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Author: Alan French
Thanksgiving Trailer Talk: ‘The Lion King’ Roars Into the Spotlight
Welcome back to Trailer Talk, where we try to breakdown the big trailers and teasers coming from Hollywood California. Well, we got a big one today, with Disney officially unveiling a look at the insane special effects in the upcoming "live-action" The Lion King. With an all-star cast on board, and The Jungle Book (2016) and Iron Man (2008) director Jon Favreau on board, the first… Read More "Thanksgiving Trailer Talk: …
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Review: ‘Ralph Breaks the Internet’ Fails to Live Up to Its Predecessor, But Still a Good Time
Very few people were ready for what Wreck-It Ralph was serving when the 2012 film hit theaters. The popular story of a villain becoming the hero felt rather fresh and original back then, making the love letter to video games a surprise hit for the House of Mouse. However, few would have expected Wreck-It Ralph to become just… Read More "Review: ‘Ralph Breaks …
Review: Michael B. Jordan, Tessa Thompson and Dolph Lundgren Soar in ‘Creed II’
The Rocky franchise may create mixed emotions for many, but it remains one of the great American franchises in cinematic history. At bare minimum, Rocky through Rocky IV were very good to excellent films. The soft reboot of the franchise with Creed helped signal there were still stories to tell and lessons to learn from this universe. It introduced many to Michael B. Jordan, Tessa… Read More "Review: Michael B. …
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Review: The Human Story of ‘Widows’ Outshines the Heist With Viola Davis Stunning
Labeling a film as a genre story can often do a disservice to the film. Some films do not fully fit into a single genre. Others might tip their toes into the genre pool. Expectations rise, and if your film does not fully execute within that genre, it can be seen as a disappointment. However,… Read More "Review: The Human …
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Review: ‘The Ballad of Buster Scruggs’ Sings an Homage to the Tall Tales of the West
The Coen Brothers are among the greatest storytellers in American cinema. Since the 1980s, they seemed to understand how to bring the dark side of the American dream into visual storytelling. Murder, crime, and morbid humor have informed their style for decades. While there have been some films that missed the mark from time-to-time, you would… Read More "Review: ‘The Ballad …
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Review: ‘The Crimes of Grinelwald’ Is Far From Fantastic
When Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them released in theaters in 2016, it was a surprise hit for many. It combined large-scale visual effects, a very talented cast, and an adventurous period narrative that allowed the story to take flight. The American setting helped to bring the world to new and interesting places, and we… Read More "Review: ‘The Crimes …
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Trailer Talk: ‘Toy Story 4’ Teaser Features a Brand New Character
Sometimes, you have to wonder what is going on at Pixar. The animation juggernaut continues to break records at every turn. This year, The Incredibles 2 became the highest grossing animated film ever, earning more than $600 million at the box office. Toy Story 3 and Up are two of the three animated films to ever get a Best Picture… Read More "Trailer Talk: ‘Toy …
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