Movie Review: “John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum”
2014’s “John Wick” has arguably the most straightforward plot in decades. It’s a preposterously simple…
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Movie Review: “Long Shot”
There are certain types of movies that are so reliant on archetypes that it’s just…
Movie Review: “Avengers: Endgame”
In linear, non-postmodern, classically structured stories, sticking the landing is probably the most vital part…
2019 Summer Movie Preview
The summer movie season is almost upon us, kicking off (unofficially) next week with the…
Movie Review: “The Curse of La Llorona”
Formulas are not inherently bad for entertainment. As long as they’re successful at eliciting an…
Movie Review: “Pet Sematary”
Different adaptations of horror novels can reveal more about the era in which they’re adapted…
Movie Review: “Alita: Battle Angel”
As studios place more emphasis on blockbuster franchises and expanded cinematic universes, the skill of…
Movie Review: “Isn’t It Romantic”
Specificity is the key to any truly great parody or metatextual dissection. By meticulously studying,…
Movie Review: “The Kid Who Would Be King”
The filmmakers of the present tend to be chasing the movies of their past. That…
2018 Year-End Movie Review: Rob Dean
2018 was a garbage dump of a year, nationally (and internationally) speaking. The year was…