Franchise Expansion (Or Implosion): ‘Psycho’ (1998)
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Review: ‘Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse’
Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse is an exhilarating expansion of its predecessor, both in terms of narrative complexity and artistic ambition.
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‘The Handmaiden’: Park Chan-Wook’s Transgressive Masterpiece
Inspired by the novel Fingersmith by British author Sarah Waters, The Handmaiden is the sensual tale of two women—a young
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Watch The Jaw-Dropping Trailer For ‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem’
In Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem, after years of being sheltered from the human world, the Turtle brothers set out
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‘The Favorite’ Deserves Your Attention
After being intrigued by the trailer for Poor Things , I decided to check out Director Yorgos Lanthimos’s other film,
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Adult Animation Revolution: Cutting Deeper Into ‘Hidari’ With Director Masashi Kawamura — Exclusive Interview
After the overwhelming positive response to his stop-motion samurai epic, the director of Hidari, Masashi Kawamura, agreed to do an
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Commentary: Putting ‘Indiana Jones’ In A Historical Context
With the upcoming release of a new Indiana Jones movie, Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, the question of
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Commentary: The Difference Between Good And Entertaining
There’s definitely a difference between a show or movie being good and it being entertaining. Good can more or less
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Enjoy The Trailer Taika Waititi’s Next Film — ‘Next Goal Wins’
Taika Waititi is a versatile director who can do big budget action blockbusters like Thor: Ragnarok and unique indie gems
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Emma Stone Stars In Surrealist SciFi Film ‘Poor Things’
From filmmaker Yorgos Lanthimos (The Lobster) and producer Emma Stone comes the tale and fantastical evolution of Bella Baxter (Stone), a
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Talking ‘Giving Birth To A Butterfly’ With Theodore Schaefer And Patrick Lawler
As Diana (Annie Parisse) finds out the hard way in Theodore Schaefer‘s Giving Birth to a Butterfly, internet scams are
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Franchise Expansion (Or Implosion) — ‘Psycho IV: The Beginning’
Franchise Expansion (or Implosion) is a column that looks at franchises that have new installments or releases forthcoming. In looking
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WaterTower Music Releases “Worlds Collide” And “Run” From ‘The Flash’ Soundtrack
Welcome to the table, I have always had a fondness for The Flash. No particular version of the Flash as
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‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles’ And Reinventing Classic Characters
Reinventing classic characters — animated ones especially — is extremely important towards the longevity of a franchise. Whether instinctually or
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SWAG Adventures: Meeting The Cast Of ‘Knights Of The Zodiac’
Saint Seiya is a popular manga from the 1980s and 90s written and illustrated by Masami Kurumada. It has received
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A New Standard For Splatter — ‘The Witch’ 1 And 2 Reviewed
If there was ever a film to go into completely cold, it would be The Witch films. If you enjoyed
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Crime Doesn’t Pay In Fritz Lang’s ‘You And Me’
Fritz Lang is famous for a lot of things – his silent film, Metropolis; his contributions to film noir; his
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Commentary: When Is A Sequel Not A Sequel?
The concept of sequels is a debate between storytelling and money making. If movie producers see an avenue for utilizing
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Who is David Bowie? — ‘Moonage Daydream’ Mini Reivew
David Bowie is a name that keeps resurfacing. He’s cited as an influence for Lady Gaga, Nicolas Cage, Taika Waititi,
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Deconstructing Comics Special: Tim Catches Up With The MCU — ‘Spider-Man: Homecoming’
Spider-Man is a longtime favorite of Tim’s, in terms of comics reading, but how does he feel about Spider-Man: Homecoming?
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Salem Horror Fest Review: ‘Summoners’
Usually when someone shows up unexpectedly, there’s a reason for it. The first mystery Terence Krey’s Summoners raises, then, is
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‘Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 3’ Review
It is possible James Gunn never got over being fired from Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3. A mix of
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SWAG Adventures: A Nice Memento To James Gunn’s Bittersweet Finale Of His ‘Guardians Of The Galaxy Run’
James Gunn is currently the co-CEO and co-chairmen at DC Studios. However, he is receiving a proper sendoff from the
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‘Marvel Future Fight’ Includes ‘Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol 3’ Content In Newest Update
The previous Marvel Contest of Champions update introduced two classic Spider-Man villains to the award-winning mobile brawler. This month will
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Salem Horror Fest Review: ‘HeBGB TV’
HeBGB TV Written and Directed by Eric Griffin, Adam Lenhart, and Jake McClellan If I was just scrolling down a
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Salem Horror Fest: An Interview With ‘Pou (Peacock)’ Director, Jaco Minnaar
An isolated farmhouse with no phone or cell connection is far from the ideal place to start a new job,
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Paul Tells Chani Of Caladan’s Waters In ‘Dune: Part 2’ Trailer
Sure, there’s a lot of bombast and intriguing moments in the trailer for Warner Bros. Pictures’ Dune: Part 2 —
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‘D&D: Honor Among Thieves’ Releases For Digital Purchase Tomorrow
Welcome to the table, The Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves movie is amazing. I saw it the weekend it
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SDAFF Spring Showcase 2023: ‘Polite Society’ Is Fun And Exciting With A Lot Of Heart
Nida Manzoor is the creative mind behind the critically acclaimed comedy We are Lady Parts. She decided to make the
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WATCH THIS: Animation Director Nora Twomey Discusses Her Creative Process With Scott Wiser
Scott Wiser interviews Nora Twomey, Cartoon Saloon’s premiere Producer and Director of The Breadwinner (Oscar nominated), My Father’s Dragon, and
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‘Astérix & Obélix: The Middle Kingdom’ And ‘Ultraman’ Top Our Netflix Picks In May
The early summer is nearly upon us, and that means a more diverse selection of film and television appears on
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