MacGuffin or Meaning: Film & TV Reviews and Reflections
Alise ChaffinsRegular reviews of and reflections on your favorite films and television shows.
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Backrooms Review: Big Screen Creepypasta
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Back when Walmart was open 24-hours a day, visiting the store in the middle of the night was always a little creepy. You wouldn’t see people, it was just you and endless rows of things, lit by fluorescent lights. That feel...
Food Roots Review: Billy Dec Connects with His Filipino Heritage
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One of my most foundational memories was eating meals at my grandparents’ house. We would go on Wednesday nights after piano lessons and Sunday afternoons after church. That time with family around food helped make me in...
Hacks Season 5, Episode 10 (finale): Come On, Get Happy
Note: This is a spoiler-filled recap of episode 10 of season 5 of Hacks. If you have not yet watched, this is your warning! I am offering this for free, but if you would like to support my writing, you can upgrade your subscription for 40%...
Interview with Alice Maio Mackay and Avalon Fast about The Serpent's Skin
I had the opportunity to interview writer and director Alice Maio Mackay a few years ago about her work on the film Satranic Panic. With all of the online chatter about whether or not Kane Parsons actually directed Backrooms (review coming...
The Testaments Season 1, Episode 10: The Strength of Teenaged Girls
Note: This is a spoiler-filled recap of episode 10 of The Testaments. If you have not watched it yet, this is your last chance to turn away! You can read the recap of Precious Flowers, Perfect Teeth, Daisy, Green Tea, Ball, Stadium, Commitm...
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