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Collin Willis

Collin Willis

Collin is a Media Arts Student at Wichita State University. In addition to his work for MovieBabble, Collin is an avid screenwriter and director of short films.

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    Cloudy with a Chance of Pods

    by Collin Willis June 8, 2020
    by Collin Willis June 8, 2020

    Becky is taking the box office by storm… or at least as much of a storm as it can muster between 42 drive-in theaters. The box office has yet to fully return, but Tenet still remains…

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    Uncut Pods (But on Netflix)

    by Collin Willis June 1, 2020
    by Collin Willis June 1, 2020

    HBO Max is here, and it is loaded to the brim with classic and contemporary content. Between Warner Bros’ century-old library, Turner Classic Movies, Studio Ghibli, and more, it is a real contender with Netflix…

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    A Pod Named Scooby-Doo

    by Collin Willis May 18, 2020
    by Collin Willis May 18, 2020

    Scoob! forwent its theatrical release and landed on digital this week. Though none of us thought it was worth dropping $20 on, we still took the time to pay it some respect and discussion. We…

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    Quarantine Staff Picks: Part 6

    by Collin Willis May 14, 2020
    by Collin Willis May 14, 2020

    Here at MovieBabble, we like to watch movies, obviously. However, the Coronavirus has created a sudden drop off in the number of new movies for us to watch. But we will not be stopped, and…

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  • AnalysisRetrospectives

    Remembering Jerry Stiller: Why are We So Connected to Comedians?

    by Collin Willis May 12, 2020
    by Collin Willis May 12, 2020

    Yesterday morning, it was announced that Jerry Stiller had passed away. Upon hearing the news I felt sad. But why? I’ve never met Jerry Stiller. He’s not a relative of mine. We’re not personality connected,…

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    Mission: Impodsible

    by Collin Willis May 11, 2020
    by Collin Willis May 11, 2020

    AMC appears to have found a potential ally, or overlord, in Amazon. After preliminary meetings between the two this week, AMC’s stock rose astronomically. As the theater slump continues, any news is good news to…

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    Cleopodra

    by Collin Willis May 4, 2020
    by Collin Willis May 4, 2020

    AMC has declared war on Universal Pictures after the studio claimed it would further utilize Video On Demand launches following the success of Trolls: World Tour. Cineworld quickly backed AMC up but Regal later recanted and…

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    Expodtion

    by Collin Willis April 27, 2020
    by Collin Willis April 27, 2020

    Another week, another quarantine period. Netflix continues to gain traction, especially with the release of Extraction. (See what I did there.) The Netflix Top 10 List is pretty stacked between Netflix’s new releases and a plethora…

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    Quarantine Podantino

    by Collin Willis April 14, 2020
    by Collin Willis April 14, 2020

    Have you ever noticed how every movie that has the word “rise” in the title is the worst movie in the trilogy? Well, Brennan and I have. Quarantine leads the mind to many an unusual…

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    Are You Not Entertained?

    by Collin Willis March 30, 2020
    by Collin Willis March 30, 2020

    With the box office at even further of a standstill, the streaming services reign supreme. As release dates as far as June are being pushed back, there isn’t much in the way of new “big…

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    The Weekend the Box Office Stood Still

    by Collin Willis March 23, 2020
    by Collin Willis March 23, 2020

    The box office is at a near-complete halt due to the closures mandated by major theater chains earlier this week. With March and April’s release schedules also cleared, there aren’t any theatrical releases on the…

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    ‘The Invisible Man’ Sees the Dark Universe Done Right

    by Collin Willis March 2, 2020
    by Collin Willis March 2, 2020

    After several failed attempts to get their Dark Universe up and running, Universal has passed responsibilities off to Blumhouse with the hopes of them finding talented filmmakers to make inspired, one-off films with their classic…

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    ‘Bad Boys for Life’ Once Again Leads a Dismal Weekend at the Box Office

    by Collin Willis February 3, 2020
    by Collin Willis February 3, 2020

    Bad Boys for Life is still going strong in its third weekend at the box office. The action-comedy is breathing some much needed fresh air into Will Smith and Martin Lawrence’s movie careers. 1917 is also going…

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    ‘Horse Girl’ is a Trippy, Wacky, Wild Ride

    by Collin Willis January 31, 2020
    by Collin Willis January 31, 2020

    Horse Girl is the latest film in the Jeff Baena/Alison Brie collaboration, though it is the first to be co-written by Brie. The pair have clearly found their creative stride together and Horse Girl is further…

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    Count Dooku Was a True Jedi: Agreeing with the Villains of Star Wars

    by Collin Willis January 31, 2020
    by Collin Willis January 31, 2020

    Yes, part two of the acclaimed, award-winning series is here. This time, I’m talking about Count Dooku (Darth Tyranus), the most virtuous man in the galaxy far, far away. Though many Jedi would claim him…

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    Chancellor Palpatine Was Right: Agreeing with the Villains of Star Wars

    by Collin Willis January 22, 2020
    by Collin Willis January 22, 2020

    Star Wars is a messy topic of discussion these days. I’m not here to discuss its merits (The Last Jedi), nor its faults (The Rise of Skywalker). I’m here to discuss one thing and one thing…

