If you thought We Need To Talk About Kevin (2011) was a dark undertaking, Lynne Ramsay‘s latest feature, You Were Never Really Here, socks you in the nether regions — searing a painful brand of, …
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Writer’s note: This article is for satirical and humorous purposes only. Now, the Hunger Games may sound like a horrifying bloodbath, but don’t forget, you can also find love there! Of course, you could spend …
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Almost every movie nowadays has at least one swear word in it. It’s not a huge issue, but how often does profanity need to be used and how often is it really just a filler for …
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Music is one of the most integral components of a film. A well-made film score can set the mood, foreshadow, further narrative action and plot, and even engage the audience. One of the best parts …
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Reviews
Converging Media: Is the Growing Trend of Adaptations in Film a Problem?
by Kali Tuttleby Kali TuttleMore and more movies are based on books. While some would call this a beneficial aspect of the film industry, is it really what Hollywood should be doing? My argument sounds similar to my criticisms …
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Top 10 Manly Names for Romantic Comedies to Preserve Your Masculinity
by Kali Tuttleby Kali TuttleWriters note: This article is for satirical and humorous purposes only. Obviously, it’d be ludicrous for a man to watch something with a feminine moniker like “chick flick.” However, even men enjoy a good romantic …
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Unpublished Review of Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back Discovered – “This Movie Ruins Literally Everything About Sequels”
Writers note: This article is for satirical and humorous purposes only. In an effort to maintain the integrity of a long rich history of american film criticism, we at MovieBabble have taken to unearthing writings …
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When we see those words, “based on a true story,” flash across the screen, our heart skips a beat. The story we are about to see is true. It’s real. It happened. But why this …
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Your favorite article-based series is back with another round of amazing movie ideas that need to get greenlit ASAP. From Yorgos Lanthimos directing a superhero movie to a sequel to Call Me by Your Name, let’s …
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Musicals are an essential part of American film culture. They bring us closer together through their spontaneous singing and artful way of portraying life. From Singin’ In the Rain to La La Land, moviegoers have flocked to …
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Tom Hanks — The King of Modern Hollywood When people think of great actors, one of the first names mentioned is Tom Hanks. He stars in arguably more recognizable and classic films than any other …
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Paddington 2 has already had a fair share of problems as it was sold from the monetarily and morally bankrupt Weinstein Company to Warner Bros. a few weeks ago. But now, it appears that the sequel to …
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The mind of a serial killer is a never-ending web of insanity and curiousity that makes for a fascinating, and incredibly uncomfortable, feature film. My Friend Dahmer is no exception as the film looks into the mind …
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A great example of a spot-on piece of truly aesthetic cinematic art is The Wizard of Oz (1939). It was directed by Victor Fleming, the same director who brought Margaret Mitchell’s novel Gone with the …
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The Death of Universal’s Dark Universe and the Issues with Universe Building in Film
by Nick Kushby Nick KushThe Hollywood Reporter released a report indicating that the much maligned Dark Universe may be dead after only one installment. After The Mummy underperformed and received horrible reviews, Universal has slowly backed away from the universe that …
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October had some interesting developments, including a big step forward for Netflix’s original programming. While there was still a lot of sludge to sift through, that topic is better for another article altogether. Instead, let’s …
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Over the course of history, some actors have been just so terrible that it actually becomes entertaining. The ability of some humans to look anything but on screen has made for countless cult favorites, leading …
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The Foreigner released last weekend. It’s about a business man with a mysterious past whose daughter is killed in a terrorist attack. He wants to find out who was involved in the attack so he …
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Ridley Scott has directed a handful of game-changing films in his time in Hollywood, but Gladiator did what few films have done in history: become a critical and cultural touchstone. Much has changed since the film came …
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Nowadays, moviegoers consistently use Rotten Tomatoes to gauge whether or not they should see a film in theaters or merely to properly manage their expectations. However, there are still some common misconceptions about how the …
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With Blade Runner 2049 coming out this weekend, it’s a perfect time to take a look back at Harrison Ford‘s filmography and see which of his films stand out as some of the best. This will be …
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35 years after the release of Ridley Scott‘s highly influential Blade Runner, its sequel, Blade Runner 2049, has finally arrived in theaters. With major talent such as Denis Villeneuve and Ryan Gosling added to the mix both …
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Vin Diesel Cast as a Potato in Upcoming Film, Actual Potatoes Claim ‘Humanwashing’
by Nick Kushby Nick KushAnother casting controversy has erupted in Hollywood with Vin Diesel caught right in the middle. The Report The highly anticipated film documenting the rise of The Idaho Potato Commission has finally found an actor for …
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Twenty-seven years after the release of the original, Sony Pictures has revamped the cult favorite, Flatliners, for the new age. Containing a likable cast, 2017’s Flatliners hopes to add to the intriguing questions that the original posed. …
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Now that Get Out has been out in theaters for a few weeks, the horror landscape looks to be revving up for a big year as we all await many new releases. With that in …