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Olaf Lesniak

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    ‘Honey Boy’ Teaches Us Something New About Parenthood

    by Olaf Lesniak November 14, 2019
    by Olaf Lesniak November 14, 2019

    Honey Boy tells the story of a young actor, Otis (Noah Jupe), and his unhinged relationship with his father James (Shia LaBeouf). The film alternates between two periods: 1995 and 2005. Very early on, we find…

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    ‘Maleficent: Mistress of Evil’ Is The Fantasy Version of ‘The Fast and The Furious’

    by Olaf Lesniak October 30, 2019
    by Olaf Lesniak October 30, 2019

    It was merely five years ago when the one-and-done Maleficent arrived in theaters to great box office success. But outside of financial statements, the film didn’t make an impact and has been long forgotten ever since.…

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    Don’t Sleep on ‘Abominable’ — It’s One of The Better Animated Movies of 2019

    by Olaf Lesniak October 18, 2019
    by Olaf Lesniak October 18, 2019

    Earlier in the year, we saw the release of Missing Link. Not being a Laika animation fan, I decided to skip its run in the theaters. I didn’t see the film, and neither did you…

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    ‘It Chapter Two’ Loses Much of What Made Its Predecessor So Great

    by Olaf Lesniak September 19, 2019
    by Olaf Lesniak September 19, 2019

    Truth time: It Chapter Two failed me. It (2017) remains one of the biggest surprises and smash-hits of its respective year. I loved it so much that I saw it multiple times in theaters. The…

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    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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    Film Review – Stuber (2019)

    by Olaf Lesniak July 19, 2019
    by Olaf Lesniak July 19, 2019

    I knew going to see Stuber would require selling my soul. Well, here we are, another example proving why people don’t want to watch comedies in theaters anymore. If people want to watch a bad…

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    Film Review – Spider-Man: Far From Home (2019)

    by Olaf Lesniak July 11, 2019
    by Olaf Lesniak July 11, 2019

    Two years ago, Spider-Man: Homecoming gave us a true taste as to what this universe’s bleak Spider-Man had to offer. That’s right, I say ‘bleak’ because the character wasn’t Spider-Man; the movie changed too many…

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    Film Review – Men In Black: International (2019)

    by Olaf Lesniak June 21, 2019
    by Olaf Lesniak June 21, 2019

    Today I’m here to review a movie no one asked for. Not a single soul. Don’t get me wrong, Chris Hemsworth and Tessa Thompson is a match we’ve seen work before, and the Men In…

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    An Anecdote from the 59th Krakow Film Festival

    by Olaf Lesniak June 9, 2019
    by Olaf Lesniak June 9, 2019

    Some stories start at the end. My time at the 59th Krakow Film Festival is one of those stories. This is the place where I saw a mass of films ranging from feature-length documentaries to animated shorts.…

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    As a Marvel Fan, the Ending of ‘Avengers: Endgame’ Doesn’t Stick the Landing

    by Olaf Lesniak May 2, 2019
    by Olaf Lesniak May 2, 2019

    I’m a huge fan of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. In fact, my experience with these characters goes far beyond the movies, and into comics, video games, cartoons, toys, etc. Superhero movies are still the genre…

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    Film Review – Long Lost (2019)

    by Olaf Lesniak March 29, 2019
    by Olaf Lesniak March 29, 2019

    Any time a movie is compared to Karyn Kusama’s The Invitation, it’s starting off on the right track. Long Lost is an erotic thriller that’s on its way to release limited across 30 locations. If it’s…

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    Rejoice! Rejoice! James Gunn is Back to Direct ‘Guardians 3’!

    by Olaf Lesniak March 17, 2019
    by Olaf Lesniak March 17, 2019

    Behold! James Gunn is returning to direct Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 after Disney’s decision back in July 2018 to kick him off the project. The overwhelming support for the director brought the company an…

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    Like It Or Not, ‘Captain Marvel’ Will Be a Success

    by Olaf Lesniak February 27, 2019
    by Olaf Lesniak February 27, 2019

    Captain Marvel is Marvel Studios’ newest flick, and although the marketing itself doesn’t look all that impressive, that factor alone isn’t enough to indicate how well it’ll perform. If anything it’s already guaranteed to hit…

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    Film Review – Alita: Battle Angel (2019)

    by Olaf Lesniak February 17, 2019
    by Olaf Lesniak February 17, 2019

    I’ve been quite optimistic about Alita: Battle Angel from the moment the first teaser trailer dropped. There was something about it that felt special and quite cinematic. After the long wait, the movie is finally here and…

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    At a Time of Oscar Nominations: The MovieBabble Staff’s Best Movies of 2018

    by Olaf Lesniak January 22, 2019
    by Olaf Lesniak January 22, 2019

    The 91st Academy Awards nominations are here! This marks the commencement of the most exciting time of the year for movie fans around the globe. Prepare yourself for the season full of speculations, predictions, arguments,…

