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Two pop culture obsessives who cover film, television, and anything else which piques our geeky interests.
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We Minored In Film
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We are two pop culture obsessives whose passion and level of knowledge for all things pop culture outweighs our academic credentials, and We Minored In Film is our effort to cover all things near and dear to our geeky hearts. Regular Features on the site include discussions of particularly amazing scenes from films and episodes from television shows and transcribed conversations in which we debate the merits of a pop culture topic of our choosing. Plus, there are lists - lots of lists.
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Review Roundup: Little, Dead Silence & Chopping Mall
A reverse- Big situation leads to big laughs as well as well-intentioned thoughts on bullying. A creepy doll does creepy doll things. Security robots almost... Read more
Posted on 17 April 2019 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES, TV & VIDEO -
Plotting 10 More Years of Star Wars
Three of pop culture's biggest pillars - Game of Thrones, Marvel Star Wars - will say a partial goodbye in 2019. A song of ice and fire will reach its final... Read more
Posted on 16 April 2019 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES, TV & VIDEO -
Hollywood’s Inevitable, But Futile Search for The Next Game of Thrones
Pop culture is about to undergo another cyclical changing of the guard. Three of the most important brands of the past decade are all due to reach natural... Read more
Posted on 15 April 2019 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES, TV & VIDEO -
What Does “Rise of Skywalker” Mean?: 3 Theories
First, Disney announces the new Star Wars title months before the film actually comes out. Then, the internet dissects and mocks the title. Rinse. Repeat. This... Read more
Posted on 13 April 2019 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES, TV & VIDEO -
Explaining Disney+ To My Niece
My niece is a movie-obsessed 6-year-old who loves superheroes and princesses, not necessarily in that order. For literally her entire life - at least the years... Read more
Posted on 12 April 2019 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES, TV & VIDEO -
The Stephen King Files: Tales from the Darkside: The Movie
With Pet Sematary already here and It: Chapter 2 on the way, I'm going to gradually make my way through some of my Stephen King blind spots. Today, I explore th... Read more
Posted on 11 April 2019 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES, TV & VIDEO -
What Disney Learned From Its First Failed Streaming Service
Today is the day Disney executives formally unveil Disney+ to a group of investors and reporters. However, it's a real deja vu moment for anyone who remembers... Read more
Posted on 11 April 2019 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES, TV & VIDEO -
Shazam!: 4 More Behind the Scenes Stories
Last week, in anticipation of Shazam!'s release I put together a primer on how the film came to be, from The Rock's almost-Black Adam solo feature to Zachary... Read more
Posted on 10 April 2019 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES, TV & VIDEO -
Disney Had 3 of the 5 Biggest Box Office Bombs of 2018
Every March, Deadline compiles lists of both the most and least profitable films of the past calendar year. They don't just look at box office vs. budget,... Read more
Posted on 09 April 2019 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES, TV & VIDEO -
The Tick Is the Perfect Comedy for the Age of Superheroes
The Tick was once very much ahead of its time. Now, it's entirely of the moment and after an entertaining, but flawed debut season the series hits new creative... Read more
Posted on 08 April 2019 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES, TV & VIDEO -
6 Things You Might Not Know About Pet Sematary 2
For every faithful Stephen King adaptation, there is an equal and opposite abomination or mostly unrelated sequel. The Pet Sematary franchise - at least as it... Read more
Posted on 07 April 2019 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES, TV & VIDEO -
The CW is Built On Synergy & Netflix. What Happens If Netflix Goes Away?
The CW - the perpetually last-ranked network - thrives on international sales and Netflix. Thanks to those revenue streams, The CW is truly the only major US... Read more
Posted on 06 April 2019 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES, TV & VIDEO -
The New Pet Sematary Doesn’t Dig Deeply Enough
Stephen King functions as a horror novelist that twists the commonplace and relatable into a horrific, supernatural narrative. Whether it's The Shining's... Read more
Posted on 05 April 2019 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES, TV & VIDEO -
6 Things You Might Not Know About the 1989 Pet Sematary Movie
For a hot minute, Pet Sematary - a Monkey's Paw story about a grieving father (Dale Midkiff) bringing his son (Miko Hughes) back from the dead thanks to a handy... Read more
Posted on 05 April 2019 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES, TV & VIDEO -
Megalopolis: The Unexpected Return of Francis Ford Coppola
Francis Ford Coppola once had an idea for a movie that now screams timely prestige TV drama: two ambitious men - one an architect, the other the mayor, each wit... Read more
Posted on 04 April 2019 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES, TV & VIDEO -
Unapologetic Barely Begins to Describe Puppet Master: The Littlest Reich
Puppet Master: The Littlest Reich asks the eternal question: what if literal Nazi puppets magically came to life and started hunting down Jewish people and... Read more
Posted on 04 April 2019 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES, TV & VIDEO -
Celebrating When Harry Met Sally’s 30th Anniversary
It's difficult to believe that When Harry Met Sally, Rob Reiner's near-flawless "lovers from friends" romantic comedy turns thirty this year. Despite the... Read more
Posted on 03 April 2019 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES, TV & VIDEO -
Shazam!: How New Line Made “Big As a Superhero Movie”
With Shazam!, WB's transition away from grimdark cinematic universe-building and over to family-friendly, lighthearted standalone adventures is complete. Their... Read more
Posted on 03 April 2019 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES, TV & VIDEO -
The Dirt: Why It’s a Good Thing There Will Never Be Another Motley Crue
There will never be another Motley Crue. Their unbridled hedonism went out of style once the 90s rolled around; their instant millionaire career trajectory fade... Read more
Posted on 01 April 2019 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES, TV & VIDEO -
Did Any Disney Executives Actually Watch Tim Burton’s Dumbo?
I write the following as someone who did once own a stuffed animal version of Dumbo, the adorable elephant with ears so big they flap like wings. To fully... Read more
Posted on 31 March 2019 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES, TV & VIDEO