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Hot Takes on Cinema is your tasting menu for film and TV shows. You get weekly opinionated pieces that help you decide what to watch and what to skip.

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You will get a review every Cinema Thursday. If I have the time to watch and write more than one piece per week, you will also receive one on Cinema Tuesday.

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This publication is designed to reduce decision fatigue. The tasting notes focus on tone, craft, and aftertaste, and conclude with a verdict. Occasional deeper pieces are included when something deserves more than a quick bite.

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