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Eric Olson is a novelist, essayist, and journalist based in Seattle, Washington. You can learn more about him and his work at ericolsonwriting.com.

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Are the Politics of Jason Statham’s ‘Beekeeper’ Dangerous?

HONEY TRAP

What should we make of the “Deep State” politics in the new B-movie action thriller? Furthermore, what do we make of discussing the politics of a Jaston Statham movie at all?

Eric Olson | Published Jan 30, 2024

Joaquin Phoenix Is the Sad Boy Napoleon We Deserve

WAR AND PEACE

The actor’s entire filmography has been preparing him to play a lovesick, awkward narcissist in Ridley Scott’s “Napoleon.” In fact, it just may be perfect casting.

Eric Olson | Published Nov 23, 2023

The Biggest Problem With ‘Oppenheimer’: Everyone’s Too Sexy

BOMBSHELLS

Have you seen what these people looked like in real life?

Eric Olson | Published Jul 26, 2023

‘Renfield’ Proves Vampires Need an Image Consultant

THE FANGS COME OUT

Three decades after his turn in “Vampire’s Kiss,” Nicolas Cage is back doing the bonkers vampire thing—in a film that reveals that Hollywood has lost the bloodsucking plot.

Eric Olson | Published Apr 18, 2023

I Finally Popped My ‘Titanic’ Cherry After 25 Years

MAIDEN VOYAGE

For most of his life, one pop-culture enthusiast has managed to evade watching the most popular movie of all-time. Now, after catching an anniversary screening, he’s a changed man.

Eric Olson | Published Feb 27, 2023

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