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Looking for a rom-com? Watch “The Big Sick"

Looking for a rom-com? Watch “The Big Sick”

The bleak horror fan recommends a romantic comedy film for Valentine’s Day
Om Dighe, Arts and Entertainment Reporter February 9, 2023

“The Big Sick” is a 2017 romantic comedy written by Kumail Nanjiani (“Silicon Valley”) and Emily V. Gordon (“Crashing”), who are married in real life. This film follows a fictionalized Nanjiani...

The movie “RRR” made me believe again

The movie “RRR” made me believe again

A look at Rajamouli’s 2022 epic action drama, or, one of the best films of 2022
Om Dighe, Arts and Entertainment Reporter February 2, 2023

“RRR” is a 2022 Telugu-language epic action drama from Indian director S. S. Rajamouli (the “Baahubali” duology). The film follows the fictional story of two real-life Indian revolutionaries, A....

I’m “M3GAN,” and I’m your friend till the end!

I’m “M3GAN,” and I’m your friend till the end!

Johnstone’s 2022 sci-fi horror movie, like the titular doll, kills … for the most part
Om Dighe, Arts and Entertainment Reporter January 26, 2023

“M3GAN” is a 2022 sci-fi horror film from director Gerard Johnstone (“Housebound”). The movie follows a roboticist named Gemma (Allison Williams, “Get Out”) who, after tragedy strikes, is forced...

Cabinet of Curiosities Illustration

A look inside “Guillermo del Toro’s Cabinet of Curiosities”

This horror anthology is an uneven experiment, but it’s worth your time
Om Dighe, Arts & Entertainment Columnist November 18, 2022

“Guillermo del Toro’s Cabinet of Curiosities” is an eight-episode horror anthology series. This season features work from directors Guillermo Navarro, Vincenzo Natali (“Splice”), David Prior...

The dragons are back in HBO’S "Game of Thrones" prequel

The dragons are back in HBO’S “Game of Thrones” prequel

How “House of the Dragon” deals with gender and the reputation GOT has left behind
Om Dighe and Gia Campolo, Arts and Entertainment Reporter and Special Sections Editor November 10, 2022

“House of the Dragon” is the new “Game of Thrones” (“GOT”) spinoff/prequel on HBO. It adapts part of George R.R. Martin’s book “Fire & Blood,” which serves as a history of the Targaryen...

“Halloween Ends” … until the next one

“Halloween Ends” … until the next one

This franchise's "finale" proves that originality doesn’t always guarantee quality
Om Dighe, Arts & Entertainment Columnist November 3, 2022

“Halloween Ends” is the latest entry in the iconic “Halloween” franchise, and stars Jamie Lee Curtis, Andi Matichak, Rohan Campbell, Will Patton, Kyle Richards and James Jude Courtney. The film...

No need to fear! Queer horror is here!

No need to fear! Queer horror is here!

LGBTQ horror to watch
Om Dighe, Arts and Entertainment Reporter October 27, 2022

The horror genre is one that means a lot to me, even though I didn’t dare to watch a horror film until I was 14. Now I’m an adrenaline junkie, rummaging through slashers, haunted house movies, South...

“Hellraiser:” Who are you calling 'Pinhead?'

“Hellraiser:” Who are you calling ‘Pinhead?’

Director David Bruckner's 2022 film sets a new gold standard for horror reboots
Om Dighe, Arts and Entertainment Reporter October 27, 2022

“Hellraiser” is a 2022 reboot of the horror franchise of the same name. This is the third film from director David Bruckner (“The Night House”), and stars Odessa A’zion (“Grand Army”), Jamie...

Illustration for Entergalactic article. Recreation of promo art for the animated Netflix special "Entergalactic", featuring Jabari lounging on a couch.

Fans of Kid Cudi and animation — rejoice!

The actor-musician’s “Entergalactic” depicts a cosmically beautiful love story
Om Dighe, Arts and Entertainment Reporter October 20, 2022

“Entergalactic” is a 2022 multimedia project from musician and actor Scott Mescudi, better known by his stage name Kid Cudi. The project consists of a 15-track concept album and a feature-length animated...

“Blonde” brutalizes Marilyn Monroe all over again

“Blonde” brutalizes Marilyn Monroe all over again

This exploitative film, based on fiction, depicts the icon’s life in the most revolting way
Om Dighe, Arts and Entertainment Reporter October 13, 2022

TW: Sexual assault, abortion “Blonde” is a 2022 psychological drama from writer-director Andrew Dominik (“The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford”), who adapted Joyce Carol...

Does James Cameron’s “Avatar” hold up 13 years later?

Does James Cameron’s “Avatar” hold up 13 years later?

Looking back at the no. 1 highest grossing film of all time in preparation for the sequel
Om Dighe, Arts and Entertainment Reporter October 6, 2022

“Avatar” is James Cameron’s sci-fi epic from 2009, which recently received a remastered, theatrical re-release in 4K HDR. The film stars Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldaña, Stephen Lang, Michelle Rodriguez...

“They/Them” proves to be an embarrassing mess

“They/Them” proves to be an embarrassing mess

This supposed slasher failed as a queer empowerment story and just doesn’t cut
Om Dighe, Arts and Entertainment Reporter September 29, 2022

“They/Them” (pronounced “they slash them”) is the directorial debut of Academy Award-nominated screenwriter and Tony-winning playwright John Logan. The film stars Kevin Bacon (“Footloose”),...