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Author Details

Lee LaMarche is a writer based in Bentonville, Arkansas.  A graduate of Wheaton College in Norton, MA, Lee has been writing in all different forms for decades. 

Industry Focus

Lee has been writing short-term features on Movieweb for over a year.  He has also written short fiction and widely read guides to dementia care.

Favorite Media

Lee has a soft spot for British comedies.  He loves Monty Python, Mitchell & Webb, and cannot get enough of Taskmaster.  He was raised on Muppets and 80s cartoons like the show M.A.S.K., which people don't seem to remember.

Latest Articles

Tina Fey, Ricky Gervais, and Jerrod Carmichael hosting the Golden Globes in an edited image 1
Why Nobody Wants to Host the Golden Globes Anymore

The Golden Globes have been falling out of favor with audiences and celebs. But this year has already been particularly embarrassing.

Sofia Boutella as Kora wearing a tan cloak holding a weapon with various characters behind her in Rebel Moon 1
9 Things You Missed in Rebel Moon

Zack Snyder took plenty of inspiration from other films in his latest outing, Rebel Moon. Let's look at every hidden detail.

Chris Evans as Captain America and Sebastian Stan as Bucky Barnes in Captain America: The Winter Soldier 1
MCU
How Marvel Can Benefit From More Genre Movies Like Winter Soldier

MCU movies are better when they don't think about superheroes first. The studio needs to get back to basics.

How your streaming algorithms are keeping you from great content 1
How Your Streaming Algorithms Are Keeping You From Great Content

You're not seeing all the content you could. In fact, you need to search deep to find something very different. But what's causing this to happen?

Chris Pratt, Karen Gillan, and Dave Bautista, as Peter, Nebula, and Drax, in Guardians of the Galaxy 1
MCU
The Guardians of the Galaxy Trilogy May Be Over, But Another Group Could Replace the Team

Motley groups of heroes are always fun, but the newest MCU group could rival them all if they do it right.

Keanu Reeves as John Wick holding a shotgun, Bob Odenkirk as Hutch burning a wad of cash, and Charlie Weber as Peter, Madison Bailey as Sophia, and Jon Voight as Byrne in The Painter 1
Have We Had Enough Retired Assassin Movies?

The retired assassin trope continues to find success at the box office, but are audiences growing tired of the overused idea?

Andre Braugher as Raymond Holt in his police uniform in Brooklyn Nine-Nine 1
Andre Braugher Perfected the Art of Being Seriously Funny

Andre Braugher may have been known for his dramatic roles, but his comedy performances were undoubtedly his best.

The NeverEnding Story characters, including Noah Hathaway as Atreyu and Tami Stronach as The Childlike Empress 1
Why Haven’t They Remade The NeverEnding Story?

It seems like classic films are being remade every day. So why hasn't anyone touched The NeverEnding Story?

Cillian Murphy as Oppenheimer walking with a hat covering half of his face as the press take photos in Oppenheimer 1
Will Oppenheimer’s Japanese Release Be Controversial?

The blockbuster hit, Oppenheimer, made huge waves this summer in the US, but will its content have the same impact overseas?

Barry Keoghan as Oliver Quick in Saltburn and Eva Green as Isabella and Louis Garrel as Theo in The Dreamers 1
Saltburn Owes Its Existence to 2003's The Dreamers

Saltburn, the new Barry Keoghan movie, is sexy and dangerous. But if you want more, you need to see its delicious predecessor, The Dreamers.

Various iterations of Godzilla, with the MonsterVerse version and original version towering over cities 1
Why We Can’t Get Enough Godzilla

The giant kaiju/titan has been around since 1954 and shows no signs of stopping. Here's why Godzilla is so popular.

Muppet characters dressed in winter clothes smiling in The Muppet Christmas Carol 1
The Muppet Christmas Carol Is Still the Best Adaptation of the Charles Dickens Novel

The Muppet Christmas Carol was released over 30 years ago, yet it still features some of the best performances in a Charles Dickens adaptation.

National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation cast, including Chevy Chase as Clark Griswold, Beverly D'Angelo as Ellen Griswold, Juliette Lewis as Audrey Griswold, and Johnny Galecki as Rusty Griswold 1
National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation Is the Best Version of Clark's Nightmare Theory

Clark has been stuck in a continual and varied version of his own hell in the Vacation movies. Thank god they have Christmas to make it better.

South Park characters, including Cartman, Kyle, Kenny, and Stan with their Panderverse counterparts. 1
South Park Is Still Misunderstood, and Here's Why

Everyone seems to have an opinion about South Park. But the Panderverse proves that many fans don't get the point.

The Muppets 1
The Muppets: Which Projects We Need Them to Do Next

Following the cancelation of Muppets Mayhem on Disney+, it may be time to find The Muppets a new movie or show, and here are some possible ideas.

The cast of Family Switch, including Jennifer Garner as Jess, Ed Helms as Bill, Emma Myers as CC, and Brady Noon as Wyatt in an edited image. 1
Netflix Should Have Avoided a Familiar Plot Device in Their Latest Comedy

Family Switch is taking a well-worn idea and squeezing it dry. But Netflix seems to think there's still life in it. Is this a mistake?

Max Burkholder as John Bennett and Seth MacFarlane as Ted sitting in class with textbooks in front of them in Ted. 1
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Seth MacFarlane Loves Milking Nostalgia, and the Ted Series Proves It

Seth MacFarlane is known for his gaggle of projects and stupid humor. But can the writer/director keep using his specific brand with the Ted series?

Nai Nai and Billi in The Farewell 1
How Awkwafina's Breakout Performance Made History at the Golden Globes

Although known primarily for her comedy, the actress did get a bit of a breakout role in a 2019. It's time for more people to see it.

Asha from Disney's Wish, voiced by Ariana DeBose, wearing a dangling earring with her hair braided and falling to the side, with several princesses and other Disney characters behind her, such as Moana, Jasmine, and Rapunzel.  1
Disney's Wish Has a Major Problem

Wish is just another example of Disney princess fatigue. But what does that mean, and how does Wish perpetuate the continuing stereotype?

The cast of Wingwomen, including Melanie Laurent as Carole, Edele Exarchopolous as Alex, and Manon Bresch as Sam, sitting and standing near a red convertible, with Alex holding a large assault rifle. 1
Netflix Released a Female-Led Heist Movie, But What Is It?

This French movie follows two women on the run who must work together to steal their freedom. It is action and drama screaming for your attention.

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