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David Robb , May 21st, 2021 08:27 Ghost World was far from the first coming of age film, but its portrayal of unresolved cynicism and self-consciousness still resonates 20 years on, finds David Robb For a particular type of young person searching for an identity in the early 2000s, Terry Zwigoff’s Ghost World functioned as both a helpful instruction manual and a cautionary tale. A movie adaptation of Daniel Clowes’ graphic novel of the same name, it follows the exploits of rebellious teen ...

Streaming 05.21 As a queer person, it’s been interesting to watch movie studios grapple with LGBTQ+ inclusivity in the media they produce. Especially for films that have a larger financial backing—such as last year’s Happiest Season—there’s a very apparent identity crisis about who the movie is for: Is it for straight people? Queer people? Are they trying to do both? The production companies know they need to appeal to demands for equal representation, but they also need to ensure th...

NTES earnings call for the period ending March 31, 2021.

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10 Movie Trailers That Gave Away Too Much Movie promotors walk a tightrope, balancing the need to put butts in theater seats against revealing plot points the producers and director intended to be a surprise. Movie surprises are the subject of Twitter talk the next day and the basis for spreading Internet excitement for a film. And, with the advent of YouTube, movie trailers – and their spoilers – get far more exposure. Here are some movie trailers that gave away way too much. Warning: spoi...

Woodlands Dark and Days Bewitched: A History of Folk Horror - The only thing better than actual folk horror is a documentary that takes fans through the entire history of the creepy, woodsy, genre starting in the 1960s. Advertisement Executive Order - Blending intense social issues with a bit of sci-fi dystopia, a new world order forces all people of African descent to move back to the continent which, as you can imagine, doesn’t go over well. It’s a Brazilian film and Alfred Enoch (Dean T...

Willamette Week The need for strong, independent local journalism is more urgent than ever. Please support the city we love by joining Friends of Willamette Week. Your Weekly Roundup of New Movies: In “The Mauritanian,” Tahar Rahim Imbues the Title Character With Intelligent, Casual Humanity What to see and skip while streaming. (STX Films) *** This retelling of Mohamedou Ould Salahis unlawful detainment at Guantanamo Bay is saddled with a few clunky qualities of the Hollywood legal ...

Willamette Week The need for strong, independent local journalism is more urgent than ever. Please support the city we love by joining Friends of Willamette Week. Your Weekly Roundup of New Movies: “Minari” Is the Rare Immigrant Story to Seek Meaning Almost Entirely Beyond Immigration Itself What to see and skip while streaming. (A24) **** Director Lee Isaac Chungs breakout film ponders American dreams by way of a pasture. Ask the father of the Yi family—Korean immigrants settling ...

Cher and Cher plays the unconventional mother of Ricci and Ryder. This warm and witty film just makes you want to be a part of this little family and survive on a diet of appetizers. Snack on your favorite finger food––think crudité, pinwheels, pigs-in-a-blanket, or even your own take on the interesting marshmallow and candy skewers shown in the last scene before the credits roll––while watching this film, often considered one of the best chick flicks of its time. This classic chick...

50 Actors You Didnt Know Were Cut Out of Iconic Movies On 2/5/21 at 8:03 AM EST It is many an actors worst nightmare: You get a role in a huge film, build a character and give a performance, only for the whole thing to be cut out of the film when it makes it to cinemas. This, however, has actually happened to many of the biggest movie stars in the world, and on some of the biggest movies of all time. Here are some of the stars who found themselves excised from movies like ET, Apocalypse Now. ...