscar-winning-short-film-the-singers","title":"2026 Oscar-Winning Short Film: The Singers"},"next":{"slug":"power-dynamics-gender-and-sexuality-in-accused-2026","title":"Power Dynamics, Gender and Sexuality in \"Accused\" (2026)"},"user_picture":"https:\u002F\u002Fsecure.gravatar.com\u002Favatar\u002Fd2f6db2103c8a16483790230ca78c9b8?s=48"},{"ID":20221,"post_title":"âThe Odysseyâ and Moving Forward","post_date":"2026-07-19T02:55:13.000Z","post_modified":"2026-07-19T02:55:15.000Z","post_name":"the-odyssey-and-moving-forward","category_name":"General","category_slug":"general","category_id":1,"dis
42play_name":"Bheema Bachus","user_nicename":"bheema_bachus","post_content":"\u003C!-- wp:paragraph --\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EChristopher Nolan is the Stephen Spielberg of the twenty-first century. We all know this, yet the trailers for \u003Cem\u003EThe Odyssey\u003C\u002Fem\u003E received a startling amount of push-back for someone who one would think had earned the trust of audiences. Most of this push-back was openly resentful of the casting of ethnic minorities in a movie that takes place in ancient Greece â despite the reality that actual ancient Greeks probably had darker skin, and ancient Greek society had plenty of people from Africa and the Middle East. In fact, the cast of the end-product is much whiter than the society in which this takes place. The truth is that this online push-back came from an immature sense of entitlement, specifically entitlement to call the shots and design the film as one imagines it. But, just like Odysseus in Christopher Nolanâs \u003Cem\u003EThe Odyssey\u003C\u002Fem\u003E, we have to learn to give up our urge to have control before we fall into a sinking ship. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph --\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EâBetter than the bookâ is something that is rarely uttered about movies. This, especially for a text as immortal as Homerâs \u003Cem\u003EOdyssey\u003C\u002Fem\u003E. Perhaps âbetterâ is not quite the right word, but at the very least, it is certainly âupdatedâ for modern sensibilities while respecting the source material. Ancient Greek stories often prioritized masculinity as a virtue, and more contemporary virtues like mercy and compassion didnât feature as often as they do today. There is nothing wrong with masculinity when itâs not toxic, but modern audiences will appreciate that this version of Odysseus can be vulnerable while also heroic, having emotional responses to the horrors he is witnessing and experiencing personal growth as a result. Odysseusâ character arc in this story is extremely compelling and is the highlight of what is otherwise a fantastic film. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:image {\"align\":\"center\",\"id\":20222,\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} --\u003E\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.cms.incluvie.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F07\u002Fimage-6.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-20222\"\u002F\u003E\u003C\u002Ffigure\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:image --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph --\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EIf the main protagonistâs character arc isnât the highlight, then itâs the score by Swedish composer Ludwig Goransson. Known for films like \u003Cem\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.incluvie.com\u002Farticles\u002Fwhat-sinners-gets-right-about-family-fear-and-the-fight-to-stay-human\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.incluvie.com\u002Farticles\u002Fwhat-sinners-gets-right-about-family-fear-and-the-fight-to-stay-human\"\u003ESinners\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fem\u003E, \u003Cem\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.incluvie.com\u002Farticles\u002Foppenheimer-the-man-behind-the-myth\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.incluvie.com\u002Farticles\u002Foppenheimer-the-man-behind-the-myth\"\u003EOppenheimer\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fem\u003E, the two \u003Cem\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.incluvie.com\u002Farticles\u002Fblack-panther-wakanda-forever-is-a-transitional-film-honoring-the-mantle-and-impact\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.incluvie.com\u002Farticles\u002Fblack-panther-wakanda-forever-is-a-transitional-film-honoring-the-mantle-and-impact\"\u003EBlack Panther\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fem\u003E films, and \u003Cem\u003ECreed\u003C\u002Fem\u003E, Goransson is establishing himself as a potential rival to Hans Zimmer and maybe even John Williams in the history of film scoring. Visually, the film owes much to Dutch cinematographer Hoyte van Hoytema, known for \u003Cem\u003EInterstellar\u003C\u002Fem\u003E, \u003Cem\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.incluvie.com\u002Farticles\u002Fthe-power-of-looking-in-nope\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.incluvie.com\u002Farticles\u002Fthe-power-of-looking-in-nope\"\u003ENope\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fem\u003E, \u003Cem\u003EOppenheimer\u003C\u002Fem\u003E, and \u003Cem\u003EDunkirk\u003C\u002Fem\u003E, among others. Whether in IMAX or standard formats, Nolan and van Hoytema capture natural landscapes in stunning fashion, and the dining hall where the suitors feast is appropriately chilling yet realistic in a way thatâs hard to properly convey. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph --\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EOf course, if youâre going to talk about \u
