Friday, May 3, 2024

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The "whodunit" genre has always been a style of movies or television that has either been a hit or a miss. Many have failed because some feel unoriginal, predictable, and overall unexciting. Three years ago, Rian Johnson released his take on the genre in the form of Knives Out. It was a masterpiece because it communicated a simple message...
The movie Black Adam was a masterpiece-- a great storyline, exciting twists, and the best special effects I have ever seen.  Actors Of course, we all know that the great Dwayne The Rock Johnson is the main character of the movie, being Black Adam himself. But many actors other than The Rock have made quite a career in Hollywood. This list includes...
Before a daunting mission, landing signal technicians and officers line the aircraft carrier. After checking the aircraft's engines, the crew extends their flaps and removes the tie downs. The wings are unfolded. Soon, the aircraft dashes off the deck at 400 mph. Even though it sounds similar to Top Gun, this critical clip is part of a powerful movie...
(SPOILERS FOR TOP GUN (1986)) Every year, the Editor-in-Chief of The Roundup writes a final farewell piece that entails his experiences with the newspaper. Top Gun: Maverick basically does the same thing, but replace The Roundup with Tom Cruise's filmography. As many critics have noted, Top Gun: Maverick acknowledges that despite his death-defying stunts, Tom Cruise is getting old. The film works as an...
Batman is one of the most recognizable characters of the past 100 years. Whether it's "WHAM" and "POW" text cards, a Bat Credit Card, screaming about Martha, or detailing the material of the batsuit, we've seen plenty of iterations of the Dark Knight. But after 2017's Justice League, the hero fell out of favor and into the redevelopment cycle....
After the delays from the pandemic, Denis Villeneuve has finally been able to put Frank Herbert's science fiction classic on the big screen, or at least the first part of it. Yes, this story will be spread out between two films, there is no other way to tell a story of this scale. And scale is the integral term...
With popular movies, games, and shows like Army of the Dead, Resident Evil, or The Walking Dead there is currently no shortage of zombie media in 2021. With such an over saturation, it is hard for a zombie film to be fresh and novel. This is where Train to Busan comes in and adds a fresh look on the zombie formula. Plot The...
Streaming movies and TV shows has become a norm by 2021 and the market for streaming services has only grown immensely due to COVID-19. Netflix, Prime Video, Apple TV+, and HULU all dominate the market, and below are prices and facts about the streaming giants that could help decide which is the best to buy. All of these services offer...

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