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    Film Review – Beauty and the Beast (2017)

    by Nick Kush March 17, 2017
    by Nick Kush March 17, 2017

    Disney has taken it upon themselves to give all their classic stories a face lift by making them into live-action films.  The next one on the list may just be the most popular Disney story…

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  • Retrospectives

    Laurel and Hardy’s ‘Babes in Toyland’ Is the Best Version

    by Jen Seggio November 29, 2019
    by Jen Seggio November 29, 2019

    This past Thanksgiving weekend, I revisited a piece of my childhood almost untouched by time. A movie that, despite its age and subject, wears down the walls of cynicism, makes me forget the troubles of…

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    Do You Know the Way to Shell Beach?: ‘Dark City’ and the Dangers of Nostalgia

    by David Ober July 31, 2019
    by David Ober July 31, 2019

    Over twenty years ago, Dark City, Alex Proyas’ follow-up to The Crow, dropped into theaters only to be quietly, ignominiously shuffled out. On its opening weekend, Dark City came in fourth, beaten by not only…

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    ‘The Phantom Menace’ is 20 Years Old and I Still Hate It with a Passion

    by Adina Bernstein May 2, 2019
    by Adina Bernstein May 2, 2019

    In 1999, Star Wars fans around the world queued up at their local box office, eager to step once more into the world of Star Wars. It had been 16 years since Return of the…

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    An Exploration of M. Night Shyamalan’s Fascinating and Extremely Frustrating ‘Glass’

    by Chris van Dijk January 30, 2019
    by Chris van Dijk January 30, 2019

    The first wave of lackluster reviews of Glass, M. Night Shyamalan’s highly anticipated third and final installment of his superhero trilogy, from critics naturally worried me. But when it came to Glass, there was only…

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    Why Disney Is Going to Break the Bank and Drain Your Wallet in 2019

    by Brennan Dubé December 10, 2018
    by Brennan Dubé December 10, 2018

    The following article on Disney and its outlook for 2019 was published in its original form on 71Republic on December 2nd.  Disney has always been a successful studio. One that often times has branded itself through…

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    You Can Be Feminist and Love Older Disney Cartoons

    by Natasha Alvar November 23, 2018
    by Natasha Alvar November 23, 2018

    In recent years, older Disney cartoons have gotten a bit of a bad rep, for being un-feminist and a little date-rapey. Snow White and Sleeping Beauty were both kissed without consent, Beauty and the Beast is really…

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  • FantasyReviews

    Film Review – Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald (2018)

    by Natasha Alvar November 18, 2018
    by Natasha Alvar November 18, 2018

    I am … a Potter head. I have read all the books, each one at least twice. When I was in London 6 years ago, I went to the Harry Potter Warner Bros. Studio, drank…

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    Film Review – Mandy (2018)

    by Chris van Dijk September 16, 2018
    by Chris van Dijk September 16, 2018

    Panos Cosmatos’ Mandy was another film I had been anxiously anticipating. After reading the early reviews from its screening at Cannes, I knew this was my kind of movie. When I read things like “synth-heavy…

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    What Makes The Sandlot So Great 25 Years Later?

    by Kali Tuttle April 7, 2018
    by Kali Tuttle April 7, 2018

    Can you believe that it’s been 25 years since we first learned how to make a perfect s’more, how to get a cute lifeguard to kiss you, or how to retrieve a priceless baseball —…

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    A Spotlight On Female Filmmakers and Their Growing Success

    by Patricia Henderson March 9, 2018
    by Patricia Henderson March 9, 2018

    Female filmmakers (including Rachel Morrison, the first woman to be Oscar-nominated for cinematography) have been in the spotlight recently. At the same time, women in the entertainment industry are fighting for their rights more vocally…

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  • News

    The Post and The Commuter Excel While Jumanji Stays on Top – Weekly Box Office Report

    by Nick Kush January 15, 2018
    by Nick Kush January 15, 2018

    In another crowded weekend at movie theaters all over the country, three new releases (The Commuter, Paddington 2, and Proud Mary) had to handle a bunch of films that have become crowd favorites over the last few…

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    Director Marc Meyers Discusses ‘My Friend Dahmer’ and His Growth as a Filmmaker

    by Nick Kush November 29, 2017
    by Nick Kush November 29, 2017

    After premiering early this year at the Tribeca Film Festival in April, My Friend Dahmer has since experienced critical success, including an overwhelmingly positive review from yours truly.  Director Marc Meyers has a lot to do with…

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    The Death of Universal’s Dark Universe and the Issues with Universe Building in Film

    by Nick Kush November 9, 2017
    by Nick Kush November 9, 2017

    The Hollywood Reporter released a report indicating that the much maligned Dark Universe may be dead after only one installment.  After The Mummy underperformed and received horrible reviews, Universal has slowly backed away from the universe that…

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  • AnimationReviews

    ‘Belle’: A Wildly Ambitious, Melodramatic Trip Through “U”

    by James Y. Lee January 14, 2022
    by James Y. Lee January 14, 2022

    Underneath the surface of most films about online life are commonplace themes about appearances and authenticity: the consequences of anonymity, the rapid spread of misinformation, the ways that social media limits expression of our genuine…

