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In addition to the podcast, we've got you covered with some great articles. Here you'll find reviews of movies, TV shows, albums and more. Many of the articles are written by Alex (English Major lol) and Josh, but we also love to promote the voices of others. Need a new go-to blog, LOOK NO FURTHER!

We are always looking for guest writers! If you are interested in working with us, shoot us a DM on Instagram or Twitter (@wtrpod)

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Mar 19
4 min

Zack Snyder's JUSTICE LEAGUE Is Real... And It's Amazing

First and foremost, Zack Snyder initially stepped away from Justice League due to an unthinkable family tragedy, and if you enjoyed this...

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WTR Podcast

Feb 6
3 min

Sundance 2021 - One for the Road Review

Produced by Wong Kar-wai and directed by Baz Poonpiriya, One For The Road is a buddy road trip film with two great leads, a sleek style,...

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Josh Lempert

Jan 29
3 min

Sundance 2021 - CODA Review

With CODA, Sîan Heder’s sophomore effort is a wonderfully made film about family and what it means to be there for the ones you love....

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ONE NIGHT IN MIAMI... Takes An Introspective Look at The Life of Legends

Alex Papaioannou

Jan 11
4 min

ONE NIGHT IN MIAMI... Takes An Introspective Look at The Life of Legends

History is a concept that obviously spans the entirety of existence. Any moment, no matter how small or large, can be considered...

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SOUL Is A Film That Deeply Appreciates Life and Loving It

Alex Papaioannou

Dec 25, 2020
5 min

SOUL Is A Film That Deeply Appreciates Life and Loving It

I was sold on Soul from the moment it was announced. A Pixar film starring Jamie Foxx, revolving around music, contemplating the meaning...

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PROMISING YOUNG WOMAN: The Masterpiece 2020 Needs

Josh Lempert

Dec 14, 2020
4 min

PROMISING YOUNG WOMAN: The Masterpiece 2020 Needs

It’s 2020. You and just about everyone you know has had a terrible year and anybody who’s paying attention is probably pretty angry about...

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THE LAST OF US PART II Won Game of the Year And Deservedly So

Alex Papaioannou

Dec 13, 2020
6 min

THE LAST OF US PART II Won Game of the Year And Deservedly So

Coming fresh off of its Game of the Year win at the 2020 Game Awards, I was able to complete The Last of Us Part II spoiler free and...

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TENET: Bringing Home the Best Action Movie of the Year

Josh Lempert

Dec 11, 2020
4 min

TENET: Bringing Home the Best Action Movie of the Year

When you bring up a film by someone like Christopher Nolan, there tends to be two camps: those who think Nolan is a skilled filmmaker,...

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4K Lord of the Rings Rewatch: The Impactful Return of the King Still Stands Strong

Alex Papaioannou

Dec 6, 2020
4 min

4K Lord of the Rings Rewatch: The Impactful Return of the King Still Stands Strong

And thus, every adventure has to have its end. There’s good and bad endings, happy and sad, painful and hopeful. But this one here?...

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4K BLADE Shows How Far Superhero Films Have Come

Alex Papaioannou

Dec 6, 2020
3 min

4K BLADE Shows How Far Superhero Films Have Come

2020 will be the first year that Marvel Studios hasn’t released a film or television season/series since the inception of the Marvel...

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4K Lord of the Rings Rewatch: The Tragedy of The Two Towers

Alex Papaioannou

Dec 5, 2020
4 min

4K Lord of the Rings Rewatch: The Tragedy of The Two Towers

As the Fellowship continues on their journey, the epic WTR rewatch goes on, and so does the writing. The best part about an annual...

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4K Lord of the Rings Rewatch: The Fundamentals of The Fellowship of the Ring

Alex Papaioannou

Dec 4, 2020
4 min

4K Lord of the Rings Rewatch: The Fundamentals of The Fellowship of the Ring

The time has arrived to discuss one of the absolute crowning achievements in the history of film.

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SOUND OF METAL: A Performance Driven Study on Coping

Josh Lempert

Dec 3, 2020
2 min

SOUND OF METAL: A Performance Driven Study on Coping

What does it mean to lose something? Will it ever come back? Will your life change forever? Who will you be afterwards? The answers to...

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MEMORIES OF MURDER: A Poetic Film on Crime, Loss, And Failure

Alex Papaioannou

Oct 23, 2020
3 min

MEMORIES OF MURDER: A Poetic Film on Crime, Loss, And Failure

It seems like an actual lifetime ago that Parasite took over the world and won four Oscars, including Best Picture and Best Director....

