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The Importance of Horror
Written by Alex Chrisos Horror has had quite an interesting history & has not gotten a lot of critical acclaim by the industry for a long time despite its invaluable impact. Horror to me is such a wide landscape as far as film & art in general goes. To me, horror includes everything that goes Read more
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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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Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom: A Review of the Netflix Film
Netflix produces a lot of exclusive content, some astounding, and some less so. Certain content even has something to say, a message to present, one hopefully that resonates with the audience and doesn’t fall flat. Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom has a lot to say, which definitely caught me off guard. From the trailer and promotional 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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