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  • HorrorReviews

    ‘Underwater’ is a Shallow, but Good Time

    by Collin Willis January 13, 2020
    by Collin Willis January 13, 2020

    Underwater, starring Kristen Stewart and a handful of “oh I’ve seen them in something“‘s isn’t a groundbreaking film.  The inspirations it draws from Alien and a slew of other creature features are easy to spot. Originality…

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    ‘1917’ Wages War on the Box Office as ‘Underwater’ Sinks Fast

    by Collin Willis January 13, 2020
    by Collin Willis January 13, 2020

    1917 has stormed the box office to critical and audience praise. With little in the way of competition coming soon, it’s sure to have solid box office legs. It’s followed by The Rise of Skywalker which is…

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    The MovieBabble Podcast’s 2019 Recap… and ‘The Grudge’

    by Collin Willis January 6, 2020
    by Collin Willis January 6, 2020

    Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker is still going strong in its third weekend at the box office, though still below its predecessor’s gross. It’s followed by Jumanji: The Next Level in its fourth weekend. Little…

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    The MovieBabble Staff’s Best Movies of the 2010s

    by Collin Willis January 4, 2020
    by Collin Willis January 4, 2020

    The 2010s were a crazily chaotic and rewarding decade in film. While Disney is the clear winner with its launch of the largest franchise of all time among its other tentpoles, it is not the…

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    ‘The Rise of Skywalker’ Falls Short of ‘The Last Jedi’ While ‘Cats’ is F’ing WEIRD

    by Collin Willis December 23, 2019
    by Collin Willis December 23, 2019

    After months of discourse and anticipation, Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker is here to cause much more discourse and anticipation. The film is proving to be just as divisive as Rian Johnson’s The Last Jedi, though…

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    ‘Jumanji: The Next Level’ Rumbles Through the Box Office, ‘Frozen II’ Crosses $1 Billion, and ‘Richard Jewell’ Bombs

    by Collin Willis December 16, 2019
    by Collin Willis December 16, 2019

    Jumanji: The Next Level is flying off the goodwill of its predecessor. With a strong $60 million dollar debut, will The Next Level also have the legs of its predecessor? Frozen II also made substantial gains this weekend…

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    Thanksgiving Boosts ‘Frozen II’, Gives ‘Knives Out’ a Smashing Debut, and Helps ‘Queen and Slim’ Find Its Audience

    by Collin Willis December 2, 2019
    by Collin Willis December 2, 2019

    The Thanksgiving weekend is one of the box office’s longest and most profitable. In its second week, Frozen II is earning incredible numbers and zeroes in on a $1 billion gross. Aided by a few…

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  • AnimationReviews

    ‘Frozen II’ Breaks Away from Its Predecessor

    by Collin Willis November 30, 2019
    by Collin Willis November 30, 2019

    Walt Disney detested the idea of sequels. This is why, despite their profitability, there were no official Disney animated sequels produced until after his death. But even after his death, sequels weren’t something that Disney…

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    ‘Frozen II’ Smashes Records and Tom Hanks Charms in ‘A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood’

    by Collin Willis November 25, 2019
    by Collin Willis November 25, 2019

    Six years after the original, Frozen II has arrived onto the scene to great success. The film boasts the largest opening weekend ever for an animated film. With over $350 million dollars worldwide, Frozen II is well on…

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    ‘Back to the Future Part II’ is the Worst in the Franchise

    by Collin Willis November 22, 2019
    by Collin Willis November 22, 2019

    Back to the Future Part II is iconic, but that doesn’t mean that it’s a good movie. While it’s flashy visuals and its satirization of America’s future are fun, the movie itself is a mess.…

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    ‘Ford v Ferrari’ Races to First, ‘Charlie’s Angels’ Feels Dated, ‘The Good Liar’ Confuses, and Disney Takes a Victory Lap

    by Collin Willis November 18, 2019
    by Collin Willis November 18, 2019

    Ford v Ferrari has surpassed expectations with an impressive $30 million+ haul over the weekend. However, it remains to be seen if the film has what it takes to outrace its budget. Ford v Ferrari is joined in…

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    ‘The Good Liar’ Thrills Despite its Predictability

    by Collin Willis November 17, 2019
    by Collin Willis November 17, 2019

    I am well aware that The Good Liar is “an old person movie”. However, at the ripe 22 years of age, I couldn’t have been more excited about it. There was just something about the trailer and…

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    ‘Midway’ Outperforms, ‘Doctor Sleep’ Tanks, Plus: What Can We Expect from the Rest of November?

    by Collin Willis November 11, 2019
    by Collin Willis November 11, 2019

    In a surprising twist at the box office, Midway outgrosses Doctor Sleep in their inaugural weekends. However, the top four performing films are locked in a tight race. Alongside these two films, Playing with Fire and Last Christmas opened to respectable…

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    What is Cinema?: Breaking Down Martin Scorsese vs. Marvel

    by Collin Willis November 5, 2019
    by Collin Willis November 5, 2019

    What are movies? What makes one movie “cinema” and another a “theme park ride”? These clickbait questions have been on everyone’s mind lately. Martin Scorcese and Francis Ford Coppola have been asked to comment on…

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