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Marley James
ARTICLES BY MARLEY JAMES
19 total
Why Every Movie Feels Like It’s Setting Up Something Else
It’s getting harder to watch a movie that just… ends. Not because the story is unfinished, but because it’s clearly not supposed to be.
By Marley James
Why Shared Universes Are Expanding Beyond Superheroes
For a while, the "shared universe" was basically just a Marvel thing. It worked there because it made sense.
By Marley James
5 Restaurants From TV & Film To Add To Your Vacation Plans!
One of my favorite ways movies and TV sneak into real life is through restaurants, the kind of places that instantly feel familiar even if you’ve never been there.
By Marley James
5 Pairs of TV Shows You Didn’t Realize Had The Same Showrunner!
When people talk about television, they usually focus on actors, characters, or networks. But behind the scenes, the real creative voice of a series is often the showrunner.
By Marley James
Why 'The Drama' Might Surprise You!
The Drama is the kind of movie that’s a little hard to pin down but easy to stay locked into. It’s not doing anything huge on the surface. It’s pretty contained, pretty grounded.
By Marley James
Why The Oscars Moving To YouTube Is Such a Big Deal
Recently, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences announced that, in 2029, the prestigious ceremony would be moving from its home since 2002,…
By Marley James
The Rise of "Vibe Movies" And Why Plot Matters Less Than It Used To
There’s been a quiet shift in how people talk about movies. Not "what happens" but how it feels... You see it all over TikTok, Reels, and Shorts.
By Marley James
We Need To Talk About Sound Design...
Listen up (literally), because it's time to have a serious discussion about Sound Design. Every Awards Season, voters kind of tell on themselves with the same pattern: the loudest movie wins.
By Marley James
Why 'No Other Choice' Was The Biggest Snub of The 2026 Oscars!
There’s a version of the Oscars where Park Chan-wook is a regular presence. A version where one of the most acclaimed filmmakers of the past two decades has at least one nomination to his name.
By Marley James
7 Movie Scores You Hear Everywhere Online (And Where They’re From)!
If you spend enough time scrolling TikTok, IG Reels, or YouTube edits, certain pieces of movie music start to feel strangely familiar.
By Marley James
10 Video Game Movies & TV Shows In The Works We're Excited For!
Video game adaptations are everywhere right now, not just in theaters but on streaming, and the 2026–2027 slate is shaping up to be one of the most packed seasons yet!
By Marley James
7 New & Returning Apple TV Originals To Get Stoked For This Spring!
If you’ve been wondering what’s actually coming to Apple TV in the next couple months, you’ve got more than a few reasons to crack open your watchlist.
By Marley James