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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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Netflix Review: Disjointed Is More Intriguing Than It Is Funny
Disjointed, Netflix's latest attempt at a progressive version of a multi-camera, laugh track sitcom, is the brainchild of longtime network TV veteran Chuck Lorr... Read more
Posted on 29 August 2017 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES, TV & VIDEO -
Game of Thrones “The Dragon and the Wolf” (S7:E7): Right Here, Right Now
Mr. Night King, tear down this wall. More on that later. First, Game of Thrones has a way of making you bloodthirsty. Even though you dread the possibility of... Read more
Posted on 28 August 2017 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES, TV & VIDEO -
Box Office: We Just Witnessed the Worst Weekend for New Movies Since 9/11
At the beginning of the year when you looked at the release calendar for new movies one thing was abundantly clear: August was going to be bleak. That's kind... Read more
Posted on 27 August 2017 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES, TV & VIDEO -
Am I Really Going to Mansplain What Was Wrong With James Cameron’s Mansplaining...
It's been a bad week for high profile male feminists. Joss Whedon did more for female characters on TV than any other showrunner of his era. Now, it turns out h... Read more
Posted on 26 August 2017 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES, TV & VIDEO -
Film Review: Logan Lucky Finds Steven Soderbergh Looking Back Before He Can Go...
Near the end of Logan Lucky, Steven Soderbergh's new heist comedy, one of the lead characters openly wonders whether he's doomed to repeat the past. His... Read more
Posted on 26 August 2017 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES, TV & VIDEO -
Here’s A Chart Breaking Down How Much Apple, Amazon, Netflix & The Rest Are...
Sleep-deprived TV critics who can't possibly keep track of yet another original content creator breathed a sigh of relief when NBC pulled the plug on SeeSo and... Read more
Posted on 25 August 2017 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES, TV & VIDEO -
What Happens When Movies Proposed By Fans on Twitter End Up Getting Made?
Rihanna and Lupita Nyong'o are going to star in a movie written by Issa Rae and directed by Ava DuVernay, and it's all because of the internet. Wired thinks tha... Read more
Posted on 24 August 2017 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES, TV & VIDEO -
The Hitman’s Bodyguard Film Review: Perfectly Watchable, Entirely Forgettable
Last week, Vulture's Emily Yoshida memorably admitted, "I think I saw The Hitman's Bodyguard, but I can't be sure." And that about covers it. This Ryan... Read more
Posted on 24 August 2017 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES, TV & VIDEO -
Making Lower-Budget Standalone DC Movies? Good Idea. Making The First One a Joke...
Here's the (maybe) good news: Warner Bros. is planning a separate batch of lower-budget, standalone DC movies. Here's the (definitely) bad news: The first one o... Read more
Posted on 23 August 2017 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES, TV & VIDEO -
The Studios Are a Step Closer to Offering Premium Video on Demand Next Year & Th...
Earlier this year AMC Entertainment CEO Adam Aron, the man charged with running the largest theater chain in North America, assured investors that there was no... Read more
Posted on 23 August 2017 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES, TV & VIDEO -
On Not Knowing How to Feel About the Joss Whedon Controversy
Joss Whedon's ex-wife, Kai Cole, says ( in an op-ed for TheWrap) that he's a hypocrite who uses his reputation as a feminist to deflect blame and suspicion... Read more
Posted on 22 August 2017 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES, TV & VIDEO -
Here’s the Trailer for the Chinese Movie That Has Now Made More Than Avatar
According to Forbes, Wu Jing's Wolf Warrior 2 is now bigger at the Chinese box office than the domestic total for Avatar. Wait, what? Ugh. Math. Basically, you... Read more
Posted on 22 August 2017 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES, TV & VIDEO -
Box Office: Steven Soderbergh’s Logan Lucky Experiment, Explained
Steven Soderbergh loves movies and storytelling too much to stay away. That's why his highly publicized retirement never really took. Within a year of "quitting... Read more
Posted on 21 August 2017 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES, TV & VIDEO -
Game of Thrones’ “Beyond the Wall” (S7:E6): Stuck in the Middle With You
Polar bears, dragons and zombie dragons, oh my. Yes, yes...our fellowship did their thing, and more of them returned alive than expected. I'll talk about that,... Read more
Posted on 21 August 2017 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES, TV & VIDEO -
The Defenders’ Finale (S1:E8): Defenders Disassemble
Well, that was a mess. Many of these Netflix Marvel shows end on rushed and ultimately disappointing season finales, and The Defenders is sadly no different. Tr... Read more
Posted on 20 August 2017 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES, TV & VIDEO -
The Defenders’ “Fish in the Jailhouse” (S1:E7): You Had One Job, Danny
This whole "let's do The Avengers on Netflix" thing? It's not working as well as it should, but the culprit isn't what I expected. Showrunner Marco Ramirez and... Read more
Posted on 19 August 2017 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES, TV & VIDEO -
The Defenders’ “Ashes to Ashes” (S1:E6): That’s Insane
It was hoped that by cutting down to an 8-episode schedule The Defenders would avoid hitting the Netflix wall, that there would be no need for wheel-spinning,... Read more
Posted on 19 August 2017 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES, TV & VIDEO -
The Defenders’ “Take Shelter” (S1:E5): Let’s Talk About This Show’s Danny Rand...
Prior to watching The Defenders I only read one review, and that was over at The AV Club where they took stock of the first 4 episodes (the only 4 made availabl... Read more
Posted on 19 August 2017 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES, TV & VIDEO -
The Defenders’ “Royal Dragon” (S1:E4): Dinner for Champs
I've been writing reviews for these Netflix Marvel shows ever since Daredevil's second season, and in that time the shows (or seasons) that have really worked... Read more
Posted on 19 August 2017 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES, TV & VIDEO -
The Defenders’ “Worst Behavior” (S1:E3): Hallway Fight Triumphant
Isn't it kind of strange that hallway fight scenes have become the calling card of the Netflix Marvel universe? Some stunt coordinator obviously saw The Raid:... Read more
Posted on 19 August 2017 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES, TV & VIDEO