Violent Night (2022)—Better Behave this Christmas!
Have you been naughty this Christmas? Better watch out, because Santa’s coming for you! In all seriousness, despite what some may say,...
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Michael Li
- Nov 29, 2022
- 4 min
A Look Back at The Mummy (1999-2008) Franchise
In 1932, Universal distributed one of their biggest monster movie hits: The Mummy. Later during the 1980s, the idea to reinvent the...
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Noah Kloss
- Aug 31, 2022
- 3 min
Predators (2010): 99.9% Fan Service
Fans have never shied away from wanting more Predator movies, especially since the Predator crossed over with the Alien franchise with...
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Noah Kloss
- Aug 21, 2022
- 3 min
Prey (2022): How to Reinvigorate a Classic Franchise
With 1987’s Predator, an action franchise similar to The Terminator was born, making way for one of cinema’s most iconic villains. As the...
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Noah Kloss
- Aug 8, 2022
- 3 min
The Gray Man (2022): A Confusing but Extremely Fun Action Flick
Joe and Anthony Russo have become household names over the last decade with their directing talents being put to good use with MCU films...
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Michael Li
- Aug 7, 2022
- 4 min
Bullet Train (2022)—A Stylish, Chaotic and Kawaii Ride Through Japan
David Leitch has had a career in the action genre since his acting debut in 2001. Since then, he has been in and directed a variety of...
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Noah Kloss
- Aug 3, 2022
- 4 min
Terminator: Dark Fate (2019) - Too Little Too Late
In 1984, James Cameron brought to life what is now one of science fiction’s most iconic characters: The Terminator. As The Terminator’s...
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Michael Li
- Jul 12, 2022
- 4 min
Pirates of the Caribbean (2003)—A Disney Attraction turned Successful Film
Who doesn’t love a good pirate movie? Now I don’t mean pirated movies, but pirate movies. The swashbuckling, rum-drinking and gold-loving...
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Noah Kloss
- Jun 20, 2022
- 3 min
Mission Impossible - Fallout (2018): How to Perfectly Build Dread and Suspense
The Mission Impossible franchise is one of the quintessential action franchises and a lot like Tom Cruise is refusing to show its age....
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Noah Kloss
- May 31, 2022
- 3 min
Top Gun Maverick (2022): The Need For Speed Returns
Top Gun is considered by many to be a staple of the 1980s action era, bringing cheesy 80s feels and thrilling action. Studios considered...
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Owen Gonzalez
- Apr 21, 2022
- 3 min
Face/Off (1997): The Most Absurd Thriller Ever
Ah, Nicolas Cage. Where can he go wrong? Back in the 1990s, Cage was unstoppable and seen as a serious actor with films like Leaving Las...
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Noah Kloss
- Apr 19, 2022
- 3 min
Rise of the Planet of the Apes (2011): A Reinvention of a Classic Franchise
The Planet of the Apes franchise was a worldwide success back in 1968, being revolutionary in storytelling, makeup, and visual effects....
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Michael Li
- Apr 14, 2022
- 4 min
Resident Evil: Vendetta (2017)—The Most Insulting Resident Evil Movie
Well, well, well, if it isn’t my good old friend, the Resident Evil franchise. While yes, I’ve been very harsh on the live action...
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Owen Gonzalez
- Apr 13, 2022
- 3 min
Reservoir Dogs (1992): Crime-Gone-Wrong Done So Right!
One of the most well known and controversial directors in Hollywood is Quentin Tarantino. This award darling has made some of the most...
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Michael Li
- Apr 10, 2022
- 3 min
The Lost City (2022)—A Fun, Romantic Adventure-Comedy
Romantic comedies are usually not my type of movie, as they are often boring and formulaic. However, I could also say the same for most...
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Noah Kloss
- Mar 15, 2022
- 3 min
Free Guy (2021): An Ode to Internet Culture
There are so many knock-off films, remakes/reboots, sequels, and spin offs in the Hollywood machine that we forget about some of the more...
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Noah Kloss
- Mar 7, 2022
- 4 min
Uncharted (2022): What You See is What You Get
Video game adaptations have been hit or miss throughout the years of cinema, with atrocities like the film Super Mario Bros and Street...
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Noah Kloss
- Feb 21, 2022
- 4 min
American Ultra (2015): A Funny Subversion of Spy Thrillers
In an industry chalked full of super serious spy movies with world ending stakes, I could not help but be intrigued with the spy action...
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Michael Li
- Jan 26, 2022
- 3 min
Stardust (2007)—A Underrated Fairy Tale Adventure Film
Before he was The Devil of Hell’s Kitchen in Netflix’s Daredevil, Charlie Cox explored the world filled with magic, mysteries,...
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Noah Kloss
- Jan 23, 2022
- 4 min
Kingsman: The Secret Service (2014): A Love Letter to Classic James Bond
When it comes to spy movies, there are none more legendary than James Bond. With that legend, comes those that parody and satire its...
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