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The Sweeter Side of Submission: Expressions of Love in Secretary
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Time And Artistic Priorities Keep On Slippin’: No Way Out’s Radical Evolution From The Big Clock
Two films adapted from the same source material released nearly 40 years apart illustrate Hollywood's evolution from its Golden Age.
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Tilda Swinton Gives Her Greatest Performance in Julia, a Child-Abduction Melodrama
A year after winning the Oscar, Swinton stuns in her performance as a crazed alcoholic kidnapper
Mike D'Angelo
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Bill Murray and Robert De Niro Play Against Type (Long Before It Was Expected) in Mad Dog and Glory
While the crime dramedy's premise may be commercial, its execution is anything but.
Brendan Byrne
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Travel Back In Time By Watching Old Sports on YouTube
The eternal pleasure of revisiting a moment in franchise, cultural, or personal history from the comfort of your own couch
Mark Asch
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Prince Solidifies His Legacy as a Live Act and Filmmaker with the Heck-a-Slammin' Sign O' The Times
An under-appreciated concert film deserves to join the canon.
Willow Catelyn Maclay
Apr 1, 2022
Alien: Covenant Finds The Sweet Spot Between Brains And Thrills
By combining body horror and existentialism, Ridley Scott's Alien prequel shows more imagination than most contemporary studio films.
Patrick Dahl
Mar 9, 2022
Go Back to the Good Ol' Naughty Days With Sliver
A sub-Basic Instinct erotic thriller tips the scales in favor of sex over thrills
Matt Prigge
Feb 8, 2022
Murder, Malaise and Marijuana: The Long Goodbye Was the Original Stoner Noir‍
For fans of The Big Lebowski and all things hazy and mysterious.
Zach Vasquez
Jan 20, 2022
Sprocket Films Offers a Campy Look Into Mid-Century Social Panic
These hilarious short films are perfect to throw on in the background
Charles Bramesco
Jan 10, 2022
The Downtime Guide to: Olympic Swimming
No Phelps? No problem. Let's go deep on the Olympics fun-to-watch and dramatic swimming events.
Kendrick McDonald
Jul 23, 2021
The Downtime Guide to: Flipping Cards
Cards! They're back. Here's how to flip them into real money.
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Jul 16, 2021
JamFam Q&A: Jenny Yang
Chilling with the fast-rising comedian and writer
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JamFam Q&A: Jordan Coley
Chilling with the gifted writer and "Titanic" enthusiast
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Jun 17, 2021
The Downtime Guide to: Euro 2020
Want to watch the soccer, but also just trying to chill? You know we have you covered.
Gregory James Wakeman
Jun 11, 2021
JamFam Q&A: Meg Zukin
Chilling with one of social media's sharpest storytellers.
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Jun 10, 2021
JamFam Q&A: Dee Lockett
Chilling with the gifted writer and editor.
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Jun 9, 2021
The Downtime Guide to: Making an NFT
It's not too late to dive in!
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May 25, 2021
Big Love for Tiny Horse
How a tiny horse walked into a family's life at the perfect time.
Jessica Stolzberg
May 21, 2021
Your Glow-Up Has Arrived: Talking Quarantine and Skincare with the Dewy Dudes
Emilio Quezada and Evan Shinn have carved out a magical universe for male skintellectuals.
Olivia Crandall
Apr 19, 2021
How An Illustwriter Got Through Quarantine
Talking Felicity, cooking and CBD with Hallie Bateman
Kate Mooney
Apr 13, 2021
Catan and Chill: The Life of an NBA Player During Quarantine
Talking movies, McConaughey and baby clothes with Sacramento Kings guard Kyle Guy
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Apr 12, 2021
How the Internet's Favorite Movie Critic Spent Her Quarantine
Mia Vicino's funny and insightful movie reviews have taken Letterboxd by storm
Greta Rainbow
Mar 31, 2021
How an Olympic Skateboarder (Yes, That's Right) Deals With Quarantine
Oski is skating in the Olympics. Here's how he's preparing for the trip to Tokyo.
Brianna Holt
Mar 29, 2021
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