Ross Johnson
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30 of the Best Movies Based on Mythology and Folklore
Many films drawing from ancient legends might be described as revisionist takes, but thinking of them in that way misses a key tenant of mythology and folklore: In every cultural context, stories bend and shape themselves with the teller and the listeners. Stories that are less malleable don’t have nearly the lifespan of these tales,…
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The Best ’90s Movies You Can Stream Right Now
Though people talk about the auteur revolution of the 1970s, or the warm, populist glow of neon-soaked ‘80s movies, the 1990s were an incredibly assured time in filmmaking.
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31 Movies Where the Sex Scenes Are Essential
Modern movie audiences are as prudish as ever when it comes to sex on the big screen. Online discourse frequently runs to the tiresome topic of whether or not sex scenes are strictly “necessary” to the plot of any particular film. I’m not nearly convinced that movies ought to be so laser-focused on plot that…
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The 14 Best Romantic Comedies Streaming on Netflix Right Now
If you can’t be with the one you love, love the movie you’re with.