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Colin Wessman

October, 2021
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About Colin Wessman

Colin Wessman is a Philadelphia-based writer who's trying his hand at freelancing for Collider. He spent several years writing for a video game/education company and even more years writing for the pop culture blog Mildly Pleased. Also, he somehow starred in the 2020 indie horror-comedy Stakeout despite barely being an actor. email: ctwessman@gmail.com

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The Ultimate Rom-Com for People Who Hate Rom-Coms Is Now Streaming on Paramount+

Even five decades later, the cult classic is just as charming.

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Without 'Dune,' We Wouldn't Have David Lynch's Masterpieces

No matter how you feel about David Lynch’s 'Dune', it paved the way for 'Blue Velvet' and all of his later films.

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How 'No Way Out' Established Sidney Poitier as a Groundbreaking Leading Man

'No Way Out' gave Poitier his big break while also setting the tone for the rest of his career.

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The 9 Best Movies Set On Trains, From 'Snowpiercer' to 'Strangers on a Train'

All aboard! To celebrate the release of 'Bullet Train', it’s time to take a ride on cinema’s great train journeys.

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Why "Finding Frances" Is the Bridge Between 'Nathan for You' and 'The Rehearsal'

With the first season of 'The Rehearsal' wrapped, it's a good time to revisit the transcendent finale of Nathan Fielder's previous show.

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In a Decade of Great TV Comedy, ‘The Larry Sanders Show’ Has Been the Most Influential

Hey now! The series celebrates its 30th anniversary while its legacy just seems to keep growing.

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The 8 Best 'Key & Peele' Sketches That Foreshadow Jordan Peele's Horror Career

The 'Nope' director's horror films will forever be tethered to his comedy roots.

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Why 'The Magnificent Ambersons' Is on Par With 'Citizen Kane' Despite Its Squandered Potential

Orson Welles' heavily re-cut (but nonetheless brilliant) sophomore film celebrates its 80th anniversary this month.

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How 'Barry' Season 3 Tears Down the Quirky Hitman Archetype

The latest season broke from previous movie and TV hitmen by zeroing in on the character's destructive qualities.

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How ‘Mystery Train’ Dissects Elvis Presley’s Legacy While Barely Showing Him Onscreen

Though far from an Elvis biopic, 'Mystery Train' remains one of the most insightful and haunting films about the King of Rock and Roll.

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James Hong: The Prolific Character Actor Who Is Game for Anything

An actor so prolific that he seemed to be everywhere all at once even before he was in ‘Everything Everywhere All At Once.'

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Fly Me to the Moon: The Evolution of Going to the Moon in Movies

Though we conquered the moon decades ago, a cinematic lunar landing can still be the ultimate trip.

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Why Elaine May’s Influence On Comedy Transcends Her Movie Credits

The honorary Oscar given to Elaine May this year speaks to her succinct but essential output as a director.

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9 Best John Turturro Movie Performances: 'Do The Right Thing' to 'The Big Lebowski'

A man of many characters, looks, and outlandish accents.

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40 Years Later, How 'Diner' Established the Modern Hangout Movie

With Barry Levinson's debut seeing its 40th anniversary, it still makes a good case that plot is overrated.

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How the Synthesizer Changed the Way We Listen to Movies

From 'A Clockwork Orange' to 'The Social Network,' the synthesizer has propelled us into the future of film scores.

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5 Movie Genres That Defined an Era ... and Then Died Out

Do you like movies about gladiators?

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How Betty White Rejuvenated the Already Great ‘Mary Tyler Moore Show’

As joyous as it is to look back on White's work, it's also a sad reminder that we lost a true legend.

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8 Directors Who Were a Surprisingly Great Match for the Musical

Steven Spielberg's 'West Side Story' is the latest example that you don't need a background in musicals to direct a great one.

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Now That The Beatles' 'Get Back' Is Out, Why Can't We See 'Let It Be'?

The 1970 documentary that 'Get Back' expands on hasn't been properly released since the early '80s. Is that about to change?