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GHOST IN THE SHELL: Impressive Visuals Not Enough To Save This Bland, Hollywoodized Remake
GHOST IN THE SHELL: Impressive Visuals Not Enough To Save This Bland, Hollywoodized Remake

Ghost in the Shell is full of visual splendor, yet ultimately lacks the originality or prowess of the original Japanese anime film.

POWER RANGERS: Late In Game Reboot Morphs With THE BREAKFAST CLUB
POWER RANGERS: Late In Game Reboot Morphs With THE BREAKFAST CLUB

Entertaining without being too campy or ironic, Power Rangers gives its target audience what they’re looking for – sentiment and nostalgia.

The Beginner's Guide: David Cronenberg, Director
The Beginner’s Guide: David Cronenberg, Director

In this beginner’s guide, we discuss David Cronenberg’s work – an influential director who is particularly known for his body horror films.

LIFE: Shortsighted Characters Alienate The Viewer From A Gripping Story
LIFE: Shortsighted Characters Alienate The Viewer From A Gripping Story

Life certainly nails its big moments, but it’s frustrating that what could have been a memorable classic handicapped itself with hapless characters.

BOKEH: outside the depth of field
BOKEH: Outside The Depth Of Field

Bokeh is a stripped down take on a dystopian apocalypse- and like the best sci-fi, offers a bleak commentary on modern society.

CALEB: A Unique Story Showcasing The Intelligence Of Children & Technology
CALEB: A Unique Story Showcasing The Intelligence Of Children & Technology

With sci-fi short Caleb, Amanda Mesaikos and Susanne Aichele have brought us a unique and interesting piece that keeps the viewer engaged.

In Defense Of: THE LOST WORLD: JURASSIC PARK

Our latest “In Defense Of” is The Lost World, the Jurassic Park movie that has typically been overshadowed by its masterful predecessor.

LOGAN: Wolverine's Last Hurrah Is Among The Great Superhero Films
LOGAN: Wolverine’s Last Hurrah Is Among The Great Superhero Films

There’s no living with, with a killing. There’s no going back from it. Right or wrong, it’s a brand, a brand that sticks.

The Beginner’s Guide: Jeff Nichols, Director & Writer

I first discovered Jeff Nichols back in 2013, when I happened to catch Mud in theaters. Not knowing what to expect, I still remember distinctly how I felt walking out of the theater – I absolutely loved everything about the film. I was stunned by its raw, understated beauty, with characters that lived and breathed, and a coming-of-age story that was uniquely captivating.

GHOST IN THE SHELL (1995): I Believe In Miracles
GHOST IN THE SHELL (1995): I Believe In Miracles

1995’s Ghost in the Shell creates a prescient vision of a connected world that functions as both as character study & social commentary.

RESIDENT EVIL THE FINAL CHAPTER: An Allusive Farewell To The Despaired Franchise
RESIDENT EVIL THE FINAL CHAPTER: An Allusive Farewell To The Despaired Franchise

Does the sixth instalment in the Resident Evil franchise break the mould by being the movie that fans have always wanted?

ARRIVAL and HELL OR HIGH WATER Are Smart, But They Don't Trust Us To Be
ARRIVAL & HELL OR HIGH WATER Are Smart, But They Don’t Trust Us To Be

Arrival and Hell or High Water are both allegorical, effective films from last year, yet they also tend to state their themes too bluntly.

ROGUE ONE: A STAR WARS STORY: Anything But Rogue
ROGUE ONE: A STAR WARS STORY: Anything But Rogue

Despite initial scepticism, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story is a vividly presented and brilliantly executed standalone Star Wars film.

Blood In The Ice Cream: A Deeper Look At The CORNETTO TRILOGY
Blood In The Ice Cream: A Deeper Look At The CORNETTO TRILOGY

The Cornetto Trilogy are not only some of the funniest films this century, but they also convey important themes about life and maturity.

Beginning The Human Adventure – A STAR TREK: THE MOTION PICTURE Retrospective

Star Trek: The Motion Picture is a flawed yet misunderstood film, imbuing some of the best that the franchise has ever had to offer.