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Elvis of the Week #34 (2026): The King, The Myth, and The Commodification
This week’s movies cover an eclectic spectrum of cultural myth-making, using Elvis Presley’s gravity to explore how iconic persona is constructed, commodified, and dismantled. From glossy cinematic hagiography and a sharp character critique to the kinetic euphoria of a concert re-edit, these selections highlight the tension between mythic performance and human frailty. That aura ultimately… Read more
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Movies of the Week #25 (2026): Privilege, Professionalism, and Pop Icons
This week’s movies cover a spectrum ranging from sharp, cynical explorations of privilege and atmospheric, gentrification-era escapism to grounded, humane portraits of labor and the often uneven pursuit of personal validation. Whether dissecting the darker impulses of the entitled, the solitary burden of nursing, or the fraught legacy of musical icons, these films oscillate between… Read more
antoine fuqua, Antony Yelchin, Anya Taylor Joy, Austin Butler, Barbie Ferreira, Bohemian Rhapsody, Caught Stealing, Chandler Levack, Darren Aronofsky, elvis, emerald fennell, Floria, Grace Pine, Heldin, Jaafar Jackson, leonie benesch, Liev Schreiber, Michael, Mile End Kicks, Mother!, Olivia Cooke, Promising Young Woman, The Pitt, Thoroughbreds, Tonic, Vincent D’Onofrio, zoe kravitz -
Movies of the Week #30-31 (2022)
Life of Brian (1979): Monty Python’s Life of Brian remains to this day one of the most memorable movies of its decade. Relying on the wit and charisma of its classic troupe of performers, the story is an inspired spoof about religion and politics that has stayed (mostly) fresh through the years. So in spite… Read more
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