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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...
Warning, spoilers ahead! The Plot BlacKkKlansman (7.8/10 IMDb), directed by Spike Lee, takes place in Colorado Springs in the early 1970s. John David Washington plays “Ron Stallworth,” a black detective in the Colorado Springs Police Department. Washington uses his “white-sounding voice” to deceive the Ku Klux Klan while speaking on the phone. He somehow impresses Ryan Eggold who plays “Walter Breachway,”...
Over the summer, Sony and Marvel Studios announced that they would no longer work together due to bargaining disagreements. This was unfortunate to hear, as Spider-Man is a fan favorite in the MCU. Additionally, his story left us on a cliffhanger with the conclusion of Spider-Man: Far From Home. Despite the uproar from the fans, both sides seemed adamant that...
With new streaming platforms popping up left and right, it was only a matter of time until Disney launched a platform of their own, which they did on November 12th with Disney+. Advertised with nearly the full suite of Disney movies, including all the classics as well as newer Marvel movies, Disney+ certainly appealed to a large audience. However,...
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 an attempt to further the Podcasts variety and knockout some Star Wars news at the same time. The Jesuit Podcast recruits the help of 3 Jedi masters of Theology and a High Councilor in order to bring balance to the force. This unlikely crew attempts to answer questions regarding Star War's social impact and its impact on their...
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...
WATCH THE TRAILER BEFORE READING! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zIP_gtjDtfE] Normally I don't say this with films, but believe the hype. Because Whiplash is not only an amazing film, but it's also one of the greatest films to come out of this year. Already heralded as one of the best films of the year and winner of the Grand Jury Prize at the Sundance...

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