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Nick Kush

A current young professional in the Richmond, Virginia area, Nick founded MovieBabble in October of 2016 when he was a bored college student with nothing else to do. (And he kicks himself every day that his story isn't better.) Nick is also a member of the Online Film Critics Society, the Internet Film Critics Society and the Washington, D.C. Area Film Critics Association. You can follow him on Twitter @nkush42

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    Film Review – Hostiles (2017)

    by Nick Kush January 27, 2018
    by Nick Kush January 27, 2018

    Following the release of the Oscar nominations for the 90th Academy Awards, some were wondering why Scott Cooper’s Hostiles didn’t receive much recognition.  With a great cast and a noteworthy backdrop, executives at Entertainment Studios hoped that Hostiles would …

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    Film Review – Maze Runner: The Death Cure (2018)

    by Nick Kush January 26, 2018
    by Nick Kush January 26, 2018

    Following two commercially successful Maze Runner films, the third and final installment in the franchise, Maze Runner: The Death Cure, is finally out in theaters.  Starring rising talents in the industry, Fox worked tirelessly to release this long-delayed …

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    MovieBabble’s Dream Movie Projects…Part 8!

    by Nick Kush January 25, 2018
    by Nick Kush January 25, 2018

    Your favorite article-based series is back with another round of amazing movie ideas that need to get greenlit ASAP.  From Yorgos Lanthimos directing a superhero movie to a sequel to Call Me by Your Name, let’s …

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    Film Review – The Open House (2018)

    by Nick Kush January 24, 2018
    by Nick Kush January 24, 2018

    In its continued attempt to flesh out its library of films and entertain subscribers, Netflix has released another original thriller, The Open House.  With a low-budget and a recognizable lead, Netflix hopes that it has …

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    Which 2018 Oscar Nominated Films Deserve to Win? Take the Poll!

    by Nick Kush January 23, 2018
    by Nick Kush January 23, 2018

    The Academy released the complete list of nominations for the 90th Academy Awards bright and early this morning, causing many to make their predictions.  But, what does the general audience believe?  Below are the 2018 …

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    Jumanji Threepeats at #1 as 12 Strong and Den of Thieves Overperform – Weekly Box Office Report

    by Nick Kush January 22, 2018
    by Nick Kush January 22, 2018

    Although 12 Strong and Den of Thieves proved formidable against the competition this weekend at the box office, Jumanji is still dominating — showing that it is a global force in the entertainment world. Here are the …

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    Film Review – 12 Strong (2018)

    by Nick Kush January 21, 2018
    by Nick Kush January 21, 2018

    Hollywood has made a living off of displaying the heroic acts of some of our finest soldiers, showing how war takes a physical and mental toll on an individual.  12 Strong, the declassified story of the …

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    Film Review – Den of Thieves (2018)

    by Nick Kush January 20, 2018
    by Nick Kush January 20, 2018

    Gerard Butler isn’t a stranger to action films, and he’s at it again in Den of Thieves, a gritty heist film in the vein of Heat and others like it.  The quality of his films haven’t exactly been …

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    Film Review – Phantom Thread (2017)

    by Nick Kush January 19, 2018
    by Nick Kush January 19, 2018

    As the Oscar picture begins to take shape, there are a few films that are making a last second push for nominations — and Phantom Thread is at the top of that list.  Featuring the final performance …

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    Top 10 Best War Movies of All Time

    by Nick Kush January 18, 2018
    by Nick Kush January 18, 2018

    War has a knack for offering a visceral impact on the big screen.  War movies can provide massively scaled fights on a battlefield or merely look into the psyche of a human and the effect …

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    Film Review – Proud Mary (2018)

    by Nick Kush January 17, 2018
    by Nick Kush January 17, 2018

    Every January offers a few new action films for moviegoers to see in theaters.  Most of them (if not all) have a low-budget and rely less on special effects and more on gun fights, and Proud …

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    Film Review – The Polka King (2017)

    by Nick Kush January 16, 2018
    by Nick Kush January 16, 2018

    With Netflix’s ability to give creative minds complete control on films comes some truly bizarre works of art — and The Polka King has one of the weirder stories you’ll see all year.  Covering Jan Lewan, the …

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    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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    Film Review – Paddington 2 (2018)

    by Nick Kush January 14, 2018
    by Nick Kush January 14, 2018

    In a crowded weekend at the theaters, one film is attempting to carry its success to the United States after a solid run in the U.K. — Paddington 2!  The second live-action film to feature …

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    Film Review – The Commuter (2018)

    by Nick Kush January 13, 2018
    by Nick Kush January 13, 2018

    Even though he’s one of the most renowned actors working today, Liam Neeson is better known these days for his growing library of action films.  Paired up once again with director Jaume Collet-Serra, Liam Neeson’s …

