Everyone has defining cinematic experiences. Upon seeing The Godfather during its initial release, audience perceptions on the possibilities of the crime saga shifted for the better, or, for a more recent example, The Avengers proved
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Wayne’s World (Review)
Mike Myers may not be the household name he once was, but the Canadian’s films and their accompanying library of quirky characters have made an indelible impression on the world comedy, beginning with 1992’s Wayne’s
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Cold open aside, beginning your comedy with an interview with Eminem is one thing, but to have the provocative rapper casually out himself as a homosexual after questioning his perceived homophobic lyrics is on an
Continue ReadingWhat We Know About the New Terminator
I wrote last year about the upcoming soft reboot of the Terminator franchise, with little details circulating at the time other than the confirmed involvement of series veterans Arnold Schwarzenegger and Linda Hamilton, while its
Continue ReadingPrisoners (Review)
It opens with a father and son patiently waiting amongst the trees, as the father recites the Lord’s Prayer, before a deer reveals itself and the shot is taken, presumably penance for taking a life.
Continue ReadingSpotlight (Review)
Winning the Academy Award for Best Picture can sometimes be more of a gift than a curse. Past winners like Crash and Slumdog Millionaire may have garnered critical praise upon initial release, but they might
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