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BORAT SUBSEQUENT MOVIEFILM: A Very Nice Sequel

Josh Lempert

Oct 21, 2020
3 min

BORAT SUBSEQUENT MOVIEFILM: A Very Nice Sequel

Fourteen years ago, Sacha Baron Cohen changed the world when he introduced the world to Borat Sagdiyev, the crass Kazakhstani reporter...

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SHITHOUSE Is The Most Realistic College Film In Years; Possibly Ever

Alex Papaioannou

Oct 18, 2020
4 min

SHITHOUSE Is The Most Realistic College Film In Years; Possibly Ever

SHITHOUSE shows there's more to college than parties and drugs. It's a moving film about a unique, yet worldly experience.

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THE TRIAL OF THE CHICAGO 7 Is A Riveting and Timely Courtroom Drama

Alex Papaioannou

Oct 16, 2020
4 min

THE TRIAL OF THE CHICAGO 7 Is A Riveting and Timely Courtroom Drama

The Trial of the Chicago 7 brings Sorkin's writing into the courtroom once again for a film based off the 1968 trial of the same name.

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THE WOLF OF SNOW HOLLOW Brings Humanity To A Paranormal Crime

Alex Papaioannou

Oct 9, 2020
3 min

THE WOLF OF SNOW HOLLOW Brings Humanity To A Paranormal Crime

The Halloween vibes are officially in full effect.

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5 Horror Movies To Distract From the Pain.

Oliver Pezzano

Oct 6, 2020
5 min

5 Horror Movies To Distract From the Pain.

It’s October again which can only mean one thing...you’re probably feeling a sense of dread-soaked nostalgia that’s leading you to feel...

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POSSESSOR Is A Visceral Commentary On Control

Alex Papaioannou

Sep 28, 2020
3 min

POSSESSOR Is A Visceral Commentary On Control

Humans always feel the need to be in control. It’s this drive for control that propelled technology so far, and now it seems to have gone...

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WHERE'S THE REMOTE?

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The Writing

In addition to the podcast, we've got you covered with some great articles. Here you'll find reviews of movies, TV shows, albums and more. Many of the articles are written by Alex (English Major lol) and Josh, but we also love to promote the voices of others. Need a new go-to blog, LOOK NO FURTHER!

We are always looking for guest writers! If you are interested in working with us, shoot us a DM on Instagram or Twitter (@wtrpod)

Zack Snyder's JUSTICE LEAGUE Is Real... And It's Amazing

Sundance 2021 - One for the Road Review

Sundance 2021 - CODA Review

ONE NIGHT IN MIAMI... Takes An Introspective Look at The Life of Legends

SOUL Is A Film That Deeply Appreciates Life and Loving It

PROMISING YOUNG WOMAN: The Masterpiece 2020 Needs

THE LAST OF US PART II Won Game of the Year And Deservedly So

TENET: Bringing Home the Best Action Movie of the Year

4K Lord of the Rings Rewatch: The Impactful Return of the King Still Stands Strong

4K BLADE Shows How Far Superhero Films Have Come

4K Lord of the Rings Rewatch: The Tragedy of The Two Towers

4K Lord of the Rings Rewatch: The Fundamentals of The Fellowship of the Ring

SOUND OF METAL: A Performance Driven Study on Coping

MEMORIES OF MURDER: A Poetic Film on Crime, Loss, And Failure

BORAT SUBSEQUENT MOVIEFILM: A Very Nice Sequel

SHITHOUSE Is The Most Realistic College Film In Years; Possibly Ever

THE TRIAL OF THE CHICAGO 7 Is A Riveting and Timely Courtroom Drama

THE WOLF OF SNOW HOLLOW Brings Humanity To A Paranormal Crime

5 Horror Movies To Distract From the Pain.

POSSESSOR Is A Visceral Commentary On Control

CONTACT US

The Writing

In addition to the podcast, we've got you covered with some great articles. Here you'll find reviews of movies, TV shows, albums and more. Many of the articles are written by Alex (English Major lol) and Josh, but we also love to promote the voices of others. Need a new go-to blog, LOOK NO FURTHER!

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We are always looking for guest writers! If you are interested in working with us, shoot us a DM on Instagram or Twitter (@wtrpod)

CONTACT US