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    Tribeca Film Festival 2022 Review: ‘Babysitter’

    by James Y. Lee June 20, 2022
    by James Y. Lee June 20, 2022

    There’s a certain type of fascination in watching a film where you can immediately tell that other people’s enjoyment of it will be almost entirely predicated on how much they’re able to live with its…

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  • ComedyDramaReviews

    ‘Best Sellers’: Finding Literary Truth in the Modern World

    by Chris van Dijk September 22, 2021
    by Chris van Dijk September 22, 2021

    Can the literary art form still survive in this hyperactive, Twitter-operating, modern age? Bookworms venturing through desolated libraries and soon-to-be bankrupt bookstores may find themselves out of time, yearning for a time where a 400-page…

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  • DramaReviews

    Melbourne International Film Festival 2021 Review: ‘La Verónica’

    by Nick Kush August 22, 2021
    by Nick Kush August 22, 2021

    Despite how much social media is seemingly at the center of our lives, there are still only precious few good movies about the subject. What is it that makes it so hard to capture? Is…

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  • ComedyReviews

    Robert De Niro Tries to Kill Tommy Lee Jones in the Mild Hollywood Satire, ‘The Comeback Trail’

    by Chris van Dijk July 2, 2021
    by Chris van Dijk July 2, 2021

    When it comes to the Hollywood satire, the gold standard will forever be Billy Wilder’s Sunset Boulevard, followed by Robert Altman’s The Player. Other underappreciated jewels to this genre are The Coen Brothers’ Barton Fink,…

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  • Series

    My Explorations of Tubi TV: Part 13

    by Ingrid Dendievel June 1, 2021
    by Ingrid Dendievel June 1, 2021

    Tubi TV is a fascinating, free service full of cult oddities from around the world. It’s got a little bit of everything a movie fan could ever want. As such, on a recurring basis, we’re…

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  • Reviews

    8 Characters I Could Destroy in Physical Combat

    by Kali Tuttle November 23, 2020
    by Kali Tuttle November 23, 2020

    I could absolutely destroy Vincent Vega from Pulp Fiction (1994) in physical combat. There is no way I could lose. Sure, he has a gun and he’s unpredictable, but he also dances like a nerd and could…

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  • Retrospectives

    ‘The Great Dictator’: A Satire with an Always Vital Message

    by Adina Bernstein October 8, 2020
    by Adina Bernstein October 8, 2020

    War is complicated. Humanity is complicated. Put them together and there is a perfect storm of destruction and loss of life. But satire has a way of allowing us to both laugh and think clearly.…

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  • Reviews

    What If Christopher Nolan Made a Rom-Com?

    by Kali Tuttle September 26, 2020
    by Kali Tuttle September 26, 2020

    For those of you that just couldn’t get enough of Tenet, Christopher Nolan has another great film coming to theaters soon! Nolan’s newest film takes a surprising turn as he dives into directing a romantic comedy.…

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    Y’all Seen Neil Breen’s ‘Twisted Pair’?

    by Kali Tuttle August 12, 2020
    by Kali Tuttle August 12, 2020

    I like to think that the two best directors on the planet are Tommy Wiseau and Neil Breen. However, when it comes down to it, Neil Breen has the upper hand. He uses better special…

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    My Explorations of Tubi TV: Part 1

    by Ingrid Dendievel May 12, 2020
    by Ingrid Dendievel May 12, 2020

    So, you’ve never heard about Tubi TV? If you are a movie freak, then you are missing out on some really cool stuff. Tubi TV is a lot like Netflix and Amazon Prime, except that……

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  • ComedyReviews

    Jean Dujardin Stars as a Jacket Enthusiast Turned Serial Killer in ‘Deerskin’

    by Nick Kush April 30, 2020
    by Nick Kush April 30, 2020

    I agonized over the title of this article for some time. (SEO is tough, ya’ll.) But sometimes, when a movie is as ridiculous as Deerskin, being as plain as possible can do wonders. It paints…

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    ‘The Hunt’ is a Decent Watch, but Not Much to Think About

    by Chris van Dijk April 1, 2020
    by Chris van Dijk April 1, 2020

    On paper, The Hunt didn’t seem to offer anything new. The initial premise calls back to the 1924’s short story, The Most Dangerous Game, which has been adapted numerous times — most notably, of course,…

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  • Reviews

    I Tried Holding My Breath Underwater and Nearly Died Watching These Movies

    by Kali Tuttle January 2, 2020
    by Kali Tuttle January 2, 2020

    Have you ever tried holding your breath during underwater scenes in movies to see if you would have survived? Well, that’s what I did. After doing this challenge, I’ve come to realize that I would…

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  • Retrospectives

    ‘Back to the Future Part II’ is the Worst in the Franchise

    by Collin Willis November 22, 2019
    by Collin Willis November 22, 2019

    Back to the Future Part II is iconic, but that doesn’t mean that it’s a good movie. While it’s flashy visuals and its satirization of America’s future are fun, the movie itself is a mess.…

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  • ComedyReviews

    Taika Waititi is Channeling His Softer (But Still Zany) Side in ‘Jojo Rabbit’

    by Nick Kush November 9, 2019
    by Nick Kush November 9, 2019

    So far in his career, Taika Waititi has essentially told two kinds of stories: ones that are nothing but unabashedly goofy chaos (think What We Do in the Shadows or Thor: Ragnarok) or a coming-of-age…

