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The Wedding Singer (1998) is reviewed for its story, performances, filmmaking and lasting impact. Story and Characters A heartbroken wedding singer in the 1980s befriends a waitress whose upcoming marriage…
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Happy Gilmore (1996) is reviewed for its story, performances, filmmaking and lasting impact. Story and Characters A failed hockey player discovers his powerful slapshot can launch a golf career and…
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Punch-Drunk Love (2002) is reviewed for its story, performances, filmmaking and lasting impact. Story and Characters A lonely novelty-business owner struggling with anger and anxiety unexpectedly finds a chance at…
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Uncut Gems (2019) is reviewed for its story, performances, filmmaking and lasting impact. Story and Characters Howard Ratner, a New York jewelry dealer and compulsive gambler, risks everything on a…
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Animaniacs (1993) (1993) is reviewed for its storytelling, performances, animation, humor and cultural legacy. Story and Characters Yakko, Wakko and Dot escape the Warner Bros. water tower to wreak affectionate…
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Family Guy (1999) (1999) is reviewed for its storytelling, performances, animation, humor and cultural legacy. Story and Characters Peter Griffin’s impulsive behavior repeatedly throws his Rhode Island household into chaos,…
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South Park (1997) (1997) is reviewed for its storytelling, performances, animation, humor and cultural legacy. Story and Characters Stan, Kyle, Cartman and Kenny navigate a Colorado town where everyday situations…
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The Simpsons (1989) (1989) is reviewed for its storytelling, performances, animation, humor and cultural legacy. Story and Characters Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa and Maggie anchor an ever-expanding Springfield ensemble. The…
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Band of Brothers (2001) is a live-action television series evaluated for storytelling, performances, production, character development and legacy. No numerical review score has been assigned. Story and Characters Based on…
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True Detective (2014) is a live-action television series evaluated for storytelling, performances, production, character development and legacy. No numerical review score has been assigned. Story and Characters This anthology follows…
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