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#TBT Reel Review: Aliens
31 years ago, when it was announced that there would be a sequel to the classic, Alien, one would wonder how it could possibly top Ridley Scott’s masterpiece. A film that not only works as a […]
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#TBT Reel Review: Alien
Back when Alien was first released in 1979, science fiction films were the cream of the crop at the box office. The trend essentially began two years earlier with the release of Star Wars, which breathed […]
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Reel Review: Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2
In August of 2014, I didn’t know what to expect from Guardians of the Galaxy. Marvel’s track record was a stellar trajectory but I had never heard of this ragtag group of heroes who were […]
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Reel Review: Unforgettable
Believe it or not, I have struggled with how to grade Unforgettable, the latest domestic thriller that feels destined to live in the shadow of many that have come before it. On the one hand, […]
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Reel Review: Flower
For the past 3 years, I have had the opportunity to attend the Tribeca Film Festival viewing some of the most entertaining films including world premieres. From Arnold Schwarzenegger’s fabulous take in Maggie in 2015 to 2016’s premiere […]
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Reel Review: The Fate of the Furious
I should get one thing out of the way before I dive into my review of The Fate of the Furious. There was no way this eighth installment was going to match Furious 7 on […]
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#TBT Reel Review: The Fast and the Furious
On June 22, 2001, my buddy and I decided to take a trip to the movies. The school year had just ended (in fact June 22nd, a Friday, kicked off our summer vacation and the end […]
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Reel Review: Ghost in the Shell
There is no denying that the $110 million spent to bring Ghost in the Shell to the big screen looks like money well spent. Every cent seems to have made it to the final product […]
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Gaius’ Reel Review: Power Rangers
Some movies are all about fan service and enticing our nostalgia Power Rangers is another film added to that list. I will say I had my doubts about whether this concept had any life left […]
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Reel Review: Life
Life is at times frustrating and fascinating. There is a bit of rocky start and unsteady finish but the middle portion of the film is an exercise in pure tension and suspense. The tension is […]
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Gaius’ Reel Review: Beauty and the Beast
It’s a “tale as old as time” and that’s probably why the familiarity of Beauty and the Beast is so comforting. This live-action adaptation of the 1991 animated classic of the same name wraps the audience […]
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Reel Review: Power Rangers
Differentiating between what a good film is and loving a franchise so much that you’re blinded by it that you can’t decipher through the bad is a dilemma I expected when first hearing about the Power […]
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David’s Reel Review: Beauty and the Beast
Despite the fact that Disney had released iconic films throughout the last century such as, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Sleeping Beauty, Cinderella, 101 Dalmatians, and The Little Mermaid, none of those films had received an Academy Award […]
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Reel Review: The Belko Experiment
The B-movie has been a staple of the horror genre for many years. From the early Ed Wood films to Killer Clowns From Outer Space to Troll 2, no one does the B-movie quite like the horror […]
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#TBT Reel Review: Beauty and the Beast
Beauty and the Beast was the second Disney film released during the golden era of Disney animation. It began with The Little Mermaid in 1989 and continued after with the release of Aladdin in 1992 […]
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Reel Review: Kong: Skull Island
Since 1933, King Kong has been an iconic film monster. Outside of Godzilla, no other monster is as well known and as important as Kong especially to the progression of film. 1933’s version enlists Willis […]
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#TBT Reel Review: The Wolverine
The biggest issue with X-Men: Origins Wolverine, despite splashes of entertainment value, is that it lacked character depth. The movie reached more for the spectacle rather than delving into something more intimate. It was also […]
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Reel Review: Get Out
Back in 1996, Scream was the breath of fresh air that the genre desperately needed. Horror was in dire straits before that film came along and audiences were clearly in need of something fresh and new because, […]
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Reel Review: A Cure For Wellness
If A Cure For Wellness was about an hour shorter, I think it could’ve been a pretty compelling psychological thriller. The problem is the film clocks in at nearly 2 and half hours and clearly […]
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Reel Review: Fist Fight
Fist Fight is perfectly harmless and offers up a few laughs but it’s ultimately pretty forgettable once you’ve left the theater. It’s not reinventing the wheel or setting a new standard for comedy by any means […]
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Reel Review: The Great Wall
With a budget of $150 million, The Great Wall, directed by acclaimed director Zhang Yimou and starring Matt Damon, is the most expensive Hollywood-China co-production in its history. You would think the budget would ensure its success, […]
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Gaius’ Reel Review: Fifty Shades Darker
I’ve come to the conclusion that the Fifty Shades franchise is a case of it is what it is. The films likely please the fans of E.L. James books and that appears to be the […]
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Reel Review: John Wick: Chapter 2
I’ll be perfectly honest with you. I was completely caught off guard by John Wick back when it was released in 2014. It was a prime example of expecting very little but coming out of it gaining […]
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Reel Review: Fifty Shades Darker
It’s no secret that movie franchises are the go to for studios to make their money. From the Marvel Cinematic Universe to Harry Potter, the film franchise, good or bad, is consistently a cash cow. The Fifty Shades franchise […]
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Reel Review: The LEGO Batman Movie
The Batman franchise has had its share of ups and downs throughout the years. From the camp of Batman ’66 to the importance of Batman ’89, the franchise has become a staple of not just cinema but the standard representative […]
