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R.I.P.D. (Movie Review) | Still as good but in need of a Blumhouse-esque Reboot

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Based on the comic book created by Peter M. Lenkov and Lucas Marangon, this movie was written by Matt Manfredi (The Boys) and Phil Hay. Robert Schwentke and stars Ryan Reynolds (Deadpool), Jeff Bridges (The Giver), Mary-Louise Parker (Red Sparrow, Mr. Mercedes), and Kevin Bacon (Blackmass, X: First Class). Premise: A recently slain cop joins … Continue reading R.I.P.D. (Movie Review) | Still as good but in need of a Blumhouse-esque Reboot

The Tiger’s Apprentice (2024) Movie Review | An Adventure with Missed Potential

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Directed by Raman Hui (Monster Hunt) and co-directed by Paul Watling and Yong Duk Jhun, The Tiger's Apprentice brings Laurence Yep's 2003 novel to life in an animated spectacle filled with mythical creatures and the timeless battle of good versus evil. However, despite its promising premise and stellar voice cast, the film falls short in … Continue reading The Tiger’s Apprentice (2024) Movie Review | An Adventure with Missed Potential

Madame Web (Movie Review) | A Carefully Crafted Bullet

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Writer: Matt Sazama, Kerem Sanga, Burk Sharpless S.J. Clarkson (Director) CAST Dakota Johnson Sydney Sweeney Isabela Merced Celeste O'Connor Tahar RahimAdam Scott REVIEW In a cinematic landscape saturated with superhero tales, Madame Web emerges as a puzzling addition to the genre. Director S. J. Clarkson and her cast led by Dakota Johnson, attempt to delve … Continue reading Madame Web (Movie Review) | A Carefully Crafted Bullet

The Passage (2019 TV Series) Season Review | A Gripping Tale of Shifting Genres

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I must have had this show confused with another one because for some reason I thought I had a vague memory of it. Turns out it was my first time watching it. Justin Cronin is the author of the best-selling novel The Passage both of which were unknown to me until Liz Heldens (Will Trent) made … Continue reading The Passage (2019 TV Series) Season Review | A Gripping Tale of Shifting Genres

Solo Leveling (Anime Pilot Review) | A Very Promising Start

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Based on the South Korean web novel written by Chugong Review The first episode of Solo Leveling is not the greatest but a good start. I haven’t read the source material or the premise, someone recommended the show and I’m giving it a shot. From what I gathered, the pilot introduces us to a world … Continue reading Solo Leveling (Anime Pilot Review) | A Very Promising Start