Avatar (2009): A Highly Creative, albeit, Dated Masterpiece
James Cameron has created some of the best action films ever put to screen and kickstarted one of the longest running franchises at the...
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Michael Li
- May 22, 2022
- 3 min
The Other Girl (2020): The Reality of Infidelity
The COVID-19 pandemic was a difficult time that affected the lives of many people, mostly through familial loss. For those who were more...
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Michael Li
- May 19, 2022
- 4 min
The Cat in the Hat (2003)—Pure Dr. Suess Nightmare Fuel!
Why is it that cat-themed films are just awful? This is the second cat-themed movie I’ve reviewed and the third one on Film Purgatory!...
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Noah Kloss
- May 17, 2022
- 4 min
Green Lantern (2011): No, Just…NO!
Ryan Reynolds has definitely had a rocky career in the 2000s and early 2010s, mostly starring in romantic comedies and subpar superhero...
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Owen Gonzalez
- May 16, 2022
- 3 min
Highlander 2: The One Incongruent Sequel
Sequels are known to usually be worse than the original film they follow. But among the most hated sequels ever made, Highlander 2: The...
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Michael Li
- May 13, 2022
- 3 min
Alone in the Dark (2001)—Uwe Boll’s Most Boring Video Game Adaptation
Believe it or not, we’re talking about Uwe Boll again. Why? I mean…isn’t it obvious? I genuinely enjoy torturing myself watching his...
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Michael Li
- May 11, 2022
- 3 min
The VVitch (2015)—Horror’s New Hitchcock
Newcomer Robert Eggers has made a name for himself in the horror community with films such as The Lighthouse which combines both...
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Michael Li
- May 8, 2022
- 4 min
Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (2022): Not Your Typical Marvel Movie!
After the divisive Spider-Man 3, Sam Raimi planned to film a Spider-Man 4 to wrap up the franchise cleanly. Unfortunately, Sony had other...
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Noah Kloss
- May 4, 2022
- 4 min
King Richard (2021): Another Leap Forward in Positive Representation
Venus and Serena Williams are considered to be some of the best athletes to ever walk the Earth and have become positive role models to...
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Noah Kloss
- May 2, 2022
- 5 min
Everything Everywhere All At Once (2022): The True Multiverse of Madness!
The Daniels (Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert) are a directing duo that have a unique vision and sense of humor, proving that with the...
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Michael Li
- Apr 28, 2022
- 4 min
Doctor Strange (2016)—A Solid, if not a bit Formulaic Origin Story
The Marvel Cinematic Universe has been loved by both general movie goers and fans of the Marvel comics. However, while the MCU crafted...
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Noah Kloss
- Apr 26, 2022
- 4 min
WandaVision (2021): A Homage to Decades of Sitcoms
Marvel’s Phase 4 was supposed to begin with Black Widow back in 2020, but the COVID-19 Pandemic put that release on hold. This led to...
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Michael Li
- Apr 24, 2022
- 3 min
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent (2022): Nicolas Cage’s Resurgence
After the peak of his career in the 1990s and early 2000s, Nicolas Cage had been reduced to a joke after making many questionable acting...
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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 12, 2022
- 4 min
Darker Than Black (2007)—A Underrated Anime Series with a Lackluster Second Season
Set in Japan, the show revolves around Contractors–certain people who possess specific powers, but lose their ability to feel regular...
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Noah Kloss
- Apr 11, 2022
- 3 min
Hugo (2011): The Reason We Love Cinema
Martin Scorsese is one of the most talented and sought after directors of all time, creating legendary masterpieces such as The Departed...
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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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