Darkman (1990)—Sam Raimi’s First Superhero Movie
Before he became mainstream famous for his Spider-Man Trilogy, Sam Raimi was best known for directing low-budget horror films such as the...
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Michael Li
- Aug 25, 2022
- 3 min
Alien vs. Predator (2004)—Mind-Numbingly Dumb Action
Before Prey reinvigorated the Predator franchise, but after the first two good Alien movies, comes this crossover hinted in at the end of...
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Owen Gonzalez
- Aug 24, 2022
- 4 min
Alien 3 (1992)- Making the Best of Production Hell
The Alien franchise is among the most well loved Sci-fi series of all time. The first two films are both considered classics that...
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Michael Li
- Aug 23, 2022
- 4 min
Wes Craven’s New Nightmare (1994)—The Best Nightmare on Elm Street Film?
In 1984, Wes Craven released one of his most popular films to theaters, A Nightmare on Elm Street. The film was so successful that New...
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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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Michael Li
- Aug 18, 2022
- 3 min
Hellboy Animated (2006-2007)—Guillermo Del Toro’s Forgotten Hellboy Films
It’s no secret that I love Guillermo Del Toro’s Hellboy movies. His visually rich and distinct style of blending shades of teal and...
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Noah Kloss
- Aug 15, 2022
- 3 min
Rocketman (2019): A Fantastical and Underrated Musical
Around the same time Bohemian Rhapsody was announced as a musical biopic for the band Queen, it was revealed that an Elton John biopic...
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Michael Li
- Aug 14, 2022
- 3 min
CHEST (2022)—A Claustrophobic Homage to The Blair Witch Project
Who doesn’t love a good found-footage film? Remote settings far from society, shaky cameras operated by amateur filmmakers, and exploring...
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Noah Kloss
- Aug 11, 2022
- 4 min
The Mummy (2017): Franchising the Universe Before It Even Exists
In 1999, The Mummy hit theaters with Brendan Fraser in the lead role. It was a big success at the box office which led to 2 sequels....
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Owen Gonzalez
- Aug 10, 2022
- 3 min
Nope (2022): Horror, Spectacle, Apes and Horses
One of the most pleasant surprises of the last decade was Jordan Peele. Starting as a comedian, Peele broke out on television with Key...
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Michael Li
- Aug 9, 2022
- 3 min
River Road (2022)—A Stylistic yet Realistic Look at Addiction
Remember those drug PSAs that were frequently shown in your middle school health class? Not only are they boring, but they also often...
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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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Michael Li
- Aug 7, 2022
- 2 min
The Unsaid (2022)—Family Over Everything Else
I’ve previously said that short films don’t get the attention and acclaim they deserve from mainstream audiences and that sentiment still...
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Michael Li
- Aug 4, 2022
- 4 min
Dungeons & Dragons (2000)—An Abysmal Adaptation of a Popular Board Game
Dungeons & Dragons is one of the most popular board games among younger folk. A game that brings friends closer together by using your...
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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
- Aug 2, 2022
- 3 min
$TACK$ (2021)—A Creative Short Film with a Surprise Twist
We all love seeing drug deals in film. A simple meetup and exchange of goods between two parties can go south from just one simple...
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Noah Kloss
- Aug 1, 2022
- 3 min
Spree (2020): A Mediocre Commentary on Social Media
Ever since the release of Stranger Things, Joe Keery has become a household name because of his portrayal of fan-favorite character Steve...
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Owen Gonzalez
- Jul 28, 2022
- 4 min
Jupiter Ascending (2015): The Wachowskis’ Failed Star Wars Project
Back in 1999, the Wachowskis were seen as invincible when they released The Matrix in theaters. Due to The Matrix’s success, the...
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Noah Kloss
- Jul 26, 2022
- 4 min
That’s My Boy (2012): The Most Problematic Film I've Ever Seen!
We have all seen at least one Adam Sandler movie in our lives whether that be one of his comedy classics like Happy Gilmore and The...
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