Critical Hits & Misses #323

• Uproxx reviews the first four episodes of Hulu's new Marvel adaptation, Runaways. It's spoiler-free, so don't worry if you read it before you get to see the series.


• She's not wrong: Natalie Portman points out that Hollywood's rampant sexual harassment problem stems from the fact that there aren't many women working on sets and especially in suits at the higher levels of the industry. Yup. 

For today's musical hit, we have Theophilus London and "Why Even Try"

Today's critical rolls: Are you excited about Runaways? Or maybe there's another original series out of the streaming services--Hulu, Amazon, Netflix--that you're excited about instead? Let us know!

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Critical Hits & Misses #311

• The shit is just not stopping. Goddamn, Hollywood, you have a lot of roaches that are scattering with all these lights turning on. Sigh. Here goes: filmmaker Brett Ratner has been--you got it--accused of sexual harassment by six actresses. 


• Disney throws its considerable weight around just because it can, this time in the form of setting down a bunch of unusual and not-great conditions for theaters to show Star Wars: The Last Jedi. Way to go Darth Vader on an already-struggling industry, Disney. Sheesh. 

For today's musical hit, have some N.E.R.D. and Rihanna, with "Lemon"

Today's critical rolls: Happy Hump Day and All Soul's Day! Halloween is over and we're zooming right along towards the busiest shopping season! Are you a Black Friday shopper? Will you be scoping out the deals (assuming your country does Black Friday at all), or do you prefer to craft gifts perhaps?  

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Critical Hits & Misses #308

These kids are the freaking best

• In case you were hiding out because the world is awful, recent allegations have really blown the top off the major problems that Hollywood has with sexism and sexual harassment. Barely had Hollywood begun to process the mess that was Harvey Weinstein, when a bunch of women came out with allegations against director James Tobak. Get your shit together, Hollywood.


• It is here! Get ready to revisit the Upside Down, because Stranger Things 2 is live! The Recode blog gets you in the mood with a look at the first season and what we might expect from the second (no spoilers for season 2).

For today's musical hit, I'm not sure I'm ready for Taylor Swift in all her mostly naked cyborg glory in her newest video, "...Ready For It?"

Today's critical rolls: TGIF! What's on the agenda this weekend? It's the weekend for Halloween parties, are you heading to one? If not, what's going on?

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Critical Hits & Misses #306

• Matt Damon says that he always knew Harvey Weinstein was an asshole, but that he never saw any of the predation Weinstein has been accused of by 40+ women in Hollywood. It's worth noting that Damon did not deny the possibility of it; he apologized for not noticing it was happening. 


• Esquire has a list of the 18 best movies to check out at the theater this November. After an awful summer, looks like movies are getting better in quality this year. 

For today's musical hit, have the ever wonderful Lindsey Stirling and "Brave Enough"

Today's critical rolls: In honor of one of my favorite people on the planet (Lindsey Stirling) wrecking face on Dancing with the Stars this season (rooting for you all the way, Lindsey!), do you enjoy dancing? If so, what's your favorite kind of dance? If you can't/don't dance, what would you learn if you could?

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