#TBT Reel Review: Fifty Shades of Grey
Sometimes we all want to be a part of a movement. When a mass group of people seem to be embracing something in droves it tends to peak our interest. I didn’t read a single […]
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Reel Review: Rings
Rings is a desperate cash grab but it’s interesting how poorly this cash grab was handled. Why make a sequel/slight reboot nearly 15 years since The Ring Two when that film wasn’t received in the best […]
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Reel Review: Resident Evil: The Final Chapter
While watching Resident Evil: The Final Chapter I was reminded of my viewing of Underworld: Blood Wars from a few weeks ago. These are both franchises that have achieved worldwide appeal that I don’t quite understand […]
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Reel Review: A Dog’s Purpose
Before I get into my review of A Dog’s Purpose, I want to address the elephant in the room. At this point, we’ve all seen the video that was first released by TMZ that showed a […]
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#TBT Reel Review: The Godfather
Throughout the history of film, the word masterpiece is loosely thrown around to films that are undeserving of that merit. When discussing masterpieces, cinephiles often bring up Gone With The Wind, Casablanca, and Citizen Kane. While […]
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Reel Review: xXx: Return of Xander Cage
There is a part of me that respects Vin Diesel’s commitment to the franchises that have made him an action star. In 2001, The Fast and the Furious brought him his first taste of mainstream success […]
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Reel Review: Split
In 2015, The Visit became a much-needed hit for director and writer, M. Night Shyamalan. Some have described him an inconsistent genius and despite a stellar early start, he experienced a huge career slump that […]
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Reel Review: The Founder
After first hearing about the release of The Founder in early 2016 and watching the trailer, I immediately put Michael Keaton in the running for a Best Actor nomination. Keaton has given noteworthy performances in his […]
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Reel Review: Sleepless
Sleepless occupies a space of complete mediocrity. It’s never terrible but it’s also never really good. It’s occasionally entertaining but never entertaining enough. It seems content with being average, which seems fitting for a film […]
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Reel Review: The Bye Bye Man
In 2017, it is hard to imagine the month of January without strong contenders for a top 10 film of the year…top 10 worst that is. We are only 17 days into 2017 and not […]
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Reel Review: Live By Night
While Live By Night is a bit flawed, I don’t think it’s nearly as bad as some of the reviews have suggested. Admittedly I was a bit excited to see the film when trailers began […]
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Reel Review: Monster Trucks
Before going into Monster Trucks, I decided I had to approach the film with the mind of a 12-year-old. This isn’t a film made for someone who just turned 32 so I knew it wouldn’t be […]
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Reel Review: Hidden Figures
I happened to watch Underworld: Blood Wars and Hidden Figures on the same day and the experience with both films was vastly different. Underworld left me completely underwhelmed while Hidden Figures left me feeling completely […]
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Reel Review: Underworld: Blood Wars
Back when the Underworld franchise began in 2003, I didn’t think by 2017 we’d be five films deep into this particular series. I enjoyed the first film for what it was but with each installment, I […]
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Reel Review: Passengers
When it comes to a Jennifer Lawerence film, it is hard to not look at it as an Oscar contender. Over the past few years, Lawerence has done nothing but embrace roles that ultimately lead […]
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David’s Reel Review: La La Land
A trip to the theater has always been seen as an escape from reality for me. For 2 hours or more, moviegoers are able to put aside all the outside issues that surround our lives […]
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#TBT Reel Review: Whiplash
Two years ago, the world was introduced to Damien Chazelle‘s filmmaking and what an introduction it was. Whiplash is not only a great film but one of the best films of 2014. A film that pulls no […]
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Reel Review: Jackie
When news first broke about the release of a film about Jackie Kennedy, I was full of excitement. That excitement just grew over the months with not only the casting of Natalie Portman in the […]
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Reel Review: Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them
Five years ago, the wizarding world of J.K Rowling concluded in Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows Pt 2. With a fitting finale to the highly successful franchise, no one would have expected 5 years later to […]
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Reel Review: Moonlight
Every year around this time, there is an expectation that moviegoers will be blown away by certain films. The Oscar season is known for providing cinephiles with not only pleasant surprises but serious contenders. This […]
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Reel Review: ‘Miss Peregrine’s Home For Peculiar Children’
At this point of his career, many would be hard pressed to be surprised by a Tim Burton film. With over 20 years of films including Batman, Ed Wood, Beetlejuice, and 2014’s Big Eyes, Burton has always been able […]
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#TBT Reel Review: Ed Wood
Tim Burton is widely regarded as one of the most eccentric, unique directors of his time. His style, and aesthetic, leaves no questions asked whether or not you are watching one of his films. From Batman, […]
#TBT Reel Review: Batman
Every cinephile has that one film that started it all. The one film they can go back to again and again that not only brings back memories but always puts a smile on their face. […]
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Reel Review: Manchester by the Sea
No film in 2016 has yet to draw such a painfully, emotional reaction from its audience as Manchester by the Sea. After premiering at this year’s Sundance Film Festival, Manchester by the Sea has garnered buzz […]
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#TBT Reel Review: Rocky
The boxing genre has been beaten to death throughout the years with many countless rehashings of the same up and coming fighter who struggles to get to the top. With that being said, there is one […]