The Invitation (2022)—A Predictable Reinterpretation of a Classic Trope
The now infamous film Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner was originally made with the intention of breaking racism by showing a white woman...
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Noah Kloss
- Oct 2, 2022
- 4 min
Don’t Worry Darling (2022): Not as Bad as You Might Expect
After the success of 2019’s Booksmart, the next Olivia Wilde directed project became one of the more sought after projects in the...
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Noah Kloss
- Sep 26, 2022
- 3 min
The Hunter’s Anthology (2021): The Effectiveness of a Slow-Burn
Shows regarding the supernatural and mystical have become hit-or-miss over the last decade or so, as it can be hard to pin down the...
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Noah Kloss
- Sep 20, 2022
- 3 min
Elvis (2022): Bring On the Oscar Buzz!
With the recent trend of biopics of musical icons, it was only a matter of time before one was done about Elvis Presley. So when Elvis...
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Owen Gonzalez
- Sep 15, 2022
- 4 min
Moonfall (2022)- Stupidity and Insanity Packaged Into One
Here we are, Moonfall. Roland Emmerich is perhaps best known for being a “visual” director, in that his films often have the special...
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Michael Li
- Sep 12, 2022
- 4 min
The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl (2005)—A Horrifying Acid Trip of a Kid’s Film
Robert Rodriguez is certainly one of the most interesting directors I’ve come across. He started his career in Hollywood without much...
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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 29, 2022
- 3 min
Shazam! (2019): DC’s Sleeper Hit
The DCEU was in utter shambles by the time Justice League (2017) came around, with Wonder Woman being the only acclaimed film under its...
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Michael Li
- Aug 28, 2022
- 4 min
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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