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Disney Finally Deems Darth Maul in Demand

What’s the common thread between Darth Vader, Boba Fett and Darth Maul? For decades, my biggest complaint of the Maker, himself, George Lucas, was that he could seemingly create such cool character descriptions of Star Wars antagonists with ease, but… Continue Reading →

EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert Is the Ultimate Big-Screen Tribute

Music documentaries usually aren’t my thing. There was a time when I practically lived in Nashville bars and concert venues, chasing live sets and late nights, but as the years rolled on, that chapter slowly closed. These days, I’m more… Continue Reading →

February 16, 2026

Wicked: For Good and the Price of Playing the Villain

I have spent a large portion of my life pretending to be things I am very much not. In middle school, I pretended I understood whatever band everyone else suddenly swore had “changed their life,” nodding along like I’d memorized… Continue Reading →

January 6, 2026

Afraid? is a Slasher That’s Lost in the Woods

I have always believed the purest horror is the kind that strands you in the woods with bad choices, worse friends and a killer who solves problems like a MacBook powered by evil. For me, Friday the 13th is the… Continue Reading →

December 12, 2025

731 (Evil Unbound): Where Storytelling Meets Historical Atrocities

I’ve always believed movies should entertain, first and foremost. Whether it’s a goofy comedy, a bone-chilling horror flick or a sweeping epic, the primary job of a film is to grab you, keep your eyes glued to the screen, and… Continue Reading →

September 20, 2025

More is More in Another Simple Favor

In 2024, prequels and sequels dominated the box office. Nine of the 10 highest-grossing films were sequels, proving to be major cash cows for successful franchises. So, why not jump on that lucrative bandwagon and churn out a sequel to… Continue Reading →

May 8, 2025

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 →

March 23, 2025

Little Bites Puts a Demonic Face on Addiction

Working as a clerk for the local sheriff’s department, I saw a lot of tragic stories, but one that always stuck with me was a young mother addicted to meth, who cycled in and out of jail. No matter how… Continue Reading →

February 24, 2025

Robert Eggers Breathes New Life into Nosferatu

My first brush with horror came one quiet afternoon when King Kong aired on cable TV. We had just gotten the cable box, and as I explored the channels, the sight of the massive ape rampaging through the jungle and… Continue Reading →

December 23, 2024

Chalamet Charms as A Complete Unknown

There was a time when I was convinced the world needed my unique brand of charisma, humor, and, admittedly, questionable gaming skills. I christened my YouTube channel “Warlock of Wifi” and paired it with a Twitch account with the same… Continue Reading →

December 20, 2024

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