Steven Scaife
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Nicolas Cage in a Post-Ironic Universe: On a Decade of Cagesploitation
Nicolas Cage has been memed and decontextualized more than almost any actor. But his work, closely examined, reveals a coherent…
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Uncut Gems Review: Capitalism Gets a Colonoscopy
With Uncut Gems, Bronstein and the Safdies show us the allure of the lifestyle, yet keep an eye on the…
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I Played Disco Elysium as an Absolutely Gigantic Fascist
Disco Elysium's racist choices reveal a portrayal of prejudice that is surprisingly thoughtful about its origins and its repercussions.
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The Legend of Bum-bo Review: Bum-bo Want Healthcare
In the face of genius contemporaries like Slay the Spire, the otherwise fun, often clever Legend of Bum-bo can’t help…
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The Physicality of Consciousness: A Conversation With Larry Fessenden
We talk with actor and director Larry Fessenden about his new film, video games, style, and the importance of contemporary…
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Concrete Genie Review: Familiar Beauty
Concrete Genie is a beautiful game, but its tired narrative and forced inclusion of combat elements drag it down.
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Tarantino Dismantles His Time Machine
Once Upon a Time in Hollywood is a bedtime story from a man who may have outgrown their naivety but…
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Russian Doll, Majora’s Mask, and the Endless Horror of the Time Loop
Time loops are nothing new in fiction and the most horrifying depictions in games, TV, and film are explored in…
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