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  • Reviews

    Movies that Could Benefit from a blink-182 Song

    by Kali Tuttle October 9, 2019
    by Kali Tuttle October 9, 2019

    blink-182 is one of the most prolific punk rock bands of recent years (the 90s are recent — fight me). They emerged on the scene in the 1990s and have managed to stay relevant throughout…

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  • HorrorReviews

    ‘Tone-Deaf’ is a Delightful Gory Gem Starring a Wonderfully Unhinged Robert Patrick

    by Chris van Dijk August 27, 2019
    by Chris van Dijk August 27, 2019

    Seeing a noted character actor, someone known for a long list of memorable supporting roles, take on a lead role — especially if the role requires a certain amount of psychotic ham — is likely…

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  • Retrospectives

    Looking on the Bright Side of ‘Life of Brian’ After 40 Years

    by Cammy Madden August 17, 2019
    by Cammy Madden August 17, 2019

    Monty Python’s Life of Brian is one of the finest examples of British comedy. The movie is considered a classic. One that is enjoyed by generations old and new. Nowadays, we can view the movie’s…

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    Satire Review – Frankenstein’s Monster’s Monster, Frankenstein (2019)

    by Collin Willis July 18, 2019
    by Collin Willis July 18, 2019

    At 32 minutes, Frankenstein’s Monster’s Monster, Frankenstein is the shortest contender for this year’s academy award. It is the masterpiece of David Harbour III, the talented actor known solely for his role in Hellboy (2019).…

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  • Reviews

    Actors and Actress as Ice Cream Flavors (Part 2)

    by Kali Tuttle July 12, 2019
    by Kali Tuttle July 12, 2019

    I got to tell you, this has been one of the most enjoyable articles to write for this website. It combines two of my favorite things: movies and ice cream. In all reality though, I…

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  • Reviews

    Actors and Actresses as Ice Cream Flavors (Part 1)

    by Kali Tuttle July 10, 2019
    by Kali Tuttle July 10, 2019

    The idea of imagining certain celebrities as ice cream flavors is a version of a slightly dead meme, wherein internet users imagine famous people as certain products or items; some of my favorite have included…

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  • Reviews

    How to Make the Perfect College Film

    by Kali Tuttle April 26, 2019
    by Kali Tuttle April 26, 2019

    I’m currently in college, so I know basically everything that actually happens on college campuses. The movies make it seem like it’s partying, smoking weed, drinking, and sex every night, but I can tell you…

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  • Retrospectives

    We All Have Our Bad Days: 25 Years of ‘Serial Mom’

    by Michael Heimbaugh April 19, 2019
    by Michael Heimbaugh April 19, 2019

    John Waters’ films are all about transgression. Like his contemporary David Lynch, the underground cinema icon seeks to expose the rot at the heart of the idyllic world of post-World War II America. But where…

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  • Retrospectives

    Long Live the Hud: 25 Years of ‘The Hudsucker Proxy’

    by Michael Heimbaugh March 19, 2019
    by Michael Heimbaugh March 19, 2019

    The film world rightly regards Joel and Ethan Coen as among the most innovative filmmakers of their generation. A large part of the brothers’ popularity is their uncanny ability to work within various genres while…

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  • Retrospectives

    ‘Office Space’ Will Always Be Too Real

    by Veronica Clarke February 13, 2019
    by Veronica Clarke February 13, 2019

    Have you ever worked in an office? Then Office Space is a film about your life. The technology may be twenty years out of date, cubicles may be replaced with open plan offices, but still:…

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  • Action/AdventureReviews

    Film Review – Cold Pursuit (2019)

    by Sean Coates February 7, 2019
    by Sean Coates February 7, 2019

    10 years after the release of Taken, anytime you see Liam Neeson on a poster with a killer’s stare and the word ‘revenge’ in the tagline, you know what you’re in for: an over-the-top action…

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  • Streaming HorrorStreaming Reviews

    Film Review – Velvet Buzzsaw (2019)

    by Chris van Dijk February 7, 2019
    by Chris van Dijk February 7, 2019

    Seconds after finishing the trailer, I contacted the MovieBabble crew and requested to review Velvet Buzzsaw. It looked absolutely demented, and therefore perfect for the likes of me. It sold itself as a supernatural slasher…

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  • Reviews

    The Artist, the Rat King and Jack: A Deeper Look into ‘The House that Jack Built’

    by Chris van Dijk January 2, 2019
    by Chris van Dijk January 2, 2019

    This article will be filled with spoilers for The House that Jack Built and numerous other works of Lars von Trier.  Debuting on December 14th at the Cannes Film Festival, The House That Jack Built is…

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  • Reviews

    Marvel and DC Are Taking Over So I Made a New Superhero Universe

    by Kali Tuttle December 12, 2018
    by Kali Tuttle December 12, 2018

    Before any comic book nerds come at me telling me about the numerous superhero universes there are, please keep in mind that the last time I read something was in elementary school. I no longer…

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  • Retrospectives

    ‘They Live’ Still Has Something to Say

    by Veronica Clarke November 13, 2018
    by Veronica Clarke November 13, 2018

    They Live was released in 1988 with John Carpenter using the film to satirize the so-called “Reaganomics” of 80s America. It deals with a drifter who finds sunglasses that show the world is controlled by aliens. They…

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