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After the delays from the pandemic, Denis Villeneuve has finally been able to put Frank Herbert's science fiction classic on the big screen, or at least the first part of it. Yes, this story will be spread out between two films, there is no other way to tell a story of this scale. And scale is the integral term...
With popular movies, games, and shows like Army of the Dead, Resident Evil, or The Walking Dead there is currently no shortage of zombie media in 2021. With such an over saturation, it is hard for a zombie film to be fresh and novel. This is where Train to Busan comes in and adds a fresh look on the zombie formula. Plot The...
In 2017, DC cursed the world with the disaster project Justice League, a film so awful that it took four years to fix. I was originally skeptical about a "Snyder Cut". I thought it was non-existent. In my mind, even if the film existed, it would a dumpster fire. However, my initial reactions to some odd trailers and a...
With the nationwide events of the past year, it is quite cathartic to see a film that feels so in tune with current events. Shaka King's Judas and the Black Messiah is an incredible film with outstanding performances from LaKeith Stanfield, Daniel Kaluuya, and Jesse Plemons. In case you are unaware, Judas and the Black Messiah follows the true story of William O'Neal...
Today is Valentine's Day, 2021, and it is currently snowing outside of my home as we speak. It is a light drizzle, and Texas isn't the place where snow comes, so it's a very special time and a very special occasion. Now, as everyone stays home in the warmth and comfort of their fire place, we all look to...
Considering the popularity of Season 1, Dave Filoni and Jon Favreau had a lot of expectations to live up to when creating Season 2 of The Mandalorian. However, the Disney+ series most certainly delivered, releasing some of the best Star Wars content yet. The series' second season focused on Mando searching for a Jedi so that Grogu can train with...
Streaming movies and TV shows has become a norm by 2021 and the market for streaming services has only grown immensely due to COVID-19. Netflix, Prime Video, Apple TV+, and HULU all dominate the market, and below are prices and facts about the streaming giants that could help decide which is the best to buy. All of these services offer...
With Winter Break just around the corner, many students will have plenty of time to watch movies. This article was originally going to focus solely on Thanksgiving movies, but with Thanksgiving past us, I thought I'd talk about "holiday" films and upcoming releases. Planes, Trains, and Automobiles  I think this is hands down John Hughes' best work. I find it to...

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