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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.

  • PodcastsThe MovieBabble Podcast

    ‘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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  • Rankings

    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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  • Retrospectives

    ‘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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  • ReviewsThriller

    ‘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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    ‘Terminator: Dark Fate’ Condemns the Franchise to an Even Darker Fate. Plus: October Winners and Losers!

    by Collin Willis November 4, 2019
    by Collin Willis November 4, 2019

    Terminator: Dark Fate has come hot on the heels of Terminator: Genisys to even bleaker returns. The Arnold Schwarzenegger-driven project once again fails to live up to its former glory. Could this be the last we’ll see …

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  • DramaReviews

    ‘The Current War’ Electrifies The Story of Its Larger than Life Characters

    by Collin Willis October 31, 2019
    by Collin Willis October 31, 2019

    The Current War is actually the Director’s Cut of the initial film. The initial film, by most accounts, was a mess. Being distributed by The Weinstein Company, director Alfonso Gomez-Rejon was forced to release the …

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  • ComedyReviews

    ‘Zombieland: Double Tap’ Double Taps Into the Original’s Signature Brand of Charm

    by Collin Willis October 21, 2019
    by Collin Willis October 21, 2019

    Zombieland helped extend the zombie-boom of the late 2000s, but Zombieland: Double Tap comes long after the boom has crashed and burned. Ten years out from the original, the sequel has a lot to live up to. …

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    ‘Maleficent: Mistress of Evil’ and ‘Zombieland: Double Tap’ are Headliners in a Crowded Weekend

    by Collin Willis October 21, 2019
    by Collin Willis October 21, 2019

    Maleficent: Mistress of Evil,  the sequel nobody asked for (seriously) is struggling in its domestic debut. However, the film is kept afloat by its strong overseas numbers. Joker continues to hold strong in the number two spot, …

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    ‘Joker’ Continues to Soar, ‘The Addams Family’ Scares Up a Profit, and ‘Gemini Man’ Flounders Against its Massive Budget

    by Collin Willis October 14, 2019
    by Collin Willis October 14, 2019

    It’s another stellar weekend at the box office for Joker as it continues to open overseas and rake in profits. The latest DC film has Justice League’s worldwide gross well within its sights. It’s followed by The Addams Family (*snap*, …

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    ‘Joker’ Ignites Debate (and Box Office Success) as Martin Scorsese Upsets an Entire Fandom

    by Collin Willis October 7, 2019
    by Collin Willis October 7, 2019

    After months of anticipation and controversy, Joker is released to the public. The Joaquin Phoenix-led superhero drama is shattering expectations and fanboys alike. Following it from a long way off is Abominable in the number two spot. Downton Abbey continues …

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    ‘Abominable’ Melts and ‘Joker’ Continues to Cause Controversy Before its Release

    by Collin Willis September 30, 2019
    by Collin Willis September 30, 2019

    DreamWorks continues the late-September tradition of lackluster animated films with Abominable. While it leads the weekend, it fails to take in anything close to its budget. Downton Abbey, on the other hand, continues to rake in profits with …

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  • Retrospectives

    ‘The Shawshank Redemption’ is Nothing Short of Lightning in a Bottle

    by Collin Willis September 25, 2019
    by Collin Willis September 25, 2019

    The Shawshank Redemption turns 25 this week. Other than the current age of its actors, the film doesn’t show its age. I had the opportunity to revisit it on the big screen for its quarter-century anniversary. …

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    ‘Hustlers’ Scores Big, ‘The Goldfinch’ Flounders, and TIFF Previews This Fall’s Best (The MovieBabble Podcast Ep. 36)

    by Collin Willis September 16, 2019
    by Collin Willis September 16, 2019

    It Chapter Two continues to sink its teeth into the box office with an impressive $40 million second week. It‘s lead isn’t tremendous, however, as Hustlers opens to an unexpectedly high $33 million haul. The …

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    ‘It Chapter Two’ Floats Past $90 Million While the Venice Film Festival Confuses Us All (The MovieBabble Podcast Ep. 35)

    by Collin Willis September 9, 2019
    by Collin Willis September 9, 2019

    It Chapter Two proves that Pennywise still has some spooks left in him. The sequel to 2017’s biggest runaway horror hit, is back, albeit with somewhat smaller returns. As a result, Angel Has Fallen has finally fallen from …

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  • Features

    Toxic Fandom and You: Exploring an Unfortunate Trend in Film Discourse

    by Collin Willis September 4, 2019
    by Collin Willis September 4, 2019

    Tommy Lee Jones put it best (as Agent Kay) when he said that “People are dumb, panicky dangerous animals and you know it.“. While being a fan of a particular franchise or series is fun, …

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    Labor Day Weekend, Summer Rundown Special (The MovieBabble Podcast Ep. 34)

    by Collin Willis September 2, 2019
    by Collin Willis September 2, 2019

    Labor Day Weekend is always a sleepy time at the box office. As the summer closes out, studios are reluctant to release anything but duds. So, there really isn’t much to talk about in regards …

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