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6 Great Movies I Watched in July

Some of the best things I discovered this month

Kristen Lopez

07 Aug 2024 — 5 min read
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Harold Russell, First Disabled Oscar Winner, and The Best Years of Our Lives (Ticklish Business)

Harold Russell, First Disabled Oscar Winner, and The Best Years of Our Lives (Ticklish Business)

Author Alison Macor joins me to celebrate the 80th anniversary of this patriotic classic.

By Kristen Lopez 30 Apr 2026
Devil Wears Prada 2 Review: Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway Try to Save Journalism in Wacky, Unfocused Sequel

Devil Wears Prada 2 Review: Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway Try to Save Journalism in Wacky, Unfocused Sequel

The attempts to string the plot together runs out of steam quick, and no amount of cameos and Lady Gaga performance can save it.

By Kristen Lopez 29 Apr 2026
Hokum Review: Adam Scott Deals With Grief in a Haunted Hotel You'll Want to Check Into

Hokum Review: Adam Scott Deals With Grief in a Haunted Hotel You'll Want to Check Into

Director Damien Mc Carthy crafts a film long on atmosphere, though short on background

By Kristen Lopez 28 Apr 2026
Why MJ Is the Superior Michael Jackson Biopic

Why MJ Is the Superior Michael Jackson Biopic

Everything you didn't like about Michael, you'll find on stage in MJ

By Kristen Lopez 27 Apr 2026
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