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    Film Review – Replicas (2019)

    by Olaf Lesniak January 16, 2019
    by Olaf Lesniak January 16, 2019

    Knock Knock, Exposed, The Whole Truth, To the Bone, Siberia, and Destination Wedding. What do all these movies have to do with each other? They date no earlier than 2015 and you’ve never heard of them. With the John Wick…

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    ‘Batman v Superman’ is the Greatest Movie of All Time

    by Olaf Lesniak January 11, 2019
    by Olaf Lesniak January 11, 2019

    EVERYONE! Agrees with this statement. No argument. And so I thought until I ran into an internet troll which led to the creation of this post. Little did he know Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice left…

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    Top 10 Most Anticipated Movies of 2019

    by Olaf Lesniak January 1, 2019
    by Olaf Lesniak January 1, 2019

    Farewell 2018 and hello 2019! With a new year comes more movies to enjoy, laugh or cry to, make fun of or throw a tantrum over. But today that’s all irrelevant as we focus on…

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    Film Review – Out of Many, One (2018)

    by Olaf Lesniak December 24, 2018
    by Olaf Lesniak December 24, 2018

    There are so many immigration documentaries out there that I questioned the need for another one. Yet today we also live in a more heated political climate than ever before. All Americans should know what…

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  • ComedyReviews

    Film Review – Brother of the Year (2018)

    by Olaf Lesniak December 23, 2018
    by Olaf Lesniak December 23, 2018

    After seeing Crazy Rich Asians I checked out the review of the movie on our site. Following the well-thought-out piece, I scrolled through the comments where I noticed one commenter bringing up an important topic up. They said, “My…

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    Film Review – Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle (2018)

    by Olaf Lesniak December 12, 2018
    by Olaf Lesniak December 12, 2018

    It’s as if it was only yesterday that we watched Disney’s live-action remake of The Jungle Book in theaters. Now Warner Bros. and Netflix are teaming up to deliver Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle. Comparisons between the two…

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  • FantasyReviews

    Film Review – Mortal Engines (2018)

    by Olaf Lesniak December 9, 2018
    by Olaf Lesniak December 9, 2018

    What are the chances Mortal Engines survives this holiday season from the clutches of Into the Spider-Verse, Aquaman, Marry Poppins Returns, and Bumblebee combined? Slim, I tell you. Universal might have overestimated their chances when it came to its marketability in such…

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    Film Review – Angela’s Christmas (2018)

    by Olaf Lesniak December 4, 2018
    by Olaf Lesniak December 4, 2018

    Netflix put out a new animated movie just in time for the Christmas season entitled Angela’s Christmas. This movie isn’t anything groundbreaking, but since it’s only 30 minutes long and you’re probably sick of watching Elf or Home Alone for the fiftieth time,…

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    Film Review – Relaxer (2018)

    by Olaf Lesniak December 1, 2018
    by Olaf Lesniak December 1, 2018

    Not every movie is a blockbuster or an Academy favorite. Relaxer is one of those films that do not fit either of those categories. With this said, it fits all the parameters of a cult classic…for others.…

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    Top 5 Characters that Should Be Official Disney Princesses

    by Olaf Lesniak November 28, 2018
    by Olaf Lesniak November 28, 2018

    No Mulan was hurt in the making of this piece. Surprisingly enough I have a lot to say a lot when it comes to this topic. Ralph Breaks the Internet just came out this past Thanksgiving,…

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  • ReviewsShorts

    Film Review – Denver Film Festival Short Films Part 3 (2018)

    by Olaf Lesniak November 9, 2018
    by Olaf Lesniak November 9, 2018

    These short films will be playing at the Denver Film Festival from October 31st to November 11th. Head over to the DFF’s website to purchase your tickets! The Denver Film Festival is here and the MovieBabble staff…

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  • DramaReviews

    Film Review – Chained for Life (2018) – DFF

    by Olaf Lesniak November 9, 2018
    by Olaf Lesniak November 9, 2018

    Chained for Life will be playing at the Denver Film Festival from October 31st to November 11th. Head over to the DFF’s website to purchase your tickets! Some movies get their word out through boasting their hundred million…

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  • DramaReviews

    Film Review – Boy Erased (2018)

    by Olaf Lesniak November 1, 2018
    by Olaf Lesniak November 1, 2018

    We are now in the middle of the award season, the time of the year that brings us the best there is in film. It’s when the often avoided themes get their proper spotlight. Today…

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  • Reviews

    On the Waterfront vs. Schindler’s List – Best vs. the Best

    by Olaf Lesniak October 24, 2018
    by Olaf Lesniak October 24, 2018

    This article pitting On the Waterfront vs. Schindler’s List in the Best vs. the Best series was originally published on reelreader.com, a great website for discussing pop culture and entertainment. We are taking another spin at…

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    ‘X-Men: Dark Phoenix’ Trailer Thoughts and Analysis

    by Olaf Lesniak September 27, 2018
    by Olaf Lesniak September 27, 2018

    The brand new Dark Phoenix trailer is out. It looks like the Disney-Fox deal wasn’t able to stop it from coming out as many of the fans had hoped. Yes, we’re still looking forward to…

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