‘Waves’ Review: The Czech Republic’s Oscar Entry Is a Thrilling Affirmation of the Importance of Independent Journalism

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After Alexander Dubcek took leadership of Czechoslovakia in 1968, a fresh wave of energy swept through the country. As a statesman, he advocated for reforms that included expanding free speech, safeguarding press freedoms, and implementing economic programs focused on helping the working class, all while maintaining the nation’s communist structure. However, these reforms were met with disdain by the Soviet Union, who aimed to quash them using force. This military intervention, which involved sending troops from the government and its Warsaw Pact allies to end this time now known as the Prague Spring.

I Watched Lindsay Lohan’s Our Little Secret, And I Need To Talk About Why It’s Definitely Netflix’s Best Holiday Movie Of 2024

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Though Hallmark churns out more Christmas movies annually than Netflix, the streaming giant didn’t skimp on star power this holiday season. Actors like Lacey Chabert, Christina Milian, and Chad Michael Murray made their way to Netflix, with Murray even showing off his abs in “The Merry Gentlemen.” As a devoted Christmas movie enthusiast, I watched them all, but Lindsay Lohan’s newest holiday production, “Our Little Secret,” was the standout for me, securing the title of Netflix’s best holiday movie of 2024 — in my humble opinion.