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Does The Evacuation of Hoth In 'The Empire Strikes Back' Make Any Sense? A Way Too Thorough Investigation

This reader question comes from Academy Award nominated screenwriter Michael Weber, who has co-written (along with Scott Neustadter, who, as far as I know, has never heard of this newsletter) The Disaster Artist, (500) Days of Summer, and The Spectacular Now. (I did ask him if he wanted to be

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The Mandalorian's Mustache and Who Still Needs A Biopic: Let’s Answer Some Electronic Mail Questions

Well, another week. We did it. Or, perhaps, we did not do it. Who's to say? Though, I do want to take the time to thank everyone, again, who reads this newsletter. As I've said, I like doing it, but it is time consuming. I try

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'SNL' Hosts And Movie Theater Candy, Let’s Answer Electronic Mail Questions

The Hard Pass turned three months old this week. It's weird, I've actually been enjoying the experience of newsletter writing so much more than I thought I would, I'm kind of kicking myself for not starting earlier. On the other hand, things have a

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Is IMAX Worth It? Let’s Answer An Electronic Mail Question

Thank you again for reading The Hard Pass. Last week I offered two items to new yearly subscribing members. One was a Criterion Blu-ray of Barry Lyndon. That has been claimed. The other was a Furbacca. [Update: the Furbacca has been claimed.] Now, you may be surprised to learn, not

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Bruce Springsteen And Movie Night: Let’s Answer Some Electronic Mail Questions

Thank you, once again, for being a reader of The Hard Pass. This newsletter launched two months ago and things have been encouraging enough that I am floating around the idea of getting a logo made. If you are someone who does such a thing please let me know at

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How To Run A Movie Studio And Karaoke: Electronic Mail Questions

Thank you for your continued support of The Hard Pass. In a perfect world I would write this newsletter free for everyone. The day I am independently wealthy I will vow to do this. (Or try to go to Mars, it’s one or the other, who’s to say?

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Preconceived Notions About Movies And Movie Reviews: Let’s Answer Some Electronic Mail Questions

Before we answer some electronic mail from readers (and if YOU want to submit a question, please do at mikethehardpass@gmail.com) a couple of notes. First, I was born in St. Louis,* so of course I had to speak to Jason Bateman, Linda Cardellini and David Harbour about DTF

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Film Festivals and ‘Melania’: Let’s Answer Some Electronic Mail Questions

Jumping off the advice I have received to start weekly features that publish on the same day each week, I’ve decided to make “Let’s answer some electronic mail questions“ a Friday thing. If you would like to ask a question, about almost anything, please email me at mikethehardpass@