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    I’m Giving Everyone a Cinematic Universe

    by Kali Tuttle July 21, 2021
    by Kali Tuttle July 21, 2021

    I feel like every movie made today has to be a part of a larger cinematic universe. Marvel, DC, Star Wars, etc. Of course, there are dozens of standalone films for every movie that’s part…

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    ‘Citizen Kane’, ‘Paddington 2’ and the Oversimplification of Film Criticism

    by Collin Willis May 30, 2021
    by Collin Willis May 30, 2021

    This weekend, a 2017 review of the film Paddington 2 was added to Rotten Tomatoes, dropping its perfect score from 100% Fresh to a weak 99%. This follows the recent addition of a review from…

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    Big Monke, Marky Mark, and George Lucas Walk Into a Bar

    by Collin Willis February 1, 2021
    by Collin Willis February 1, 2021

    Though the days of food buffets have come to pass, Brennan and I offer up a smorgasbord of movie-related content. We talk about the newest episode of WandaVision and its MCU connecting threads. We share some…

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  • Surveys

    You Can Only Keep the First 15 Minutes of One, Single Movie: Make Your Pick!

    by Danny O'Dea November 12, 2020
    by Danny O'Dea November 12, 2020

    When I first asked my girlfriend this question, she said “Danny what the hell, get out, I’m trying to teach first grade virtually, get out of the room!” “Perfect,” I said, “let’s ask them too!”…

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  • Top 10 Lists

    Top 10 Best Masks in Movie History

    by Nick Kush September 23, 2020
    by Nick Kush September 23, 2020

    Among many other things, 2020 has turned the mental checklist of “phone, keys, wallet” to “phone, keys, wallet, and mask.” You can’t walk outside without coming across someone wearing a mask (hopefully), and when it…

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  • Features

    “What’s In the Box?”: Analyzing the Mystery Box

    by Collin Willis August 2, 2020
    by Collin Willis August 2, 2020

    The biggest challenge for any movie is getting the audience to care. You have to draw the audience into the story and the lives of the characters before the film can have any real meaning.…

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  • Top 10 Lists

    Top 10 Most Annoying Children in Movies

    by Kali Tuttle July 26, 2020
    by Kali Tuttle July 26, 2020

    I love children… most of the time. I have three nieces and three nephews that I would do anything for. The children I’m about to talk about, on the other hand, are the devil’s spawn. If…

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  • Retrospectives

    Here’s Why Yoda Sucks in ‘The Empire Strikes Back’

    by Kali Tuttle May 22, 2020
    by Kali Tuttle May 22, 2020

    It has been 40 years since Star Wars: Episode V — The Empire Strikes Back (1980) came out, which seems incorrect at first glance. I love Star Wars and everything in the Star Wars universe. I love…

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  • Reviews

    Giving Tommy Wiseau the Roles He Deserved

    by Kali Tuttle May 19, 2020
    by Kali Tuttle May 19, 2020

    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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    Mission: Impodsible

    by Collin Willis May 11, 2020
    by Collin Willis May 11, 2020

    AMC appears to have found a potential ally, or overlord, in Amazon. After preliminary meetings between the two this week, AMC’s stock rose astronomically. As the theater slump continues, any news is good news to…

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    Quarantine Podantino

    by Collin Willis April 14, 2020
    by Collin Willis April 14, 2020

    Have you ever noticed how every movie that has the word “rise” in the title is the worst movie in the trilogy? Well, Brennan and I have. Quarantine leads the mind to many an unusual…

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    Quarantine Staff Picks: Part 1

    by The MovieBabble Staff April 8, 2020
    by The MovieBabble Staff April 8, 2020

    Here at MovieBabble, we like to watch movies, obviously. However, the Coronavirus has created a sudden drop off in the number of new movies for us to watch. But we will not be stopped, and…

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  • Top 10 Lists

    Top 10 Biggest Movie Plot Holes

    by Kali Tuttle March 11, 2020
    by Kali Tuttle March 11, 2020

    It’s so easy to miss plot holes, both as a filmmaker and a film-watcher. They can hide in plain sight and if you aren’t looking for it, you may not see them. But I can…

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  • Reviews

    Count Dooku Was a True Jedi: Agreeing with the Villains of Star Wars

    by Collin Willis January 31, 2020
    by Collin Willis January 31, 2020

    Yes, part two of the acclaimed, award-winning series is here. This time, I’m talking about Count Dooku (Darth Tyranus), the most virtuous man in the galaxy far, far away. Though many Jedi would claim him…

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  • Reviews

    Chancellor Palpatine Was Right: Agreeing with the Villains of Star Wars

    by Collin Willis January 22, 2020
    by Collin Willis January 22, 2020

    Star Wars is a messy topic of discussion these days. I’m not here to discuss its merits (The Last Jedi), nor its faults (The Rise of Skywalker). I’m here to discuss one thing and one thing…

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    ‘1917’ Wages War on the Box Office as ‘Underwater’ Sinks Fast

    by Collin Willis January 13, 2020
    by Collin Willis January 13, 2020

    1917 has stormed the box office to critical and audience praise. With little in the way of competition coming soon, it’s sure to have solid box office legs. It’s followed by The Rise of Skywalker which is…

