Articles by Michael Duffin
Sep. 28, 2018
Made in America has lost its charm for older crowd
It’s that time of the year again in the historic, beautiful streets of Philadelphia. The sun sets a little bit earlier, the leaves turn a…

Sep. 14, 2018
A comprehensive guide to seeing a movie in the city
Now that you’re all grown up and in college, your life is going to becoming a hectic, stressful, fun mess. Between parties you think you…
Aug. 24, 2018
‘Disenchantment’ shows the promise of Groening’s magic
Matt Groening, famed creator of “The Simpsons” and “Futurama,” is back with his new animated Netflix show “Disenchantment.” The first 10 episodes were released Aug.…

Aug. 24, 2018
Netflix’s controversial ‘Insatiable’ is messy but important
Satire isn’t easy. As Malcolm Gladwell discusses on “The Satire Paradox,” an episode of his podcast, “The Revisionist History,” some satirists like Stephen Colbert have…

Aug. 10, 2018
‘Crazy Rich Asians’ lives up to most of the hype
It’s been 25 years since Hollywood has produced a film that wasn’t a period piece that featured an entirely Asian cast. 25 years. That’s longer…

Jul. 27, 2018
Spike Lee takes on Trump-ism in “BlacKkKlansman”
In an era where white-supremacists can march “proudly” in Charlottesville and the president claims that there are “bad people on both sides,” a movie like…

Jul. 13, 2018
Have some movie manners
In the 20 years that I have been on this Earth, I have loved going to the movies. As a child, it was a monumental…

Jul. 13, 2018
Netflix’s ‘GLOW’ brings feminism and wrestling
They’re back ladies and gentlemen: The Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling! They’re taking names! They’re making moves! They’re taking the ring by storm! It’s GLOW! Netflix’s…

Jun. 29, 2018
Second season of ‘Queer Eye’ brings emotions and love
The Fab Five is back for a season show of the hit remake show “Queer Eye,” and with them they’re bringing even more food, fashion…

Jun. 8, 2018
An interview with Minneapolis band Bad Bad Hats
The Bad Bad Hats is an alternative pop-rock foursome with a unique sound and energy. It takes some influences from punk and indie sounds but…