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    Film Review – The Florida Project (2017)

    by Nick Kush January 12, 2018
    by Nick Kush January 12, 2018

    As A24 continues to ramp up distribution on unique projects, another one of their properties, The Florida Project, continues to receive awards consideration from multiple governing bodies.  Whether it goes on to win countless awards remains …

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    Film Review – Call Me by Your Name (2017)

    by Nick Kush January 11, 2018
    by Nick Kush January 11, 2018

    At the Sundance Film Festival back in January of 2017, word quickly spread about a little film from Italy entitled Call Me by Your Name. Although its subject matter was controversial to some, it quickly became …

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    Film Review – The Post (2017)

    by Nick Kush January 10, 2018
    by Nick Kush January 10, 2018

    In a wave of harmful rhetoric against the press, famed director Steven Spielberg set aside other projects to fast-track a film that he felt had a very important message in today’s political and journalistic climate — The …

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    Film Review – I, Tonya (2017)

    by Nick Kush January 9, 2018
    by Nick Kush January 9, 2018

    Margot Robbie is growing into a powerhouse in Hollywood.  From her involvement in countless big budget projects to creating her own production company, she’s becoming more renowned with every move.  Her latest starring role in I, …

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    Film Review – Darkest Hour (2017)

    by Nick Kush January 8, 2018
    by Nick Kush January 8, 2018

    Gary Oldman is considered one of the better actors working today, but he’s never received an Oscar to solidify him as one of the greats.  But, with an impeccable turn as Winston Churchill in Darkest Hour, critics …

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    Jumanji Surpasses $500 Million at the Global Box Office – Weekly Box Office Report

    by Nick Kush January 8, 2018
    by Nick Kush January 8, 2018

    The first weekend of 2018 contained one major new release in Insidious: The Last Key.  However, it appears that the big winner of the weekend was Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle, a holdover from previous weeks that continues …

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    Film Review – Molly’s Game (2017)

    by Nick Kush January 7, 2018
    by Nick Kush January 7, 2018

    In a flurry of movies that came out at the end of December, one of them was Molly’s Game, the directorial debut of famed writer Aaron Sorkin.  Boasting top-notch talent in Jessica Chastain and Idris Elba, Molly’s …

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    Film Review – Insidious: The Last Key (2018)

    by Nick Kush January 6, 2018
    by Nick Kush January 6, 2018

    In an attempt to continue an admired horror property, Blumhouse Productions has taken over the Insidious franchise for the fourth installment in the series: Insidious: The Last Key.  With a bunch of Oscar films expanding out into more …

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    Film Review – Lucky (2017)

    by Nick Kush January 5, 2018
    by Nick Kush January 5, 2018

    Shortly before he tragically passed away, Harry Dean Stanton had one final performance that many are calling the perfect ending to his career.  With great reviews and a bittersweet edge, Lucky is sure to tug on the …

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  • Rankings

    Worst Movies of December 2017

    by Nick Kush January 4, 2018
    by Nick Kush January 4, 2018

    December had a lot of highs, but it also had some serious lows.  Considering many attempted Oscar and general entertainment films are both released in December, this reality isn’t necessarily unforeseen.  Nevertheless, I had to sit …

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    Best Movies of December 2017

    by Nick Kush January 3, 2018
    by Nick Kush January 3, 2018

    December was chock full of films that were looking to both entertain and contend for awards.  Luckily for all of us, that meant that there was plenty of opportunities for films to charm in just …

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    January 2018 Movie Preview

    by Nick Kush January 2, 2018
    by Nick Kush January 2, 2018

    January is quite the eclectic month for film.  Movies that are pushing for Oscars are expanding out into more territories; studios dump less than stellar final products to factor into first quarter financials; unproven products …

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    Top 10 Most Anticipated Movies of 2018

    by Nick Kush January 1, 2018
    by Nick Kush January 1, 2018

    As we enter 2018, a new crop of films is ready to come to theaters all around the world (obviously).  While there’s plenty of smaller films that aren’t yet known to the public, there’s plenty …

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    Top 10 Worst Movies of 2017

    by Nick Kush December 31, 2017
    by Nick Kush December 31, 2017

    Over the course of a given year, there’s a ton of crap that gets thrown into theaters.  Whether it’s a low-budget horror film, a cash grab, or another entry in a maligned franchise, a lot …

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    Top 10 Best Movies of 2017

    by Nick Kush December 30, 2017
    by Nick Kush December 30, 2017

    2017 was full of wonderful movies that entertained, challenged, and maybe even frustrated to a degree.  In total, I saw 115 new releases in 2017, making for a ton of choices to choose as the …

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