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The Striking Connection Between Douglas Vermeeren and His Cousin Elvis Presley

When you hear the name Elvis Presley, you’re instantly transported to the golden age of rock and roll — a time when music, style, and swagger were being rewritten by a young man from Mississippi who would go on to become an enduring cultural icon. Less widely known, however, is that Douglas Vermeeren, a rising force in the film and television world often dubbed "cinema’s bad boy," is a near cousin to Elvis Presley.
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Hicktown isn’t just a film—it’s a confrontation

HICKTOWN follows Amber, a biracial woman trapped in a rundown, predominantly white town where abuse is currency and survival comes at a cost. Pimped out by her own family to help pay the bills, Amber’s quiet strength simmers beneath years of trauma—until a chance connection with a former athlete on probation offers a glimpse of freedom.
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The Sunday Rewatch: ‘Before Sunrise’

Some films capture lightning in a bottle — a moment so delicate and real that it feels almost impossible to recreate. Richard Linklater’s Before Sunrise (1995) is one of those films. It’s a quiet masterpiece about chance, connection, and the fleeting magic of meeting someone who feels like they’ve been waiting for you your whole life.