Malignant (2021)—Are you sure this was not directed by M. Night Shyamalan?
Before his box office hit Aquaman (2018), Director James Wan was best known for his work in the horror genre, directing great films such...
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Noah Kloss
- Sep 28, 2021
- 3 min
John Wick (2014): The Keanusance Begins!
Let’s face it, we all love Keanu Reeves! He is supposedly one of the nicest people in Hollywood today, and he blew us away with films...
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Michael Li
- Sep 27, 2021
- 6 min
The Animatrix (2003)—A Matrix film better than the Sequels?
In 1999, The Matrix was released to theaters around the world to much critical appraise and left such an impression in pop culture that...
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Michael Li
- Sep 24, 2021
- 3 min
This Film Predicted COVID-19 back in 2006?
Welcome to a little segment I like to call Bad Film Friday, or BFF for short. Why BFF? Because you and I are BFF’s. Today, let’s talk...
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Noah Kloss
- Sep 23, 2021
- 2 min
Venom (2018): A Wannabe Riggs and Murtaugh
In celebration of the release of Venom: Let There Be Carnage (2021), it’s about time to take a look back at the origin story about the...
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Noah Kloss
- Sep 22, 2021
- 3 min
The Suicide Squad (2021): 2 hours of Beautiful Weirdness
When it comes to The Suicide Squad (2021), it is easy to become skeptical about whether or not it’ll be good. That’s understandable since...
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Michael Li
- Sep 20, 2021
- 3 min
Spider-Man 3 (2007)—An Unsatisfying End to a Satisfying Trilogy
Ah, Sam Raimi’s Spider-Man trilogy, who could forget the godfather trilogy of superhero films? The first one was one of the first films...
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Noah Kloss
- Sep 16, 2021
- 3 min
Michael Clayton (2007): A Criminally Underrated Thriller
Michael Clayton (2007) is a crime thriller following titular character Michael Clayton (portrayed by George Clooney) as he tries to clean...
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Michael Li
- Sep 15, 2021
- 3 min
Shang Chi (2021)—Cultural Representation Done Right
After 2018’s Black Panther stormed the box office and the world with its strong cast and accurate cultural representation, many fans,...
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Noah Kloss
- Sep 13, 2021
- 2 min
Dredd (2012): The Remake We Deserved, but Didn’t See
Dredd is an action thriller that delivers a faithful adaptation of the comics it is based off of. Dredd follows the crimes that happen in...
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Michael Li
- Sep 13, 2021
- 3 min
Black Widow (2021)—A Decent Send Off or Typical Summer Blockbuster?
Scarlett Johansson’s run as Russian superspy Black Widow comes to an end in her solo movie in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). For...
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Michael Li
- Aug 15, 2021
- 2 min
Army of the Dead (2021)—One of Zack Snyder's best films
Director Zack Snyder’s return to the zombie genre comes in full swing in this epic two and a half hour long Netflix movie. The film...
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Michael Li
- Jun 14, 2021
- 2 min
Her (2013)—A Dive into Relationships, Love, and Growth
One of the most interesting films I’ve come across is Her (2013), a romantic drama set in the future starring Joaquin Phoenix and...
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Michael Li
- May 11, 2021
- 2 min
Lost in Translation (2003)—A Movie for Lost Souls
Have you ever watched a movie and felt as if time ceased to exist? That it passed by in a blink of an eye? This was the feeling that I...
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Michael Li
- Apr 23, 2021
- 2 min
Luce (2019)—The Best Movie You've Never Seen
Perhaps one of the most intriguing and underrated films of 2019 is Luce. You may argue that 2019 was flooded with legendary films such as...
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Michael Li
- Feb 18, 2021
- 3 min
Hellboy (2004)—An Underrated Comic Book Film
Hellboy (2004) is a movie based on a series of comic books from Dark Horse Comics, which was adapted by legendary filmmaker Guillermo Del...
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Michael Li
- Feb 5, 2021
- 4 min
Us (2019)—Horror and Confusion
A struggling genre that doesn’t get enough respect is the horror genre. Nowadays, horror films are either reboots of popular slasher...
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Michael Li
- Jan 20, 2021
- 5 min
A Look Back At Star Wars: The Last Jedi (2017)—Is it as bad as we thought?
Star Wars. One of the most popular, yet divisive fan bases. The Star Wars movies are either loved or hated by its fans. While the...
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Michael Li
- Jan 20, 2021
- 5 min
Underworld (2003)—A Movie for the Audience
Monster movies. They can either act as commentary on humanity and what it means to be truly human, or they can be cool horror movies with...
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Michael Li
- Jan 5, 2021
- 5 min
Redline (2009) and The Unappreciated Potential of Animated Films
Anime has always been a staple in Japanese entertainment. It is so popular that it even made debuts overseas and has become embraced by...
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