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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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    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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    Film Review – Roman J. Israel, Esq. (2017)

    by Nick Kush November 28, 2017
    by Nick Kush November 28, 2017

    Denzel Washington is already considered one of the best actors of his generation, so any project in which he gets is merely icing on the cake at this point.  Nevertheless, in another attempt to make …

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    Coco Owns the Holiday Weekend – Weekly Box Office Report

    by Nick Kush November 27, 2017
    by Nick Kush November 27, 2017

    Thanksgiving weekend is normally a pretty hectic time for movie theaters, and this year was no exception.  Some movies such as Coco benefitted from the long weekend as many people were off from work.  But, other …

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    December 2017 Movie Preview

    by Nick Kush November 26, 2017
    by Nick Kush November 26, 2017

    December has become a hodge podge for the film industry.  It’s where indie darlings begin there ascent into the mind of the academy, and where mega blockbusters make a ton of money.  There’s a lot to navigate …

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    Film Review – Lady Bird (2017)

    by Nick Kush November 25, 2017
    by Nick Kush November 25, 2017

    With Thanksgiving over and done, the focus of many individuals turns to the Christmas season…and the frontrunners for Best Picture in the 2018 Oscar race!  A24 is no stranger to this time of year after …

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    Film Review – Jim & Andy: The Great Beyond – Featuring a Very Special, Contractually Obligated Mention of Tony Clifton (2017)

    by Nick Kush November 24, 2017
    by Nick Kush November 24, 2017

    Method acting is a fascinating part of the film industry.  Actors and actresses are lauded for losing themselves in characters, becoming those people.  But, sometimes the pursuit of a spot-on performance can stir up many …

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    Film Review – Coco (2017)

    by Nick Kush November 23, 2017
    by Nick Kush November 23, 2017

    Disney and Pixar have owned Thanksgiving weekend the past few years, and this year is no different with the release of a new, original film, Coco!  The film begins Pixar’s plan to inject more original …

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    Top 10 Best Food Movies of All-Time

    by Nick Kush November 22, 2017
    by Nick Kush November 22, 2017

    Thanksgiving is right around the corner, meaning that people will gather from all areas to enjoy food…and try to avoid the grandparents that bring up politics before the turkey is even cut.  Better yet, here’s …

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    The DC Extended Universe Can Still Work, and Here’s How

    by Nick Kush November 21, 2017
    by Nick Kush November 21, 2017

    There are certainly fans of Justice League, but it appears that the general consensus is that the film was pretty underwhelming.  Earning less than stellar reviews and box office returns, many point to Justice League as another nail …

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    Justice League Disappoints in its Debut Weekend – Weekly Box Office Report

    by Nick Kush November 20, 2017
    by Nick Kush November 20, 2017

    Many have been waiting years for a live-action Justice League film.  But, although the superhero flick made some cash, it was certainly a letdown from a monetary perspective, allowing other films to thrive and receive …

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    Film Review – Wonder (2017)

    by Nick Kush November 19, 2017
    by Nick Kush November 19, 2017

    In another classic example of counterprogramming, Wonder is looking to take advantage of the moviegoing audience that doesn’t care about superheroes saving the world.  Based on the best-selling novel on the same name, Wonder is bound to make some …

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    Film Review – Mudbound (2017)

    by Nick Kush November 18, 2017
    by Nick Kush November 18, 2017

    In an attempt to make some noise at the Oscars in a few months, Netflix purchased a film that seems primed to be a powerful, resonant piece of art, especially in today’s cultural climate.  Dee …

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    Film Review – Justice League (2017)

    by Nick Kush November 17, 2017
    by Nick Kush November 17, 2017

    Let’s be honest, both fans and haters of the DC universe are intrigued by the outcome of Justice League.  The film has long been under scrutiny (and reshoots) that have only made the storylines even juicier.  …

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    Film Review – My Friend Dahmer (2017)

    by Nick Kush November 16, 2017
    by Nick Kush November 16, 2017

    The mind of a serial killer is a never-ending web of insanity and curiousity that makes for a fascinating, and incredibly uncomfortable, feature film.  My Friend Dahmer is no exception as the film looks into the mind …

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    MovieBabble’s Dream Movie Projects…Part 6!

    by Nick Kush November 15, 2017
    by Nick Kush November 15, 2017

    Dream projects is back for another round of fun movie ideas.  Let’s be honest, you’re tired of the same slop that Hollywood keeps feeding you, and I don’t blame you!  Wouldn’t you rather see stars …

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    The Art vs. The Artist – What Should We Do About Films that Include Sexual Offenders?

    by Nick Kush November 14, 2017
    by Nick Kush November 14, 2017

    The unfortunate of reality of Hollywood is becoming more apparent as more sexual offenders are accused every single day.  Men like Louis C.K and Kevin Spacey are just a few of the big names that …

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    Murder on the Orient Express and Daddy’s Home 2 Open Strong – Weekly Box Office Report

    by Nick Kush November 13, 2017
    by Nick Kush November 13, 2017

    Although Marvel’s Thor: Ragnarok still led the way this week, other films like Daddy’s Home 2 and Murder on the Orient Express have much to be excited about after learning of the box office results …

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    Film Review – Daddy’s Home 2 (2017)

    by Nick Kush November 12, 2017
    by Nick Kush November 12, 2017

    As November gets into full swing, more Hollywood studios are beginning to forget about Thanksgiving and head right into the Christmas season.  This time, Paramount is the culprit as they’ve released Daddy’s Home 2, the …

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    Film Review – Murder on the Orient Express (2017)

    by Nick Kush November 11, 2017
    by Nick Kush November 11, 2017

    Although people’s tastes have changed over time, the love for some stories have not.  The second weekend in Novemeber of 2017 resurrects another timeless story, Murder on the Orient Express!  Kenneth Branagh helms this period …

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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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    What Exactly is the Future of Film?

    by Nick Kush November 8, 2017
    by Nick Kush November 8, 2017

    With the rise of streaming and other developments in recent years, the film industry has gotten even murkier.  Studios and other business entities are scrambling to stay ahead the curve, all the while new, botique …

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    Disney Not Purchasing Fox May be Great for Hollywood

    by Nick Kush November 8, 2017
    by Nick Kush November 8, 2017

    Early this week, news broked that Disney and Fox were in initial discussions for Disney to purchase a majority stake of Fox.  However, other reports have since broke claiming that talks are “dead.”  This purchase …

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    Film Review – Thor (2011)

    by Nick Kush November 7, 2017
    by Nick Kush November 7, 2017

    Kenneth Branagh has established himself as a blue chip director in Hollywood.  Before his latest film, Murder on the Orient Express, releases to the public, let’s take a look at one of his more well-known features, Thor!  …

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    Thor RagnaROCKS the Box Office – Weekly Box Office Report

    by Nick Kush November 6, 2017
    by Nick Kush November 6, 2017

    After a record-low month of October, Thor and company came to save the day as Thor: Ragnarok destroyed the competition this past weekend.  Other films did all they could to claim all the scraps that Ragnarok left for them, but …

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  • Top 10 Lists

    Top 10 Best Movie Trailers of All-Time

    by Nick Kush November 5, 2017
    by Nick Kush November 5, 2017

    We’ve all been there.  You’ve been waiting for months to see the first bit of footage for your most anticipated film of the year.  And when it finally comes, your expectations only grow as the …

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    Film Review – A Bad Moms Christmas (2017)

    by Nick Kush November 4, 2017
    by Nick Kush November 4, 2017

    Last year, many were delightfully surprised with Bad Moms, a raunchy comedy that did surprisingly well at the box office, prompting STX Entertainment to quickly re-up the entire cast for another go-around to put together another …

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    Film Review – Thor: Ragnarok (2017)

    by Nick Kush November 3, 2017
    by Nick Kush November 3, 2017

    The Marvel Cinematic Universe returns to the stars for another adventure with the god of thunder himself.  Before Marvel gears up for Avengers: Infinty War next year, there’s still some loose ends to clean up in the …

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    Worst Movies of October 2017

    by Nick Kush November 2, 2017
    by Nick Kush November 2, 2017

    To put it bluntly, there were a lot of pretty terrible movies that came out in October.  From films going for awards that are way too far outside their grasp to popcorn flicks that skimped …

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    Best Movies of October 2017

    by Nick Kush November 1, 2017
    by Nick Kush November 1, 2017

    October had some interesting developments, including a big step forward for Netflix’s original programming.  While there was still a lot of sludge to sift through, that topic is better for another article altogether.  Instead, let’s …

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    Top 10 Best Horror Movies of All-Time

    by Nick Kush October 31, 2017
    by Nick Kush October 31, 2017

    It’s that time of year again when the spookiest movies come out to play.  We gather around as groups to be simultaneously scared and entertained as we eat gross amounts of candy that we’ll regret …

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