Before its premiere at TIFF last fall, Entertainment Studios Motion Pictures purchased the rights to Chappaquiddick, continuing their pursuit to distribute films that other studios won’t touch. That phrase means a few things in the film distribution business, …
March 2018
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Tomb Raider could also be called “white woman’s burden.” It mirrors social progress in some ways, and in others shows how far we still have to go. I haven’t seen the original Angelina Jolie version of …
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Penitentiaries are often great settings for dramas and action films; characters are forced in a place where they don’t want to be, frequently fighting their way through the food chain of murderers and sadists in …
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A story about Egyptian mythology, crazy special effects, stars such as Gerard Butler, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Chadwick Boseman and Geoffrey Rush…what’s not to love? Well, according to critics and moviegoers alike, everything! Gods of Egypt was …
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A lot can go wrong with a movie. Characters can be caricatures of their own beliefs, and their development can feel stunted or, worse, forced. The script can be clunky or way too smooth. The …
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On May 2nd, YouTube Red will release Cobra Kai, a spin-off series based on the famous dojo in The Karate Kid. Just like every other franchise or production company monopoly nowadays, this franchise decided it couldn’t just let a …
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Rankings
80’s Movies March Madness: Round 3 — Vote for Your Favorite 80’s Movies
by Trey Davisby Trey DavisWe’ve made it to round three of 80’s Movies March Madness! MovieBabble has created a March Madness-style bracket to determine the best 80’s movies with the release of Ready Player One this month to determine which film best encapsulates the 1980’s. …
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Anyone familiar with Wes Anderson, knows he is almost as well-known for killing off dogs in his movies as he is for liking things to look symmetrical. He has been so criticized for this canine …
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If you thought We Need To Talk About Kevin (2011) was a dark undertaking, Lynne Ramsay‘s latest feature, You Were Never Really Here, socks you in the nether regions — searing a painful brand of, …
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Everyone’s most anticipated movie of 2018 is finally in theaters: Sherlock Gnomes! The belated sequel to the forgotten Gnomeo and Juliet continues the story of the gnome version of the Shakespearean forbidden lovers. This time, …
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With the expansion of the Marvel universe this year with a slew of movies that are predicted to have both commercial and critical success, a question bears to mind of what exactly their rivals across …
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Steven Soderbergh appears to have put his self-imposed retirement in the rearview mirror with the creation of his production studio Fingerprint Releasing, distributing his second film into theaters in a mere eight-month span. His latest …
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You ever notice that action movies are getting more and more ridiculous with time? It’s laughable but also entertaining to watch. Pacific Rim (2013) is literally about robots fighting ginormous monsters. And this movie did so well that …
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Of all the filmmakers in all the world, Steven Spielberg might be the most well-known. He’s been in the right place at the right time on several occasions, and many of his career highlights mark …
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Die yuppie scum! Whether you love them for their grimy sordid characters or for their sharp Brooks Brothers attires, company men of New York City’s financial pulpit make for an interesting story. And as much …
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South Korea has created some impeccable films in recent memory, building up its reputation around the world as a great exporter of artistic expression. Director Richard Keaney agrees with this sentiment as well, shifting his …
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Disney recently announced all the movies they plan to release in the next five years. I counted nearly twenty live-action remakes that have a release date or at least planned. Among those are live-action remakes …
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Five years after one of Guillermo Del Toro’s attempts at broad entertainment comes another installment in what is now the Pacific Rim franchise. With a likable star in John Boyega and updated special effects, Pacific Rim: Uprising turns to …
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The Room. Gosh, where do you begin with this colossal disasterpiece? How could you approach such a monumentally laughed at film with such sincerity and reverence? And how in God’s creation did a man none …
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MovieBabble is back once again with another round of dream movie projects, only this time with a little twist on the formula. This time, willing members of the MovieBabble staff are competing against each other …
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Creative minds in film always love to take jabs at political figures–both in the past and present. Armando Iannucci, creator of HBO’s Veep, loves to satirize the political landscape, taking a magnifying glass to the system …
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On March 29th, Steven Spielberg’s adaptation of Ready Player One will be playing in theaters across the country. In honor of this great director, let’s revisit some of his iconic films, starting with Schindler’s List. A winner of …
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It’s safe to say that Alex Garland’s Annihilation is the most analyzed film of 2018. Well, I guess that mantle belongs to Black Panther in actuality, but Annihilation has been at the center of serious movie discussion since …
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Top 10 Lists
Top 10 Cameo Appearances Where Celebrities Played Themselves
by Cammy Maddenby Cammy MaddenCameos have become a popular aspect of the modern day movie, typically taking place in comedies. These cameo appearances allow audiences to feel shocked when they see their movie hero or music icon appear as …
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A Wrinkle in Time was a favorite book of my childhood. I looked forward to the film eagerly because I wanted to see a gifted director do justice to the material. Many of the changes …
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Advanced word of mouth wasn’t exactly kind to 7 Days in Entebbe. Although it features the fascinating story behind the 1976 counter-terrorist hostage-rescue operation in Uganda after a plane was hijacked by Palestinian freedom fighters, the …
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In a few days, spring will be here. It will be a time of rejoicing for many, but it wasn’t for millions of people — men, women, and children — many years ago. With the …
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Love, Simon has officially released and has captured the hearts of many. With its charming performances and well-written story, the movie is a serious breath of fresh air. The movie is incredibly smart, handling its …