For many people, Halloween means watching horror movies. Television networks air marathons of the standard franchises: A Nightmare on Elm Street, Friday the 13th, and my favorite, Halloween. While I do partake in some of this,…
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Is ‘Batman (1989)’ Still Making Us Smile After 30 Years?
by Cammy Maddenby Cammy MaddenAfter 30 years, what makes Batman (1989) truly unique within the franchise? Despite the movie’s title, this isn’t a Batman movie. A pretty bold claim, I know. I’ll admit that it had been about a…
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I never expected Dumbo to ever appear on the roster of Disney’s live-action remakes rolling out since 2010. Like so many, I questioned this decision. The announcement that Tim Burton would be directing only added…
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‘The Nightmare Before Christmas’ – Why I Don’t Like it as Much as Everyone Else
by Steven Ruizby Steven RuizToday marks the 25th anniversary of Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas! It’s everyone’s favorite Halloween/Christmas movie to watch on either or both holidays! Freeform even puts it on both their Halloween and Christmas themed…
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Whether you love it or not, Disney’s been on a roll with their latest formula. Take a beloved movie from the past, and give it a star-studded, real world, modern update. They’re not the first…
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As far back as I can remember I’ve enjoyed watching movie musicals from what they call the golden age of Hollywood. Some particular favorites of mine are The Bandwagon, Stormy Weather, and Oliver. And even…