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The War of the Rohirrim Attempts to Live Up to Tolkien’s Legacy

In 2012, as a fan of fantasy stories, my excitement was through the roof knowing that The Lord of the Rings was getting a live-action movie adaptation. The idea of seeing Middle-earth brought to life on the big screen, with… Continue Reading →

The Brutalist is an Engagingly Excessive Epic

Growing up, I always marveled at how my older half-brother, Ed, seemed to live in a completely different world than I did. While I was struggling to understand the basics of geometry, he was sketching intricate designs of buildings. Ed… Continue Reading →

January 4, 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

Red One is the Ultimate Christmas Action Movie

There’s something uniquely thrilling about Christmas-themed action movies that makes them incredibly fun to watch. It’s the perfect mix of holiday cheer and a high-stakes adventure — a blend that feels both cozy and exhilarating. The contrast of festive decorations,… Continue Reading →

November 15, 2024

Pandemonium Offers a Glimpse Into Hell

Contemplating the mysteries of life after death evokes a profound curiosity within me, stirring questions that linger on the boundaries of human understanding. Do we swiftly journey to realms of heaven or hell, as some believe, our fate determined by… Continue Reading →

May 25, 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

Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny Should be the Franchise’s Swan Song

In the vast realm of cinematic heroes, a few timeless characters have etched themselves into the collective memory of moviegoers across generations. One such figure is the intrepid archaeologist, Indiana Jones. With his iconic fedora, leather jacket and whip in… Continue Reading →

June 30, 2023

The Rings of Power is Not Your Father’s Lord of the Rings

Amazon Studios’ newest TV series, The Rings of Power, has been getting much attention. Like anything in the Internet Age, you either have to 100 percent hate or 100 percent love the show, as the Lords of Tweets and Outrage… Continue Reading →

September 5, 2022

Hercules and the Captive Women Pulls You Into a Sword-and-Sandals World

Per Matt Filmmakers need a lot of imagination to entice moviegoers to pony up their hard-earned money at movie theaters (and now, streaming services). Back in the 1950s, Italian sword-and-sandal films were all the rage. Originally released in 1961, Hercules… Continue Reading →

April 17, 2021

Disney’s Onward Adds Some Magic Back Into the Modern World

Two elves chat with a manticore in waitress clothing from Disney's Onward

Pixar is known for making some of the best digitally animated films of all time. After they were acquired by Disney in 2006, the tradition continued. It is hard to find any movie in their combined collection that could be… Continue Reading →

March 7, 2020

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