Franchise Expansion (Or Implosion) — ‘Psycho IV: The Beginning’
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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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A Girl Travels Through A Stop-Motion Odyssey In ‘Moon Garden’
Shot on expired 35mm with vintage rehoused lenses, Moon Garden is a heartfelt fantastical odyssey about a young girl trapped
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Redefining What It Means To Be A Good Neighbor: ‘Moment To Moment’ Blu-ray Review
There are certain things you can tell about a neighbor in advance: Are they nosy? Would they be willing to
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Adult Animation Revolution: Have Anime Feature Films Gotten Lighter?
Dear Reader, Please excuse the clickbait title and imagery. Yes, it’s easy to slap an image of the R-rated Akira
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The Russo Brothers Sit Down With Zack Snyder To Discuss His ‘Justice League’
Joe and Anthony Russo run a podcast called Pizza Film School where they sit with a fellow director, eat pizza,
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Commentary: Different Stories With Similar Themes
It’s strange how often different types of stories intersect thematically. Theme is one of those elements that’s often hidden below
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Enter The YRF Spy Universe In ‘Pathaan’
Pathaan is an Indian action thriller that takes place within the Yash Raj Films (YRF) shared Spy Universe. The YRF
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Guess Who’s Coming On A Road-Trip? New Trailer For ‘Giving Birth To A Butterfly’
Almost two years after making its world premiere at Fantasia Fest, Cinedigm have picked up Theodore Schaefer’s Giving Birth to
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‘RIPD’ And The Art Of Lowering Expectations
It’s no surprise to anyone that movie goers are incredibly divisive these days. With the implementation of CGI technology, film
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Franchise Expansion (Or Implosion): ‘Psycho III’
Franchise Expansion (or Implosion) is a column that looks at franchises that have new installments or releases forthcoming. In looking
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‘Star Wars: Episode I — The Phantom Menace’ — Solid Plot, Bad Details
Hopes were very high when Star Wars: Episode I — The Phantom Menace was announced. Although it had grown immensely
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What Do ‘Batman Forever’ And ‘The Menu’ Have In Common? More Than You Might Think!
The Menu is a satirical black comedy that critiques contemporary cinema analysis. In the film, a young couple played by
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