By now, everyone knows that Tommy Wiseau is by far one of the greatest actors in history. No other person can reach his level of emotion or his infectious charisma. Ever since his breakout performance…
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In this time of Coronavirus deluge and upheaval, I think it’s time for a top 10 list, don’t you? That’s right, folks — today, we are looking at some of the best outbreak movies! (In…
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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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There’s a scene in Dead Poets Society (1989) where English teacher John Keating (Robin Williams) has his students walk around a courtyard to demonstrate a lesson in conformity. If you put some people in a line…
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I collect films on Blu-Ray, so I own a pretty substantial number of films. The other day when I was trying to decide what to watch, I saw Kong: Skull Island on the shelf. The…
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Why Disney Is Going to Break the Bank and Drain Your Wallet in 2019
by Brennan Dubéby Brennan DubéThe following article on Disney and its outlook for 2019 was published in its original form on 71Republic on December 2nd. Disney has always been a successful studio. One that often times has branded itself through…
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The Curse of the Black Pearl 15 Years Later: What’s the Next Disney Ride that Deserves a Movie?
by Lance Heardby Lance HeardOn the anniversary of Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003), we address a familiar question. Which should come first, the Disney movie or the Disney Park attraction? July 9th marks 15…
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It seems like every movie nowadays makes it on to the list of top 10 highest grossing films. The oldest movie on the list is from 1997–James Cameron’s Titanic. After that, the oldest highest-grossing movie was made…
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Action movies often draw mixed reviews from critics because of their focus on things like gunfights, car chases, and harrowing rescue scenes, which often come at the expense of plot continuity and purposeful dialogue. So,…
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With Memorial Day right around the corner, the summer season is about to get into full swing. That means that massive blockbuster films are about to be released on a weekly basis. Before the summer…