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fromVulture
1 month ago

Boys Go to Jupiter Is a Perfect August Movie

"Have a Grubby day!" is a frequent refrain in Julian Glander's Boys Go to Jupiter. It's the catchphrase for Grubster, a Grubhub-esque food-delivery service for which Billy works, reflecting his life's humiliations in the gig economy.
Film
fromVulture
1 month ago

Malin Akerman Wants You to Fear Margo's Wrath in Hunting Wives Season Two

Margo is the queen bee of suburban Maple Brook with a wide smile and cowboy boots that hide an array of secrets: an unstable childhood in a trailer park, an ascension to her businessman husband's side through sex work, and an array of extramarital relationships.
Television
Film
fromIndieWire
1 month ago

'Weapons' Review: Zach Cregger's Genre Epic Is a Wildly Satisfying Antidote to the Last 10 Years of Horror Movies About Grief and Trauma

Zach Cregger's "Weapons" navigates themes of grief and trauma through horror, reflecting suburban despair and a community's attempt at healing.
Film
fromKqed
1 month ago

Tragedy, Sorcery and Gore: 'Weapons' Is a Forboding Thriller

Weapons tells a tragic story about children and the ripple effects on families, exploring suburban life and hidden darkness.
Los Angeles
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

After losing too many bidding wars for a home in LA, I bought a 5-bedroom house in the suburbs. I quickly realized it was a mistake.

Moving to the suburbs from Los Angeles led to loneliness and a longing for connection, ultimately resulting in a return to the city.
Independent films
fromPitchfork
3 months ago

Friendship Review: A Life of Not-So-Quiet Desperation

Suburban life often strips adults of agency and happiness, reflecting a deeper existential struggle instead of solely contemporary issues.
Renovation
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago

We spent thousands renovating 3 different spaces in our home - and I regret our flooring choices in all of them

Home renovations can lead to regrets about design choices, particularly flooring.
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