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Terminating Past Mistakes of a Proud Franchise

Years ago, after watching Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines (2003), I was pleasantly surprised by the overall outcome (it isn’t perfect by any means) as I departed the movie theater. The once-proud franchise that had remained dormant for 12… Continue Reading →

Watching Superman as a Buddy Film

After watching Superman recently, my first thought was: Mr. Terrific > Supes. And that Krypto was the true hero of the film. But after I got those hot takes out of my system, I was thinking this wasn’t your average… Continue Reading →

September 29, 2025

Virtual Blood, Real Hype: My First Fantastic Fest

For years I’ve read about Fantastic Fest like it was a secret clubhouse where horror, sci-fi, fantasy and general cinematic mayhem gathered under one Austin roof. This year, for the festival’s 20th anniversary, I finally get to step inside… sort… Continue Reading →

September 13, 2025

The Gorge Generates a Creepy, Crazy, Sexy Story

The Gorge brings Scott Derrickson, Miles Teller and Anya Taylor-Joy together, and I’ve got to say, I’m thankful because it feels like these filmmakers haven’t been featured in too many Hollywood projects lately and this feels like a comeback project,… Continue Reading →

February 19, 2025

The Music City Film Critics Deem Dune: Part Two Out of This World!

The spice was strong in the Music City Film Critics’ Association 2025 Film Awards. Sprinkled throughout four awards in total, Dune: Part Two was the big winner for The Music City Film Critics’ Association (MCFCA) this year, which is an… Continue Reading →

January 12, 2025

Is Gladiator II a Sequel Worthy of Strength and Honor?

More than 24 years ago, Sir Ridley Scott created a remarkable historical epic with his film, Gladiator. Released in 2000, it became the second highest-grossing movie of that year, earning nearly $500 million worldwide, just behind Mission: Impossible II. The… Continue Reading →

November 21, 2024

Introducing Our Newest Contributor, Lana Del Fear!

My name is Lana, and I am a Nashville-based ghoul originally from Jackson, TN. I’ve always enjoyed movies and cinema, especially from the horror genre. I grew up watching the essential Horror 101 movies (because of my mother) and the… Continue Reading →

July 24, 2024

Dune: Part Two Worms its Way to a Cliffhanger

Dune stands as a sci-fi cinematic powerhouse, drawing inspiration from Frank Herbert’s novels to present visually stunning and thematically rich narratives exploring power dynamics, political intrigue and the complexities of human existence. While the 1984 adaptation received widespread acclaim, the… Continue Reading →

February 28, 2024

Napoleon is a Victim of Its Own Ambitions

In his eighth decade, Ridley Scott displays a directorial vigor that surpasses many filmmakers half his age. Alongside Martin Scorsese, he stands as a cinematic Highlander, consistently delivering top-tier films that grace award seasons annually.

December 8, 2023

The 2022 #HauntLife Movie Awards

I have watched tons of films in 2022. Some good, few great. However, the majority of films were just barely passable as entertainment, let alone being in the mix for the Oscars. Still, it is my hope to at least… Continue Reading →

January 27, 2023

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