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The Fly (1986) Review

The Fly (1986) For those interested in dipping their toes into the realm of science fiction horror, the 1986 movie The Fly is the perfect introduction. Another film with the same name came out in 1958, so the 1986 movie The Fly is a remake. Written and directed by David Cronenberg, The Fly is based on the short story by George Langelaan. It’s about a scientific genius, Seth Brundle (Jeff Goldblum), who transforms into a mutant fly. When it comes to body horror, … Continue reading The Fly (1986) Review

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Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (2022) Review

Black Panther: Wakanda Forever is the topic of much discourse among fans. Discussions about representation, gender bias, and the unsavory use of Chadwick Boseman’s death as a plot device. Some of these claims have merit, while others are driven by baseless conspiracy theories such as the emasculation of black men. Black Panther: Wakanda Forever pulls no punches in addressing the death of King T’Challa, thus confirming speculation of … Continue reading Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (2022) Review

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Werewolf By Night (2022) Review

Werewolf by Night is an excellent addition to the Disney Plus library. It opens the door for future one-hour specials from the streaming giant. This new approach expands the genre of the MCU (Marvel Cinematic Universe), both in visual and theme. It introduces obscure characters from the Marvel catalogue like Elsa Bloodstone (Laura Donnelly), Jack Russell (Gael García Bernal), and Man-Thing (Carey Jones). The story is … Continue reading Werewolf By Night (2022) Review

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Anikulapo (2022) Review

Anikulapo is outlandish and entertaining. The Netflix trailer leans into parody of the superhero genre. Do not be fooled, this belongs in the drama category as well as comedy. Starring Kunle Remi and Bimbo Ademoye, the story centers around a weary traveler named Saro, who seeks a new life and opportunity. Although talented, he isn’t the most likable protagonist. His desires cause a ripple effect … Continue reading Anikulapo (2022) Review

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Mr. Harrigan’s Phone (2022) Review

This is the wackiest Stephen King movie. Such a waste of time! Mr. Harrigan’s Phone has an amazing trailer and great cast. So much could have been done with the premise. A young man is befriended by a wealthy old man who continues to communicate with him after passing away. This is one among many botched King adaptations in the last decade. Starring Jaeden Martell from IT and IT: Chapter … Continue reading Mr. Harrigan’s Phone (2022) Review

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10 Cloverfield Lane (2016) Review

John Goodman plays this role like the encore of his career. Never saw the actor portray such a creepy, disturbing character. 10 Cloverfield Lane is an impressive entry in the franchise. Loosely connected to the events of the original film, Cloverfield. This movie centers around a young woman being held captive in a doomsday bunker by a man who insists the air above ground is … Continue reading 10 Cloverfield Lane (2016) Review

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The Woman King (2022) Review

There has been much discourse concerning The Woman King. Some have questioned the merit of the film based on its theme, slavery. One that is constantly recycled in Hollywood when it comes to the history of Black people and/or African Americans. The film marketing stated it is “inspired by true events” like most stories of the past. This one takes a different approach by depicting … Continue reading The Woman King (2022) Review

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Prey (2022) Review

Disney purchasing 20th Century Fox, is the best thing that could have happened to the Predator franchise. The quality of films declined with installments like Alien vs Predator. As a child, they’re entertaining but upon revisiting them as an adult, it’s evident they haven’t aged well. This is in part due to the demystification of the antagonist or villain. An issue plaguing iconic slashers in the horror … Continue reading Prey (2022) Review

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King Richard (2021) Review

Since the Oscar fiasco, no one seems to be talking about King Richard, the film Will Smith won Best Actor for. He delivered a brilliant performance as Richard Williams, the father of tennis icons, Venus and Serena. You can watch it now on HBO Max. The story is about Richard coaching his two daughters while instilling in them important life principles. This is criticized throughout the film as it was … Continue reading King Richard (2021) Review

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