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“Captain Marvel” is a marvelous addition to the MCU
Courtesy of Marvel Studios “Captain Marvel” is the long-awaited (and much critiqued) addition to the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). After being revealed in the end credits scene of “Avengers:...
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“Shazam!” shows a bright future for DC’s new era of superhero films
Courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures After several critical and box office disappointments, DC had succeeded in picking itself back up with successes in both “Aquaman” and “Wonder Woman.” However, they...
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Peele’s “Us” makes for a nail-biting thriller but falls short of its predecessor
Courtesy of Universal Pictures Jordan Peele’s sophomore film, “Us,” was a highly anticipated release following the success of his directorial debut “Get Out.” The film follows a family of four:...
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“Dumbo” fails to live up to the magic of the celebrated Disney classic
Courtesy of Walt Disney Studios “Dumbo,” along with “The Jungle Book,” “Cinderella,” and the upcoming “Aladdin,” is yet another live-action remake of a popular Disney film. Starring a cute CGI elephant...
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“The Best of Enemies” is an overly simplistic depiction of a complex and...
Courtesy of STX Films “The Best of Enemies” takes us through a trip in history to witness the unimaginable friendship between a civil rights activist and a KKK leader in Durham, North Carolina. While...
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The childlike “Unicorn Store” is saved by its star-studded cast
Courtesy of Netflix In her directorial debut, “Unicorn Store,” Brie Larson puts her acting chops to the test playing Kit, the eclectic protagonist. After “Room,” “Scott Pilgrim vs. the World” and most...
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“Hellboy”’s 2019 rebirth is a bloody mess
Courtesy of Lionsgate In 2004, film audiences were introduced to the half-demon paranormal detective that was Hellboy in a cult favorite film directed by Guillermo del Toro and starring Ron Perlman in...
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“The Perfect Date” is a messy and unsatisfying addition to the rom-com genre
Courtesy of Netflix Noah Centineo has reprised his role as romantic lead once again, this time in “The Perfect Date,” another Netflix-released teen romantic comedy. While critics speculated that...
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“Guava Island”: a good concept piece falls flat as Glover overextends his...
Courtesy of Amazon Studios This past weekend, Donald Glover released his surprise short film, “Guava Island.” This self-branded “island thriller” marked another collaboration between Glover and...
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“Avengers: Endgame”: the decisive end fans wanted
Courtesy of Walt Disney Motion Pictures “Avengers: Endgame” is an epic finale to the 11-year, 22-movie saga that started an $18.9 billion franchise. A successor to 2018’s “Infinity War,” this film...
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“Pokemon Detective Pikachu” is a faithful adaptation that brings the beloved...
Courtesy of Warner Bros. Motion Pictures “Pokemon Detective Pikachu” is finally in theaters and delivers Pokemon’s long-awaited entry into live-action film. Featuring a mix of well-crafted graphics and...
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“Knock Down the House” is an intimate perspective on 2018’s surge in female...
Courtesy of Netflix “Knock Down the House” is a documentary following the political campaigns of four underdog female political candidates. The era of Trump and the increasingly polarized political...
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“The Sun is Also a Star” is a cheesy young adult flick that remains endearing...
“The Sun is Also a Star,” the movie adaptation of the young adult (YA) novel by the same name, features “Grown-ish” star Yara Shahidi and newcomer Charles Melton in a nauseating romantic drama. The...
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“John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum” is a welcome addition to the trilogy,...
Courtesy of Summit Entertainment Following the release of the first film in this series in 2014, the John Wick franchise has succeeded in delivering captivating action and breathtaking choreography....
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A diamond in the rough: Disney’s live-action “Aladdin” is a fun, magical...
Courtesy of Walt Disney Motion Pictures The latest trend from Disney in recent years has been to adapt their collection of animated classics into modern live-action films. Their first two endeavors,...
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The unique horror film “Brightburn” fails to stand out in its own genre
Courtesy of Sony Pictures A spin on the classic saviour from another planet trope is an interesting film idea that “Brightburn” plays with and spins into a dark take on an otherwise happy story. A...
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“Godzilla: King of the Monsters” is a fun monster movie, but awkward dialogue...
Courtesy of Warner Bros Pictures The lizard king returns in “Godzilla: King of the Monsters,” a direct sequel to 2014s “Godzilla.” Made in collaboration between Warner Bros and Legendary Pictures, the...
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“Rocketman” astonishes as it provides a fantastical musical take on a music...
Courtesy of Paramount Pictures Following fresh off the heels of last years previous rock and roll biopic “Bohemian Rhapsody,” Sir Elton John film “Rocketman” takes a much more personal look at the...
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“Rambo: Last Blood” ends the franchise on a disappointing note
Courtesy of Lionsgate Sylvester Stallone is back at it with another continuation of an iconic franchise that made him into an action star. Previously, his return to the screen as Rocky Balboa in...
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Send in the Clowns: “Joker” delivers on an unsettling character study of the...
Courtesy of Warner Bros. After countless comic appearances, several television adaptations and a handful of film portrayals, the Joker has become a pop culture icon. He easily holds the title as one of...
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