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Outside the Wire: A Review of the Netflix Film
A not so recent trope that has plagued the film industry is a lack of originality. Of course, plenty of great films exist that are based on novels or short stories, but the rehashing that occurs today is of a different breed and seems to be on the rise. These sequels, spin-offs, and reboots continue Read more
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Citizen Kane: A Review of the Classic Film
Orson Welles gave his best performance and was astounding in his directorial film debut of Citizen Kane, now considered one of the best movies of all time. Why is the storyline so significant? When a child suffers trauma this can set the stage for a lifetime of loneliness and disillusionment. We find such a story Read more
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Lupin: A Review of the Netflix Series
Most people have seen a magician perform and have been awed in one way or another by them. Even as someone who knows magic is trickery and misdirection you still wonder, how did they do that? I remember as a young kid on a field trip, I watched a magician pull my friends card Read more
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WandaVision: A Review of the Disney+ Miniseries
To be completely and entirely honest, WandaVision was the show I was least looking forward to when Disney first announced the Marvel shows that would be coming to the Disney+ streaming platform this year. Nobody has time to watch every TV show out there and I decided quickly that WandaVision was not a priority. Nothing Read more
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The Mandolorian: A Review of the Disney+ Series
Disney Plus’ original series The Mandalorian seems to have swept up the greater Star Wars fanbase. Every fan, hardcore or casual, that I have spoken to has claimed that the show is a fantastic branch of the Star Wars universe with plenty to enjoy. I have been a fan of Star Wars since I was Read more
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The Queen’s Gambit: A Review of the Netflix Miniseries
I was taught the game of chess as a child and still remember the joy and fun of playing chess with my grandfather. But for some chess is not a game, it is their career and livelihood. Many top tier chess players are regarded as geniuses and boast impressive memories and knowledge surrounding the theory Read more
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The Trial of the Chicago 7: A Review of the Netflix Film
Among the sea of Netflix content, one may run across a kernel of hope that lies in the vast mediocrity of the Netflix platform. One such film is The Trial of the Chicago 7, a 2020 Netflix original film directed by Aaron Sorkin. The film is a dramatic reenactment of the infamous 1969 trial Read more
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The Liberator: A Review of the Nexflix Miniseries
Animation and war movies seem to be the farthest opposites of movie genres, yet they come together in the Netflix mini-series The Liberator in a unique, fascinating, and unexpectedly complementary way. This four-part miniseries, released on Netflix a little over a month ago, tells the heroic story of Captain Felix Sparks as he lead his Read more
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