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Review: Netflix’s ‘3 Body Problem’ Premiere Episode An Intriguing Start

When David Benioff and DB Weiss, the creators of Game of Thrones, inked a deal with Disney to helm a new Star Wars cycle before backing out in favor of a deal with Netflix, many people called out the pair for essentially losing interest in the series that made them storytelling superstars. Nevertheless, anyone who appreciated the deeply addictive Thrones had to be curious about what

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Review: Netflix’s ‘Spaceman’ Is A Hearted Attempt On Isolation

Spaceman, starring Adam Sandler, has touched down this past weekend on Netflix, a surreal film adaptation of a novel by Jaroslav Kalfar. Luna has already done an excellent job reviewing Spaceman of Bohemia. As suspected, the movie follows the events closely to those of that book, so if you’re familiar with the story, you’ve got a handy understanding of the plot. [Warning: Full spoilers for

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‘Dune: Part Two’ Review: Denis Villeneuve’s Fully Realized Childhood Dream

The opening moments of Denis Villeneuve’s Dune: Part Two is a distinct departure from the cold and mechanic action of Dune: Part One, as Paul Atreides (Timothée Chalamet) and the Fremen, lead an attack on Harkonnen scouts as they are about to reach Sietch Tabr. The action doesn’t feel as stilted as in Villeneuve’s previous works, which, while beautifully shot, had no sense of kinetic

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Review: ‘Percy Jackson and the Olympians’ Season 1 Finale

Have you ever wondered if the book you liked would ever get a fantastic live-action adaptation that will honor its legacy? (especially after a not so great movie) Did you ever think, “If Greek Gods can have children on Earth?” Have you ever wanted to experience what it’s like to be a demigod who needs to figure out who they are? Well, If your answer

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Review: Voice Cast Helps Make ‘The Tiger’s Apprentice’ a Fun Movie Despite Changes

It’s no exaggeration that I’ve eagerly waited for the release of The Tiger’s Apprentice. It finally releases on Paramount+ this Friday after being announced for theaters back in 2020. Based on the young adult fantasy novel from author Laurence Yep, it tells the story of a young man taking on a grand responsibility. The faithfulness of this adaptation is up for debate, but the intentions of

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Review: ‘Argylle’ is Pure Moviegoing Fun

Argylle, with Bryce Dallas Howard, Sam Rockwell, Henry Cavill, and more, is a ridiculously good time. It’s a stylish and fun action spy film with both heart and cheekiness that’s pure moviegoing fun. Argylle is a visionary romp that will leave you a Matthew Vaughn fan if you weren’t one before. It subverts clichéd spy movies in the most exciting way, and has enough whirlybird twists to make even the most

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‘Argylle’ is Unbridled Action and Hilarity, Matthew Vaughn’s Best Film to Date

Regarding action films and comedies, I only have one requirement for whether I enjoy the film or not. The film has to be fun. Sure, we can break it down technically, which is more important for action flicks than comedies, but even that can be forgiven if the film itself is a fun romp. If it’s exciting or makes me laugh, I can walk away

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New DreamWorks’ Animated Film ‘Orion and the Dark’ Explores Overcoming Fears

DreamWorks has created some of the most beloved animated characters, spanning multiple decades. Over 20 years and counting, the studio has brought to life the worlds of Shrek, Madagascar, Kung Fu Panda, Trolls, and How to Train Your Dragon, some of the strongest franchises in the animation landscape. DreamWorks also has done some amazing work in recent years, with spin-offs and original ideas. Puss in

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Ava DuVernay’s ‘Origin’ is a Masterclass in Grief and Purpose

In a world that is inundated with film and television, some names in Hollywood stand out. From the moment you see their name attached to the project, you know exactly what you’re going to get. Ava DuVernay is one of those names. Her directorial debut might have been I Will Follow but it was with her work on Middle of Nowhere and Selma that people

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