42003Cem\u003EThe Odyssey\u003C\u002Fem\u003E, you have to talk about the monsters. Thatâs, like, everybodyâs favorite part of the story. The witch Circe is a highlight of the film, partially because the special effects used in the transformation sequences is creepy, disgusting, and effective, even if not as convincing as possible. But Circe is also a highlight because she has just as much humanity as she does monstrosity, making her brief appearance more compelling than most of the monsters. The sirens are perfectly portrayed, only seen from a distance, but the effect that they have on the two characters who hear their call is chilling. The Cyclops Polyphemus is, predictably, a bit too reminiscent of people with physical and mental disabilities, just as characters like Quasimodo and the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.incluvie.com\u002Farticles\u002Fthe-creature-of-purity-in-frankenstein-2025\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.incluvie.com\u002Farticles\u002Fthe-creature-of-purity-in-frankenstein-2025\"\u003EFrankenstein\u003C\u002Fa\u003E monster are, with his single eye and his relative lack of speech. Heâs not seen as sympathetic nor purely malevolent, more animalistic and carnivorous, but if you can set aside the problematic nature of his portrayal, this sequence is still expertly done. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph --\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EProbably the most visually compelling sequence in the film is the summoning of spirits from Hades. This doesnât play out quite the same way as in the source material, where Odysseus speaks to his mother, but the vengeful nature of the spirits of Odysseusâ past still gets under your skin and plays a major part in Odysseusâ character arc. Charybdis and Scylla do not play as much of a role in the film as other monsters, but are still exciting, and reminiscent of the monsters from Ray Harryhausenâs retelling of ancient myths. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:image {\"align\":\"center\",\"id\":20223,\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} --\u003E\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.cms.incluvie.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F07\u002Fimage-7.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-20223\"\u002F\u003E\u003C\u002Ffigure\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:image --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph --\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EI would be remiss to fail to mention the cast of the film. Everybody knows that it is absolutely star-studded, and there is little doubt that the actors are giving it their all in the film. The question becomes the direction. The delivery of their lines feels a little bit like we are watching a stage play. That is not a bad thing, in fact it may very well have been intentional, as this is a retelling of an ancient poem, and perhaps Homerâs recital of these lines would have been in a similar manner, if not even more stagey. But this is the only element of the film, outside of maybe the three-hour runtime, that could turn-off potential audiences. At times you will feel like youâre at a Renaissance fair. But thatâs okay. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph --\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph --\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EThe Odyssey\u003C\u002Fem\u003E is a massive triumph. As an audio-visual experience, itâs superb. As an exercise in updating a classic story, it could not have been pulled off better. As a vessel for a lesson in maturing, it is sorely needed. And as a mere action-adventure story, it delivers in spades. This showcase of Hollywoodâs finest talent will certainly be around come awards season, and much deserved. This is the best film of the year so far, and it will be hard to top. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph --\u003E","post_excerpt":"This showcase of Hollywoodâs finest talent will certainly be around come awards season, and much deserved","thumbnail":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.cms.incluvie.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F07\u002FThe-Odyssey.jpg","post_type":"post","movie_score":"5","movie_id":"1368337","incluvie_score":"4","img":[{"ID":20222,"post_title":"image-6","post_date":"2026-07-19T02:46:44.000Z","post_modified":"2026-07-19T02:46:44.000Z","post_name":"image-6-10","guid":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.cms.incluvie.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F07\u002Fimage-6.jpeg","post_content":"","post_parent":20221,"post_type":"attachment"},{"ID":20223,"post_title":"image-7","post_date":"2026-07-19T02:46:44.000Z","post_modified":"2026-07-19T02:46:44.000Z","post_name":"image-7-9","guid":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.cms.incluvie.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F07\u002Fimage-7.jpeg","post_content":"","post_parent":20221,"post_type":"attachment"},{"ID":20224,"post_title":"The Odyssey","post_date":"2026-07-19T02:54:30.000Z","post_modified":"2026-07-19T02:54:44.000Z","post_name":"the-odyssey","guid":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.cms.incluvie.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F07\u002FThe-Odyssey.jpg","post_content":"The Odyssey review Incluvie","post_parent":20221,"post_type":"attachment"}],"previous":{"slug":"living-for-the-present-vs-preparing-for-the-afterlife-in-preparation-for-the-next-life-2025","title":"Living for the Present vs. Preparing for the Afterlife in Preparation for the Next Life (2025)"},"next":{"slug":"they-fight-is-k-o-d-by-white-gaze","title":"'They Fight' Is K.O.'d By White Gaze"},"movieTitle":"The Odyssey","movieReleaseDate":"2026-07-15","user_picture":"https:\u002F\u002Fsecure.gravatar.com\u002Favatar\u002Ff4fd7843eb6551294b30d9ea84accd46?s=48"}]},"article":{"id":"","title":"","date":"","content":"","author":{},"notFound":false,"thumbnail":undefined},"author":{"authorId":"","name":"","registeredDate":"","bio":"","profileImage":"","notFound":false},"person":{"data":null,"notFound":false},"podcasts":{"feedItems":[],"newFeedItems":[],"feed":"","newFeed":""}} 43 </script>
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