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Three Trilogies
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Three Trilogies

The one undisputable thing about the film is that it's being billed as the end of The Skywalker Saga, a 9-film, 3-trilogy epic about, well, the Skywalker family. That means that The Rise of Skywalker has a couple things it needs to do.

  • Husain Sumra
Husain Sumra Dec 28, 2019 • 6 min read
The End of Thrones
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The End of Thrones

Game of Thrones’ final season has baffled, angered, thrilled and depressed viewers, which is fitting as it’s a show that has done all of that through its 73 episodes, but now it's come to an end. It’s always a bit difficult to grapple with the end of a

  • Husain Sumra
Husain Sumra May 22, 2019 • 18 min read
Husain's favorite things of 2018
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Husain's favorite things of 2018

2018 felt like an eternity, but it did bring a number of movies, TV shows, video games and books to indulge in. A lot of these were good, some of them were great. With all the entertainment options we have at our disposal, it can be easy to miss some

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Husain Sumra Dec 31, 2018 • 4 min read
Romanticize the past; demonize the present; compromise the future
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Romanticize the past; demonize the present; compromise the future

1950s America sure was a swell time, wasn't it? The economy was booming, the middle class was thriving, suburbs and freeways were springing up all over the place. People were polite, always dressed classy, and the world was a safe place. Well, no. The Korean War happened, the Cold War

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Husain Sumra May 1, 2018 • 4 min read
Traditions have a purpose, and it’s not tradition
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Traditions have a purpose, and it’s not tradition

We cannot be slaves to tradition, we must be able to critically ask why they even exist.

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Husain Sumra Apr 29, 2018 • 3 min read
Husain's 10 Favorite Movies of 2017
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Husain's 10 Favorite Movies of 2017

Let's not pretend these are the best movies of the year, they're just Husain's favorites.

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Husain Sumra Mar 10, 2018 • 6 min read
The Shape of Love
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The Shape of Love

The beauty of Guillermo del Toro's Shape of Water

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Husain Sumra Jan 1, 2018 • 5 min read
The Last Jedi is the breath of fresh air that Star Wars needed
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The Last Jedi is the breath of fresh air that Star Wars needed

Warning: This post contains any and all spoilers. It's difficult to remember now, as Star Wars has become a cornerstone of pop culture and beloved all around the world by all kinds of people, but there was a time when people just didn't get it. It started when George Lucas

  • Husain Sumra
Husain Sumra Dec 18, 2017 • 11 min read
MOTHER! Is A Rorschach Test Of A Movie
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MOTHER! Is A Rorschach Test Of A Movie

When you're watching the first half of Mother!, you're almost lulled into thinking you know what's coming. It's a simple enough set up. A woman played by Jennifer Lawrence is married to a poet who can't seem to write anymore (played by Javier Bardem). They live in a secluded house

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Husain Sumra Sep 20, 2017 • 3 min read
Wonder Woman: Modern Idealism Done Right
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Wonder Woman: Modern Idealism Done Right

A movie review

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Husain Sumra Aug 26, 2017 • 5 min read
Disney, Aulani And The Power Of Experiential Storytelling
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Disney, Aulani And The Power Of Experiential Storytelling

Let's talk about experiential storytelling

  • Husain Sumra
Husain Sumra Aug 26, 2017 • 8 min read
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