The Crow
The 1994 cult superhero film, The Crow, is sadly known more for the tragedy surrounding it rather than its own material. This isn’t to say that it went under the radar, as the film was a sleeper hit at the… Continue reading "The Crow"
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Sonic the Hedgehog 2
After the commercial success of the 2020 Sonic the Hedgehog film, Paramount finally saw potential in the popular Sega speedster mascot and began expanding a fresh little universe for the character, with a follow-up sequel being their first step. While… Continue reading "Sonic the Hedgehog 2"
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Poor Things
For every award season, there is often one film that particularly stands out as being bizarre and out-of-place. Whether this sentiment comes from a subjective viewpoint, or that the film itself is just odd and quite different from the line-up… Continue reading "Poor Things"
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Widows
Widows was originally a British Primetime television crime drama starring Ann Mitchell, Fiona Headley, Maureen O’Farrell, and Debby Bishop that aired between 1983 and 1995. Written by crime author, Lynda La Plante, the show about three recently widowed women coming… Continue reading "Widows"
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Gerald’s Game
Stephen King hasn’t always had the best film adaptations, but it’s always reassuring when you come across not only a film that seems to capture his spirit and tone of voice on the screen, but also a director who can… Continue reading "Gerald’s Game"
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The Tale of Princess Kaguya
The 2013 animated film, The Tale of Princess Kaguya, was based on the 10th century Japanese literary tale, The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter, and is considered one of the oldest surviving monogatri (otherwise known as a fictional prose narrative),… Continue reading "The Tale of Princess Kaguya"
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The Muppet Christmas Carol
A Christmas Carol is an incredibly timeless story that has existed in the pop culture space for several centuries now, and despite its rampant showcase in various different formats, it still holds a special place in the hearts of many… Continue reading "The Muppet Christmas Carol"
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The Pirates! Band of Misfits
Despite their legendary status (particularly in their home country of England), Aardman Animations hasn’t been a relevant name in the entertainment space for quite some time now. While everybody is familiar with their content and have very fond memories of… Continue reading "The Pirates! Band of Misfits"
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National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation
Out of all the National Lampoon Vacation films, Christmas Vacation is considered the strongest out of the four. While that opinion is highly subjective as everybody is going to view each of these movies differently, this 1989 follow-up was rated… Continue reading "National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation"
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The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes
The Hunger Games became a fairly popular franchise when it originally graced the screens in 2012. While unable to reach the heights of other popular mainstream novels like Harry Potter or The Lord of the Rings, the films that spawn… Continue reading "The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes"