Kids, eh? Buncha weirdos the lot of ’em. Not yours obviously, they’re lovely. No offense meant. But they can be confusing little blighters at times, something horror movies have used since at least 1960 with …
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Volcanoes are probably my worst fear. I watched Dante’s Peak and was scared, so I don’t know why I was so eager to jump into Volcano. I had no need to worry though, as Volcano was about the most ridiculous …
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Retrospectives
‘The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance’ Is a Tale of Contrast
by Kali Tuttleby Kali TuttleJohn Wayne and James Stewart were two of the defining actors of Westerns in the mid-20th century. Movies like The Searchers, Winchester ’73, and, of course, The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance are still well-received films that are …
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The Cabin in the Woods is probably my most-watched film of all time by now. It’s the perfect film for any occasion. There’s so much that makes it rewatchable every year, and as time goes …
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FantasyReviews
‘Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore’ Should Save This Franchise
by Aubrey McKayby Aubrey McKayThe Secrets of Dumbledore never really stood a chance, did it? A tepid critical response to the first two films and controversy after controversy, left the once-promising “Wizarding World” fumbling its bag. It’s been nearly …
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This April we “celebrated” the 20th anniversary of the steaming heap of space garbage that is, Jason X. In my opinion, this film is the worst in the Friday the 13th franchise. Jason X was …
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I refuse to watch the Broadway musical Newsies because I have a strong loyalty to the 1992 Disney film version of the production starring Christian Bale. Why do I love it so much? The numbers are catchy, …
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Singin’ in the Rain is a go-to movie for me. I reach for it whenever I want something familiar and fun. The comedy holds up upon repeated viewings (and, in fact, seems to grow funnier), …
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ReviewsScience Fiction
‘Everything Everywhere All at Once’: The Daniels’ Latest Is One of the Best Films Ever Made
Sometimes a film comes around that is so deeply imaginative, so wildly entertaining, and so gut-bustingly hilarious that you leave the theater excited and grateful to have had the opportunity to experience it. These are …
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The Aviary opens on Jillian (Malin Akerman) and Blair (Lorenza Izzo) stumbling into the pre-dawn desert and looking back at a compound that “looks so small from here.” We quickly learn that they are escaping …
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Action/AdventureReviews
‘The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent’ and the Return of Nicolas Cage
by Jack Edgarby Jack EdgarA year ago, Nicolas Cage starred in a small, buzzy movie called Pig. When I wrote about it, I described his performance as somber and moving — an excellent Cage performance that put him back …
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Action/AdventureReviews
‘The Northman’: A Fierce, Awe-Inspiring Spectacle
by Sean Coatesby Sean CoatesRegular MovieBabble readers must be growing tired of every review from yours truly opening with a sermon-esque pontification bemoaning the state of contemporary studio cinema, desperately trying to find some light at the end of …
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Brad Pitt’s performance in The Devil’s Own is good. I think his Irish accent is melodious and I enjoy listening to it. Not being Irish myself, I can’t speak to the authenticity of it, but I …
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The Lawnmower Man isn’t the most popular sci-fi film ever made in the 90s. It’s certainly a weird one. Yet, it’s strangely relevant to 2022 and the wonders of modern technology. The Lawnmower Man is about Jobe …
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Coming off of the back of the critical failure The Woman in the Window, Joe Wright is making a return to form (of sorts) with his latest picture, the romantic, musical, period piece Cyrano. Based …
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March was a busy month at the box office. While The Batman took most of the commercial and critical kudos, Nick and I got to see plenty of other movies as well. We dive into …
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In 2002, the national sense of security and anxiety was at an all-time high in the aftermath of 9/11. Panic Room, a cerebral thriller with a twist on the home invasion genre, was released to …
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The internet is all about the best ever or the worst ever, even normally. During awards season it’s even more pronounced. Even on MovieBabble. But not everything can be a terrifying low or a dizzying …
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PodcastsThe MovieBabble Podcast
The Slap, ‘CODA’, and All Things Oscars Night
by Brennan Dubéby Brennan DubéAside from the slap heard around the world, the 94th Academy Awards were filled with a plethora of other highs and lows. This broadcast featured the return of the hosts, the first Best Picture win …
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The absurdly long-overdue second installment of Films from the Peninsula has finally arrived! In keeping with this column’s aim of recommending classics in Korean film history (the first of which was Lee Chang-dong’s Secret Sunshine), I’ve chosen …
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Top 10 Lists
Top 10 Best International Film Winners That Deserved Best Picture Nominations
by Ingridjeby IngridjeTwo years ago, we witnessed movie history when Parasite won the Oscar for the Best International Film, Best Director, Best Screenplay, and Best Picture. What will Drive My Car accomplish this year? In 2018, Roma …
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Streaming ReviewsStreaming Thriller
‘Deep Water’: Adrian Lyne Returns With This Lifeless Erotic Thriller
Star-studded erotic thrillers have long been out of fashion. Perhaps this is due to the viewer being more desensitized to sexual content. The stuff you see on your regular HBO show is often far more …
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I recently finished a deep dive on Sean Connery. Over the course of eighteen months, I sat down and watched EVERY Sean Connery film. I wrote about what I learned and decided to cap it …
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About eighteen months ago I had an idea. “What if I watched a Sean Connery movie tonight?”, I thought. Then I had an even better idea; “What if I watched every Sean Connery movie?”. That thought spawned …
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PodcastsThe MovieBabble Podcast
Picking Our Personal 2022 Oscar Winners
by Brennan Dubéby Brennan DubéThis time of year is all predictions, and with less than a week until the 94th Academy Awards, we decided to do something a little different. Listen to myself, Sophia, Jonathan, and Nick pick which …