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Born and raised in North-West England but now based in the US, Gregory Wakeman has written extensively on film, television, and soccer, all while defiantly trying to keep his accent.

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What Teen Movies Still Get Wrong About Sex and Consent

COMING OF AGE

Author Michelle Meek discusses her new book “Consent Culture and Teen Films,” and warns us that “we’re still at the stage where rape culture and consent culture are co-existing.”

Gregory James Wakeman | Published Jun 10, 2023

How Truthful Do Biopics Really Need to Be?

‘BASED ON A TRUE STORY’

From “Elvis” to “I Wanna Dance With Somebody,” it’s been a big year for movies based on real-life icons. But as biopics become more common, the legal issues get murkier.

Gregory James Wakeman | Published Dec 21, 2022

‘Rush Hour 3’: The Worst Movie With the Best Bloopers Ever

GUILTIEST PLEASURE

The Chris Chan and Chris Tucker movie is so bad, its Roman Polanski cameo isn’t even the worst part. But 15 years later, its blooper reel is undeniable.

Gregory James Wakeman | Published Aug 17, 2022

Has Tom Hanks Given His Last F*ck?

NEVER KNOW WHAT YOU’RE GONNA GET

In “Elvis,” Hollywood’s everyman plays a ghoulish villain. But it’s not the first wacky role Hanks has chosen in recent years—and it won’t be the last.

Gregory James Wakeman | Published Jul 02, 2022

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