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  • Surveys

    2019 in Film Exit Survey: What Films Came Away as the Big Winners and Losers?

    by The MovieBabble Staff January 7, 2020
    by The MovieBabble Staff January 7, 2020

    The MovieBabble staff saw many a film in 2019. Now that we have turned the calendar over to a new decade and had a moment to reflect, it’s time to close the book on the…

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    The MovieBabble Podcast’s 2019 Recap… and ‘The Grudge’

    by Collin Willis January 6, 2020
    by Collin Willis January 6, 2020

    Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker is still going strong in its third weekend at the box office, though still below its predecessor’s gross. It’s followed by Jumanji: The Next Level in its fourth weekend. Little…

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    ‘The Rise of Skywalker’ Exit Survey: The Skywalker Saga Ends With a Whimper

    by The MovieBabble Staff December 26, 2019
    by The MovieBabble Staff December 26, 2019

    Disney made a big splash when they purchased Lucasfilm film earlier this decade and quickly announced plans for another Star Wars trilogy. Cut to the end of 2019, and we’re all scratching our heads a…

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  • Retrospectives

    Through Lively Parody, ‘Galaxy Quest’ is Still a Wonderful Salute to Fandom

    by Cammy Madden December 24, 2019
    by Cammy Madden December 24, 2019

    Galaxy Quest represents a relic from a by-gone era: one where spoofs and parodies were produced far more frequently. Gone are the days where we could see Charlie Sheen or Leslie Nielsen appearing in a…

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    ‘The Rise of Skywalker’ Falls Short of ‘The Last Jedi’ While ‘Cats’ is F’ing WEIRD

    by Collin Willis December 23, 2019
    by Collin Willis December 23, 2019

    After months of discourse and anticipation, Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker is here to cause much more discourse and anticipation. The film is proving to be just as divisive as Rian Johnson’s The Last Jedi, though…

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  • Reviews

    For a Nonfan, ‘Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker’ is Exactly What You’d Expect

    by Callum Britter December 23, 2019
    by Callum Britter December 23, 2019

    When it comes to the hotly debated subject of football and ‘your team’, I like to think of myself as Switzerland. Not because I support them in the World Cup, but because I take an…

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  • ReviewsScience Fiction

    ‘Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker’ is a Sporadically Fun but Ultimately Disappointing Conclusion

    by Spencer Henderson December 22, 2019
    by Spencer Henderson December 22, 2019

    I love Star Wars. I am 24 years old, and I grew up watching the original trilogy on VHS, and the Prequel Trilogy in theaters. I have been a fan of these films for literally…

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  • Rankings

    Every Star Wars Movie Ranked From Worst to Best

    by Nick Kush December 22, 2019
    by Nick Kush December 22, 2019

    There’s no denying that Star Wars has become one of the most popular franchises in film history, if not the most popular. George Lucas changed the cinematic landscape back in 1977, and we’ve felt it ever since. …

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    The Road to the End: The Star Wars Saga Leading Up to ‘The Rise of Skywalker’

    by Brennan Dubé December 19, 2019
    by Brennan Dubé December 19, 2019

    The Star Wars franchise has reigned supreme since the 1970s. Nonstop box office success, tons of acclaim, and a fanbase that might be the biggest in the world when it comes to films, the Star Wars franchise has…

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    ‘Jumanji: The Next Level’ Rumbles Through the Box Office, ‘Frozen II’ Crosses $1 Billion, and ‘Richard Jewell’ Bombs

    by Collin Willis December 16, 2019
    by Collin Willis December 16, 2019

    Jumanji: The Next Level is flying off the goodwill of its predecessor. With a strong $60 million dollar debut, will The Next Level also have the legs of its predecessor? Frozen II also made substantial gains this weekend…

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  • Retrospectives

    Two Years Later: A Look at ‘The Last Jedi’

    by Spencer Henderson December 11, 2019
    by Spencer Henderson December 11, 2019

    Since December 15th, 2017, seemingly every conversation involving Star Wars drifts into a discussion about Star Wars Episode VIII: The Last Jedi, directed by Rian Johnson. Regardless of your personal thoughts on the film, one…

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  • Features

    Toxic Fandom and You: Exploring an Unfortunate Trend in Film Discourse

    by Collin Willis September 4, 2019
    by Collin Willis September 4, 2019

    Tommy Lee Jones put it best (as Agent Kay) when he said that “People are dumb, panicky dangerous animals and you know it.“. While being a fan of a particular franchise or series is fun,…

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  • Reviews

    When Silence in Film is an Asset

    by Collin Willis July 14, 2019
    by Collin Willis July 14, 2019

    Believe it or not, films used to be without sound. However, once sound was introduced the art of silent film was quickly abandoned. While sound no doubt improves film in many ways, it isn’t always…

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  • Retrospectives

    Is ‘The Mummy’ (1999) Just Another Reboot?

    by Adina Bernstein May 28, 2019
    by Adina Bernstein May 28, 2019

    Hollywood is addicted to sequels, prequels, reboots and remakes. The question that I, as the average audience member has to ask, is this is sequel, prequel, reboot or remake any different than its predecessor? Or…

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