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Callie Petch

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Author: Callie Petch

Occasional Film Critic, Human Disaster, naïve progressive. (They/Them) Follow them on Letterboxd (@CalliePetch).

How Men in Black Subverted Blockbuster Tropes to Become Box Office Gold

Twenty-five years ago Barry Sonnenfeld’s workplace action-comedy broke the rules and launched an iconic franchise.

August 1, 2022August 1, 2022 Callie PetchLeave a comment

Saints Not Sinners

Ahead of the release of the Saints Row reboot, we reflect on the legacy of the controversial fourth game and why the claim that it ‘killed the series’ is not necessarily a criticism.

July 30, 2022August 1, 2022 Callie PetchLeave a comment

How the Dynamic Editing of Don’t Think Sets the Bar for Concert Films

On the brilliant synaesthesia of Adam Smith and The Chemical Brothers’ concert film.

July 22, 2022August 1, 2022 Callie PetchLeave a comment

beabadoobee – Beatopia

Beabadoobee’s sophomore album has many the same drawbacks as her debut, but succeeds greater on its particular terms.

July 16, 2022July 15, 2022 Callie PetchLeave a comment

US Box Office Report: 08/07/22 – 10/07/22

Thor brings the Love and Thunder, the Minions cannot be stopped, Marcel is doing swell, and Other Box Office News.

July 12, 2022July 30, 2022 Callie PetchLeave a comment

US Box Office Report: 24/06/22 – 26/06/22

The King sits atop his throne, Top Gun breaks the billion barrier, The Black Phone is answered, hearts flutter for Marcel the Shell with Shoes On, and Other Box Office News.

June 29, 2022July 30, 2022 Callie PetchLeave a comment

US Box Office Report: 17/06/22 – 19/06/22

Dinosaurs eat Disney, and Other Box Office News.

June 21, 2022July 22, 2022 Callie PetchLeave a comment

US Box Office Report: 10/06/22 – 12/06/22

People.  Really.  Fucking.  Love.  Dinosaurs.  And Other Box Office News.

June 15, 2022July 22, 2022 Callie PetchLeave a comment

The Beths on Pandemic Releasing, the Realities of Current Touring, and Their New Album: Expert in a Dying Field

The New Zealand power pop quartet discuss the belated reaction to their 2020 album, the chaos of pandemic touring, and the newly announced Expert in a Dying Field.

June 13, 2022June 13, 2022 Callie PetchLeave a comment

US Box Office Report: 03/06/22 – 05/06/22

Top Gun: Maverick goes higher further faster, Crimes of the Future are left unreported, it’s a Limited Release jamboree, and Other Box Office News.

June 7, 2022July 11, 2022 Callie PetchLeave a comment

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