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James Y. Lee

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After the Hunt — piercing, thorough deconstruction of privilege in academia

A college professor finds herself at a crossroads when a star pupil levels an accusation against one of her colleagues…

Oct 26

After the Hunt — piercing, thorough deconstruction of privilege in academia

Oct 26

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If I Had Legs I’d Kick You — the terrifying journey of a mother in distress

With her life crashing down around her, a mother attempts to navigate her child’s mysterious illness…

Oct 9

If I Had Legs I’d Kick You — the terrifying journey of a mother in distress

Oct 9

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Friendship — embracing the hilarity behind male loneliness

A suburban dad falls hard for his charismatic new neighbour.

May 10

Friendship — embracing the hilarity behind male loneliness

May 10

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Black Mirror: ‘Common People’ — furious yet superficial subscription service satire

When an emergency leaves a teacher fighting for her life, her desperate husband signs her up for high-tech system to keep her alive.

Apr 13

Black Mirror: ‘Common People’ — furious yet superficial subscription service satire

Apr 13

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The Seed of the Sacred Fig — slightly unwieldy, profoundly courageous protest-thriller

An investigating judge grapples with paranoia amid political unrest in Tehran…

Feb 7

The Seed of the Sacred Fig — slightly unwieldy, profoundly courageous protest-thriller

Feb 7

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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, 2024

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

Oct 11, 2024

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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, 2024

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

Sep 29, 2024

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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, 2024

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

May 17, 2024

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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, 2024

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

Mar 2, 2024

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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

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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