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  • FantasyReviews

    ‘Artemis Fowl’ is Yet Another Non-Marvel, Live-Action Dud from Disney

    by Nick Kush June 16, 2020
    by Nick Kush June 16, 2020

    Five sittings. It took me five different sittings to finish Disney’s Artemis Fowl, a mere 94-minute movie including the entirety of the end credits. Not exactly a ringing endorsement for what was supposed to become…

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  • MusicalsReviews

    The World Wasn’t Ready for ‘Cats’ to Be Let Out of the Bag

    by Chris Wager December 29, 2019
    by Chris Wager December 29, 2019

    This may be the last article I am allowed to write here after this statement, but I enjoyed Cats. For me, this film was crammed right in the middle of a musical weekend that consisted…

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  • Retrospectives

    ‘The Little Mermaid’ Was a Big Splash, Saving Disney Animation From a Shipwreck

    by Steven Ruiz November 19, 2019
    by Steven Ruiz November 19, 2019

    It’s safe to say that The Little Mermaid is a monumental accomplishment for Disney and its animation studio. The film began a new collection of films in what is now known as the Disney Renaissance…

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    ‘The Lion King’ Exit Survey: Breaking Down Disney’s Latest “Nature Doc”

    by Nick Kush July 27, 2019
    by Nick Kush July 27, 2019

    Disney’s remake of The Lion King roared(?) into theaters last weekend. And while it had an incredibly impressive opening at the box office for an animated film — the best ever, in fact — it…

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  • AnimationReviews

    Film Review – The Lion King (2019)

    by Olaf Lesniak July 23, 2019
    by Olaf Lesniak July 23, 2019

    If you’ve seen someone on the internet hate on the live-action Disney remakes raise your hand in the air. Yes, at this point we’re all familiar with the criticism, and for reasons many of us…

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  • Action/AdventureReviews

    Film Review – Aladdin (2019)

    by Collin Willis May 25, 2019
    by Collin Willis May 25, 2019

    Aladdin is one of the better Disney live-action reboots. However, that isn’t saying much. Still, the film works fairly well. While it isn’t the masterpiece that it’s rebooted from, it is a very entertaining family…

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  • Reviews

    The Magical Elements of Character Development

    by Kali Tuttle April 6, 2019
    by Kali Tuttle April 6, 2019

    One thing I’ll admit I do like about movie franchises and series is that they usually have quality character development. When you have three or four or more movies involving the same characters doing essentially the…

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  • Retrospectives

    The Underrated ‘Adventures of Baron Munchausen’

    by Jen Seggio March 20, 2019
    by Jen Seggio March 20, 2019

    This March marks the 30th anniversary of Terry Gilliam’s fantasy masterpiece The Adventures of Baron Munchausen — wait, what’s that? You’ve never heard of the fantastic Baron Munchausen? This must be remedied at once! Premiering…

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  • Reviews

    The Ultimate Disney Conspiracy

    by Collin Willis February 23, 2019
    by Collin Willis February 23, 2019

    The Walt Disney Company is taking over. After years of buy-outs, merchandising, and undermining, the company is ready to strike. The Disney Conspiracy goes deep, but how deep does it go? All the way, that’s…

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  • Reviews

    Want To Sound Like a Movie Critic?

    by Kali Tuttle January 27, 2019
    by Kali Tuttle January 27, 2019

    Ah, the life of a movie critic is not an easy one. Watching films until your eyes are nothing but teary remnants of the glowing orbs they once were. Trying to find just the right…

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  • Retrospectives

    Celebrating the Banned, Pro-Gay Movie ‘Different from the Others’ (1919)

    by Jillian Oliver January 10, 2019
    by Jillian Oliver January 10, 2019

    German actor, Conrad Veidt, will have a 126th birthday coming up on January 22nd, so this is a good time to look at this esteemed actor’s most controversial role as a gay music teacher from…

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  • Trends

    Forgotten Blockbusters: Why Do We Forget Such Massive Films?

    by Collin Willis January 5, 2019
    by Collin Willis January 5, 2019

    I collect films on Blu-Ray, so I own a pretty substantial number of films. The other day when I was trying to decide what to watch, I saw Kong: Skull Island on the shelf. The…

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  • Reviews

    Hugh Jackman Cannot Sing PERIOD

    by Kali Tuttle December 28, 2018
    by Kali Tuttle December 28, 2018

    Don’t get it twisted, folks: Hugh Jackman is not a good singer and does not deserve a world tour. I’d rather watch a world tour of Justin Bieber than Hugh Jackman at this point. I’ll…

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  • Top 10 Lists

    Top 10 Best Fictional Bars in Film

    by Collin Willis October 29, 2018
    by Collin Willis October 29, 2018

    Hollywood has produced many iconic locations in its hundred years of film, and many of those locations happen to be fictional bars. As this writer is turning 21, it feels like the appropriate time to…

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  • Rankings

    Ranking ALL of Disney’s Live-Action Remakes: Part 1

    by Jen Seggio September 18, 2018
    by Jen Seggio September 18, 2018

    Whether you love it or not, Disney’s been on a roll with their latest formula. Take a beloved movie from the past, and give it a star-studded, real world, modern update. They’re not the first…

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