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Andrew Garfield and the George Lazenby Effect

Posted on August 22, 2017 by

In the Spider-Man film series, will Andrew Garfield be remembered in much the same way that George Lazenby is often seen as the odd man out among James Bond actors? Both of these actors faced the tough task of being … Continue reading →

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There Are Only 2 Kinds of Superman Movies

Posted on August 8, 2017 by

Since Superman: The Movie, there have really only been two kinds of Superman movies. Superman and Superman II provide the framework for every film featuring the Man of Steel that has come after. Here they are: Origin Story, Followed by … Continue reading →

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What If the T-1000 Had Found Miles Dyson First?

Posted on August 1, 2017 by

I love Terminator 2: Judgment Day. It’s a perfect sequel that goes full speed ahead and leaves little time to wonder about any possible paradoxes or other directions the story could have taken in the second half. One thing is … Continue reading →

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Spider-Man: Homecoming Is Something Special

Posted on July 18, 2017 by

Spider-Man: Homecoming is exceptional in many ways. I don’t watch many movies in theaters, but this is one that I made an exception for. Twice. It’s a reboot and the sixth Spider-Man film in the past 15 years, but it … Continue reading →

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12 Things I Love About Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2

Posted on May 30, 2017 by

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 is even better than the first Guardians of the Galaxy. That’s an astounding thing to say because the first one was such an enjoyable movie, but it’s true. Everything the first one did right, … Continue reading →

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I Hated Avatar, But Here’s Why I’m Going to Watch Avatar 2

Posted on April 25, 2017 by

So, Avatar 2 has finally received a release date, and it’s going to arrive 11 years after the original film. I watched Avatar in the theater on Christmas Day 2009, and I haven’t seen it since. The first year that … Continue reading →

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Old Hobbits Die Hard

Posted on February 28, 2017 by

I have a humorous bit of Photoshopped silliness to share with you. I was recently having a conversation with some friends about The Lord of the Rings when someone referenced Gollum, and then the title of this article suddenly sprung from my lips. This … Continue reading →

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