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Thomas West

Thomas J. West III earned a PhD in film and screen studies from Syracuse University in 2018. His writing on film and TV has appeared at Screen Rant, Screenology, FanFare, Primetimer, Cinemania, and in a number of scholarly journals and edited collections. He co-hosts the Queens of the B's podcast and writes a regular newsletter, Omnivorous, on Substack. He is also an active member of GALECA, the Society of LGBTQ Entertainment Critics.

April 2, 2023  |  Entertainment

The 25 most dangerous femmes fatales in film noir

Film noir remains one of the most enduringly popular genres, and many of those from the classic Hollywood era are rightly regarded as classics. It’s easy to see why this would be the case, as noirs so often immerse the viewer (and the characters) in a dark and sinister world where nothing and no one is quite what they seem.

March 24, 2023  |  Entertainment

Getting historical: 25 memorable films set in the ancient world

From the very beginning, Hollywood has been fascinated with ancient cultures, repeatedly drawing from biblical stories and cultures of Greece and Rome for inspiration. Given how foundational these tales have been to Western civilization, it makes sense that the movie industry would want to tap into the audience’s awareness of them.

March 20, 2023  |  Entertainment

The 25 grittiest historical TV series

For quite some time, the historical drama has been one of the most lucrative and popular genres for various television networks. Many times, to accomplish this sense of immersion, a historical series will lean into the grittiness of the past. Take a look through the gallery below to see which historical TV series lean into the gritty aspect of their stories.