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‘Final Destination: Bloodlines’ Blu Ray: A Diehard Fan & Casual Viewer Must-Have

Final Destination was never a franchise that interested me as a viewer. The bloody and gratuitous violence proved an immediate turn-off. The concept of the series alone was enough to make it something that I simply never found interesting. That is what made Final Destination Bloodlines a mystery. Released back …

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‘Superman IV: The Quest for Peace’ Film Review

In film criticism, talking about a bad movie is easy. For many, discussing something negative can be enjoyable and cathartic. Breaking down the “why” and “how” a film doesn’t work can be fun. Attacking those aspects can be both an entertaining and educational prospect for film critics, as it enables …

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‘Superman III’ Review: Feels Like a Product Versus a Movie

After the juggernaut films of Superman and Superman II, Superman III was inevitable. Coming three years after Superman II, Superman III had a significant challenge ahead. Unfortunately, the film failed to meet the previously established standards. With a smaller budget (and a significantly smaller profit), the results proved that the …

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‘Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut’ Film Review: A Perfect Embodiment of the Iconic Character

Continuing our rewatch of classic Superman films before 2025’s Superman, we have now reached Superman II. To clarify for those unaware, Superman II had a unique history. The initial theatrical version was released in the 1980s. While warmly received, the behind-the-scenes drama plagued the film with mystery. With the director …

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‘Superman (1978)’ Review: A Dated, But Perfect Encapsulation Of The Iconic Character

Before James Gunn’s Superman releases in a few days , this review felt relevant. That film hopes to revolutionize the superhero genre when it’s desperately needed. As a hero, Superman has always proven to be an enigma. His powers and abilities make him such a serious opponent; it’s hard to …

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‘Horizon: An American Saga – Chapter 2’ Review: An Ambitious Big-Sky Experience

The most anticipated film of the Venice Biennale this year was the epic Horizon: An American Saga – Chapter 2, which landed with something of a whimper instead of the bang it truly deserves. Kevin Costner’s project, the first part of which had its world premiere in Cannes this past …

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‘Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire’ Movie Review: Unparalleled Monster Mayhem

The beginning of the MonsterVerse with the 2014 movie Godzilla made viewers realize that the franchise might turn out to be very dark and serious. That’s one of the reasons why the original Godzilla (1954) was so successful and is still considered one of the finest movies of all time. However, the makers soon …

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‘Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire’ Movie Review: Big Screen MonsterVerse Action

Legendary’s MonsterVerse has made it to the fifth film in its franchise, with Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, which is a big accomplishment. Following the events of the 2021 Godzilla vs. Kong film, our title characters are living their own lives on separate levels of the Earth; Kong lives in Hollow …

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The Problem With Dune: Part Two’s Ending Lies with Arrival

Well, here we are. After being delayed over five months because of the SAG-AFTRA strikes, Denis Villeneuve’s sci-fi epic Dune: Part Two (and its infamous popcorn bucket) has hit theaters worldwide. This second film, an adaptation of the second half of Frank Herbert’s 1965 novel, follows immediately after Dune (2021) and continues the journey of Paul Atreides (Timothée …

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‘Dune: Part Two’ Review: A Cinematic Triumph

This cinematic triumph transcends expectations, blending epic action with unforgettable performances. In 2021, Denis Villeneuve stunned the world with the first part of Dune and made everyone believe he is one of the most extraordinary filmmakers of this generation. Since then, fans have eagerly waited for the Canadian director to come forward with the …

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Dune: Part Two Review: A Spellbinding Follow-Up Full of Action and Subversion

Denis Villeneuve’s much-awaited sequel to 2021’s spi-fi epic, Dune, is the first truly great film of 2024. Dune: Part Two’s scope is awe-inspiring, its pacing is electric, and the themes it explores are suspenseful and thought-provoking. While a faithful adaptation to its behemoth-sized source material, the ways in which it inverts the formula of …

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Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom Review: A Strong Way to Close Out the DCEU

The DCEU world has been filled with incredible highs and hellish lows. What began as a strong contender in a battle to compete with the MCU, the DCEU rose quickly before crashing and burning just as fast. Some films, such as Man of Steel, Wonder Woman, and Birds of Prey, stand as testaments …

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‘The Color Purple’ is a Vibrant Musical About Resilience and Strength (Review)

It’s not every day that you walk away from a movie feeling moved in ways you weren’t expecting when you started it. At least, that’s been the experience for me. However, 2023 was filled with movies that impacted me in ways that I can only begin to describe, which is …

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Wonka Movie Review

‘Wonka’ Movie Review

The original Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory movie from 1971 was a bit of an anomaly. Sometimes, when a film’s elements come together in just the right time and place, it is something akin to lightning striking. This process cannot be predicted, duplicated, or repeated, at least not easily. The …

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