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Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness: The Dark Hold of Isolation

Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness: The Dark Hold of Isolation

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We may have been driven to isolation by the pandemic, but many of us are already schooled in its ways. And as Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness shows, it is a dangerous way to live.
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How "Don’t Look Up" Reveals Our Reactions to Christ’s Return

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The apocalyptic black comedy, which has been nominated for the upcoming Oscars, aptly captures our reactions to Christ's return.
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The Batman and the Challenge to Be More

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Amidst the shadows and corruption of this neo-noir mystery are challenging themes for us in a world which is increasingly enraged and struggling with hopelessness and a bleak future.
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20 Years On: Why Harry Potter's Story Still Appeals to Us

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Earlier this month, HBO Max released a reunion special to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the Harry Potter films. The event was highly anticipated, with trailers out months ahead of the stream on New Year’s Day.
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The Glorious Purpose of Truth in Loki

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Free will versus predestination is set up as the show’s main theme, especially as we see Loki, who believes himself to be “burdened with glorious purpose”, reject his pre-determined story and make his own destiny.

WandaVision's Take on Grief Isn't Enough

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Despite being a huge Marvel fan, I was prepared to give WandaVision a miss when the first few episodes started airing on Disney+. Images of Wanda and Vision appearing in cheesy 1950s style TV shows seemed a long way from the MCU we knew so well. Social media posts discussing the first episode didn’t inspire confidence either. But a family member encouraged me to give it a go—so I did.

Why I Was Sold By Soul

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I was thrilled to hear that Disney Pixar’s newest animation, Soul, had won the hearts and warmed the soul of the Golden Globe judges, scooping up two awards for Best Animated Feature Film and Original Score, at the Golden Globes last Sunday.

4 Hard Realities of Life from Lupin

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To me, what made Lupin so interesting was the titular character, Assane Diop (played by French actor Omar Sy), and how he outwitted the people around him at every turn. Whenever I watch shows like this, I’m always vaguely amused (and bemused) by how eagerly I root for the protagonists, even when they’re supposed to be the “bad guys”.

3 Reasons Why We're Drawn to Bling Empire

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Ever wondered what kind of life you might have if you’re filthy rich? Well, get ready to be dazzled as Netflix’s latest hit show, Bling Empire, shows us exactly what it'd look like. If you reckon you’re going to binge on this bling, it might be worth giving this show a bit of a think. Here are three reasons why (I think) we never tire of shows like Bling Empire.