9 (2009)- Dark and Intriguing worldbuilding with a Simple Story
Animated films in the U.S. are plagued with a simple issue for decades: a belief that animation is for children. In spite of a plethora...
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Michael Li
- Jun 13, 2022
- 3 min
Healing with Hypnotherapy (2022): An Average Documentary with a Thoughtful Message
Before we begin this review, let me preface by saying that this is our first documentary that we have reviewed. While we normally don’t...
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Michael Li
- Jun 9, 2022
- 4 min
Sweeney Todd (2007)—An Unconventionally Dark and Twisted Musical
How do you tell a story about a barber who’s secretly a serial killer who kills his customers and has their bodies cooked into meat pies?...
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Michael Li
- Jun 3, 2022
- 4 min
Ghost Rider Spirit of Vengeance (2012)—A Ride Straight Through Hell
If there’s one thing Hollywood is notorious for, its creating unnecessary sequels to films which are successful, be it critically or...
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Michael Li
- Jun 2, 2022
- 3 min
PARTY HARD (2020): A Millennial’s Lost in Translation
Making it out on your own in life is a significant and difficult step to take in life. It’s even harder when you move to another place to...
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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
- May 30, 2022
- 4 min
AVA: A Twist in the Road (2021): Letting Go and Finding Independence
One thing that the mainstream film industry constantly fails to do is make films about older people. Many of the legendary older actors...
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Michael Li
- May 26, 2022
- 4 min
The Misadventures of Mistress Maneater (2020)—A Funny, yet Intelligent Rom-Com
Let me start by saying that I am generally not a fan of romantic comedies. Like action films, romantic comedy as a genre is one of those...
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Noah Kloss
- May 23, 2022
- 3 min
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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