Multi-faceted actors that seamlessly transition between jaw-dropping action and tear-jerking drama are few and far between. These true talents are generational treasures that often cover every magazine, control whole summers with their blockbusters, and occasionally get notable Academy recognition as well. Among these screen legends of past and present one […]
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Modern Marvels in Multiple Roles
In the horror and sci-fi genres a great acting performance can really tip the scale of what makes the movie or series stand the test of time. As spoiled audiences, it isn’t enough anymore to just scare us with a terrifying CGI ghost or a knife-wielding killer; and because of […]
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Creative Comparison: Dwayne McDuffie & Donald Glover
Across the globe, the bell for societal change has been rung, and movements for racial equality are being heard in all corners of our everyday life. Predominately, the focus has been towards the changing of how Black Americans are treated by the police and the systematic oppressive system which keeps […]
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Bored of Hollywood remakes? Watch these International Indies instead
“The film industry is out of ideas!” “Ugh, when are they going to stop making the same stories over and over again?!” “ANOTHER remake? Seriously?!” These are often the complaints I see in comment sections of any new movie being churned out by the film industries’ blockbuster conveyer belt. If […]
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Vivid Violence in Chaotic Cartoons, from Rick and Morty to Mortal Kombat
Animated movies make up for some of the multi-million dollar blockbusters that rule Hollywood with their bright visuals and “fun for the whole family” appeal. While on the small screen, there is a wide array of animated movies and television shows made for adults that have managed to be superior […]
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Ruby Rose is leaving Gotham City; Fan Casting a new Batwoman
Ruby Rose is no longer Batwoman… It was reported earlier today by various news sources (most notably Variety) that the 34-year-old actor will be stepping down from the lead role of the CW series Batwoman. This came as a shock, as season 2 of the show is still in motion […]
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The Great Debate: what type of sci-fi movie aliens would be in that Pentagon footage?
The Pentagon has recently released three videos of UFOs, and the Internet has become momentarily distracted by the slight possibility of aliens flying in our skies. It’s good to have a bit of a break from our new norm, and currently this is one of my favourite conversation topics going […]
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The Fourth Wall Is Meant to Be Broken: From Deadpool to The Dead Don’t Die
Breaking the fourth wall is an interesting storytelling technique that first began in theater, and then later made its way to television and film. The term refers to when a character speaks directly to the audience, and are aware of the fictional nature of the medium they are in. It’s […]
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Deep Sea to Deep Space: A look at Modern Monsters
The battle of man vs. monster has been prevalent in our stories and myths since the dawn of time, and the creativity of the human mind has always given us some excellent nightmare fuel from the very beginning. Modern horror and sci-fi filmmakers are always working to shock and scare […]
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Friends vs. Monsters, Aliens, Robots, and other Sci-Fi scenarios
Friendships in science fiction are often more interesting than your standard love interests, mainly because the ride or die partner(s) come in many forms. From new unlikely mismatches to an ensemble group of separately skilled pals, friends forced into death defying situations make for some of the best films in […]
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