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The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power: Season Two — an apathetic bore undeserving of Tolkien

Sauron resumes scheming under a new disguise, the Stranger meets a curious friend, and darkness falls on Khazad-dûm.

Oct 11

The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power: Season Two — an apathetic bore undeserving of Tolkien

Oct 11

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Hold Your Breath — an over-ambitious, paranoid Dust Bowl meltdown

In 1930s Oklahoma amid the region’s horrific dust storms, a woman is convinced that a sinister presence is threatening her family.

Sep 29

Hold Your Breath — an over-ambitious, paranoid Dust Bowl meltdown

Sep 29

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I Saw the TV Glow — groundbreaking, nostalgic, nightmarishly cathartic trans art

Two teenagers bond over their love of a supernatural TV show, before it is mysteriously cancelled.

May 17

I Saw the TV Glow — groundbreaking, nostalgic, nightmarishly cathartic trans art

May 17

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Dune: Part Two — an overpowering, immersive, and terrifyingly messianic epic

Paul Atreides unites with Chani and the Fremen while seeking revenge against the conspirators who destroyed his family.

Mar 2

Dune: Part Two — an overpowering, immersive, and terrifyingly messianic epic

Mar 2

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The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King — crowning a trilogy forged in fire and friendship

Gandalf and Aragorn lead the World of Men against Sauron’s army to draw his gaze from Frodo and Sam as they approach Mount Doom…

Dec 31, 2023

The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King — crowning a trilogy forged in fire and friendship

Dec 31, 2023

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Fair Play— a tense thriller exploring power dynamics and gender roles

An unexpected promotion at a cutthroat hedge fund pushes a young couple’s relationship to the brink.

Oct 16, 2023

Fair Play— a tense thriller exploring power dynamics and gender roles

Oct 16, 2023

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Past Lives — complex immigrant romance full of yearning

Two childhood friends are wrested apart after one’s family emigrates from South Korea. 20 years later, they’re reunited for one week…

Sep 8, 2023

Past Lives — complex immigrant romance full of yearning

Sep 8, 2023

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BLACK MIRROR, 6x1 — ‘Joan is Awful’

A tech executive discovers her life is being adapted into a drama by a streaming service, where she’s played by Salma Hayek…

Jun 29, 2023

BLACK MIRROR, 6x1 — ‘Joan is Awful’

Jun 29, 2023

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Holy Spider (2022)

A journalist descends into the dark underbelly of the Iranian holy city of Mashhad as she investigates the serial killings of sex workers…

Jan 21, 2023

Holy Spider (2022)

Jan 21, 2023

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The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002) • 20 Years Later

While Frodo and Sam edge closer to Mordor with the help of the shifty Gollum, the divided fellowship makes a stand against Sauron’s new…

Dec 16, 2022

The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002) • 20 Years Later

Dec 16, 2022

James Y. Lee

James Y. Lee

Korean-American writer/critic. CIC/GALECA member. | Letterboxd: letterboxd.com/killthejokes/ | Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/killthejokes.bsky.social

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