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…
The Rise of Skywalker
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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 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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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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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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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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PodcastsThe MovieBabble Podcast
‘The Rise of Skywalker’ Falls Short of ‘The Last Jedi’ While ‘Cats’ is F’ing WEIRD
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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ReviewsScience Fiction
‘Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker’ is a Sporadically Fun but Ultimately Disappointing Conclusion
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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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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PodcastsThe MovieBabble Podcast
The Road to the End: The Star Wars Saga Leading Up to ‘The Rise of Skywalker’
by Brennan Dubéby Brennan DubéThe 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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PodcastsThe MovieBabble Podcast
‘Jumanji: The Next Level’ Rumbles Through the Box Office, ‘Frozen II’ Crosses $1 Billion, and ‘Richard Jewell’ Bombs
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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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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Shazam! claimed its second week as the top box office grosser this weekend, with Little opening up in the number two spot. But the real story here is Hellboy, which struggled mightily, failing to compete with the…