MOVIE REVIEW: Rental Family

To fully accept the societal and emotional terrains of Hikari’s outstanding dramedy Rental Family, one is required not so much to make an enormous leap into a lurid scenario, but rather, let’s say, a long step. You will need a stretched lunge forward that closes the typical arm’s length of observational distance from something you don’t entirely know or accept. That gingerly-taken step merges you into a different comfort zone than your own

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MOVIE REVIEW: Wicked: For Good

Matching the changing weather and seasons happening in much of the world during the time of its illustrious release, Wicked For Good requires more than one firm temperature check, if you will. This bookend finale asks a great deal of its audience with a decidedly different mood, as the plot leaps five years ahead in time from the events of last year’s Wicked. Much of the bright, sunny, and friendly school-aged singing and dancing has evolved to power ballads that emote the traumatic heft of current circumstances.

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Movies and Media About AI Lovers and Robot Companions

If you want to understand how people feel about AI, don’t start with white papers. Start with movies. For years, filmmakers have been quietly asking the questions we’re only now facing in real life, informed Joi Spicy. Here’s a human-style tour of films and other media about AI, virtual partners, and robot companions – not a dry list, but a look at what each one is really poking at under the surface.

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PODCAST: Episode 217 of "The Cinephile Hissy Fit" Podcast

For their 217th episode, two analytical film critics, two saber-rattling dads, and two missile-dropping teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, hop into a little bit of the simmering 2025 awards season with a hotly debated contender from Netflix. The gentlemen share a great divide for the political thriller A House of Dynamite, the latest white-knuckle film from The Hurt Locker and Zero Dark Thirty Oscar winner Kathryn Bigelow. Podcast bombs are exploding everywhere!

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Australia 2025 Guide to the Best Online Casino Choices

Casino entertainment in Australia continues evolving rapidly in 2025, with more players searching for the best online casino no deposit Australia, fast withdrawals, and trustworthy platforms. The casino market is larger than ever, offering real-money online pokies, live dealer tables, and crypto-friendly experiences. With so many choices, understanding safety, licensing, bonus terms, mobile performance, and legal updates is essential before signing up.

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