Film
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Top 5 Superhero Movies Not Based on Comic Books
With all the superhero craze these days, it is easy to forget the movies that are original superhero movies, i.e. not based on some previous material that the Avengers or Justice League is. So let’s highlight some of those movies, the best of the best. Or at least, my top 5. 5. Sky HighSky High is a movie that, while not the most original in plot and perhaps not the most clever one at that, is a movie that is close to my heart. The movie is filled with charm and has a cast that works phenomenally well together. I always have a blast revisiting this movie. There are better…
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How THE LAST AIRBENDER Ruined My Childhood
Avatar: The Last Airbender is one of the greatest animated series ever made. Created by Michael Dimartino and Bryan Konietzko, ATLA follows the story of Aang and his friends as they go on a journey to end a 100-year war and bring peace to the world. The series takes a lot of inspiration from different eastern cultures as well as western media (Star Wars specifically). It was truly lightning in a bottle. The success of the series lead to a live-action adaptation, and that was, well… Let’s talk about M. Night Shyamalan’s The Last Airbender. There are very few films that I hate. I try to see the best in everything,…
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Review: SPLIT (2017)
*WARNING: THIS REVIEW CONTAINS MAJOR SPOILERS* When the trailers for M. Night Shyamalan’s Split hit the web, I had no idea what I was in for. While Shyamalan’s first collaboration with Jason Blum, The Visit, felt like a true return to form for me, I was still a tad weary of the film. But the more I heard, the more I became intrigued. And by release date, I was there, excited to see what the film was going to entail. By the time the credits rolled, I realized that it had completely blown my expectations out of the water. Split follows Casey Cooke (Anya Taylor-Joy), a shy introverted teenager who is kidnapped along…
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New Details on the Voice Cast of BATMAN: HUSH
Batman: Hush is one of our most anticipated films in the coming year. We haven’t heard much about the project aside from its release date. That is until now. Our friends at Revenge of the Fans dropped some major casting news. While the actors have not been attached to specific roles, we do have their names. First we have Jason O’Mara, who has played Batman numerous times. It’s a safe bet that he will be playing The Dark Knight. Next is Jerry O’Connell, who has played Superman in the latest version of the DC Animated Universe. He’s a lock for Kal-El. Things start to get interesting with the rest of…
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SPIDER-MAN: FAR FROM HOME Teaser Trailer Released
Despite his death in Avengers: Infinity War, everyone’s favorite Friendly Neighborhood Web-Slinger is back in Spider-Man: Far From Home. Today, Sony has released the first trailer for the sequel, which will see Peter Parker travelling to Europe. We also get a first look at the Elementals, as well as Jake Gyllenhaal‘s Mysterio. Check it out Spider-Man: Far From Home‘s teaser trailer below, and stay tuned for more as we have it. Spider-Man: Far From Home is set to hit theaters on July 5th. The 23rd installment of the Marvel Cinematic Universe stars Tom Holland, Michael Keaton, Zendaya, Marisa Tomei, Jake Gyllenhaal, Cobie Smulders, and Samuel L. Jackson. Jon Watts directs from…
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OPINION: Why Carrie Fisher was Irreplaceable as Leia Organa Solo
There’s been some back and forth over Carrie Fisher‘s last appearance in Star Wars: Episode IX. Many people don’t think she should have been present, while others suggested a recast or even a CGI digital recreation, like in Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. Ultimately, Todd Fisher (her brother) and Billie Jo Fisher (her daughter) agreed to allow Lucasfilm to use unseen footage from Star Wars: The Force Awakens and Star Wars: The Last Jedi in Episode IX. This was ultimately done in order to fulfill the original intention for the episode, to give Carrie “her” movie. Episode VII was Harrison Ford‘s movie, Episode VIII was Mark Hamill‘s movie, and Episode IX was supposed to be Carrie’s. This has been confirmed from many…
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REVIEW: UNBREAKABLE (2000)
Heroes walk among us, and they take the shape of ordinary people taking life a day at a time. They’re our police officers, our teachers, our baristas, parents, lovers, and friends (and also Kenny Rogers). But we live in a culture with misplaced priorities. A culture that idolizes actors and politicians. One obsessed with the extraordinary heroes of comic books and the superhuman feats they can achieve. Writer/Director M Night Shyamalan saw this disparity at a time when comic book movies were a blip on the cultural landscape. And in Unbreakable, he exploits the disparity in a clever way. David Dunn (Bruce Willis) is a an everyday security guard with…
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AQUAMAN Has Officially Passed $1 Billion at Worldwide Box Office
DC Films’ Aquaman has been a tidal wave on the box office, setting plenty of new records for the franchise. Today, the movie has met a goal that very few movies in history have achieved. This weekend, Aquaman has passed the coveted $1 billion mark at the worldwide box office. It is currently at $287.9 million in North America and $732.4 million overseas, bringing its worldwide total to $1.02 billion. Aquaman is the first DC Films title to reach this milestone, and it is only behind The Dark Knight Rises ($1.084 billion) as the highest grossing DC movie in history. Other superhero movies that have made more than a billion…
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Oscar Producers Aiming to Recruit The Avengers for 2019 Academy Awards
The Avengers have saved Earth many times. They stopped Loki and Ultron’s invasions, they took on HYDRA, and they…made an attempt to stop Thanos. And now, it looks like their latest mission is to…save the Oscars? With Kevin Hart out, there has been much speculation on who will host this year’s Academy Awards ceremony. But now, it looks like there won’t be an actual “host.” Rather, the show’s producers will likely hire a rotating cast of actors to introduce different segments. The producers are in the process of lining up as many big actors from the Avengers franchise as possible. Exact details on their roles in the ceremony are still…
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Sony Considering SPIDER-MAN: INTO THE SPIDER-VERSE TV Spinoffs
Sony Pictures really hit a homerun with Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse. The animated film has been a critical and financial hit, and it earned a Golden Globe this week. This marks the beginning of a new franchise for Sony, which is already developing a sequel and spinoff. However, a new report suggests that it’ll go beyond that. The New York Times has published a piece on Sony’s future franchise plans, and obviously, Spider-Man is a big part of that. In addition to the movie spinoffs, Sony is considering animated television shows starring characters from Into the Spider-Verse. The film has spawned several fan-favorite characters, such as Spider-Man Noir, Spider-Ham, and…
