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Pleasant Surprises: Scream 4
Why would I talk about a horror film like Scream 4 in January? Isn’t that more of an October thing? Well, it’s a new year with new rules. I’m not a huge fan of the horror genre. I enjoy Alien, … Continue reading
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Tagged films, horror, movie review, movies, relationships, scary movies, scream, sequels, wes craven
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The Subtle Symmetry of the Entire Dark Knight Trilogy
My readers deserve a better class of article. And I’m gonna give it to ‘em. You will never look at Christopher Nolan’s Dark Knight Trilogy the same. This one is a real doozy. Remember my Cinematic Chiasmus on the entire … Continue reading
Cinematic Chiasmus: The Dark Knight Trilogy
This is not a typical Cinematic Chiasmus. I have written an ambitious article detailing how Batman Begins, The Dark Knight, and The Dark Knight Rises mirror each other quite breathtakingly. The only problem is that the article is so huge that I have … Continue reading
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Tagged action movies, batman, batman begins, chiasmus, christopher nolan, comic books, dark knight rises, films, movie review, movies, sequels, the dark knight, trilogy
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10 Successful Actors Who Have Never Starred in a Sequel
It’s nice to have a steady paycheck. Actors have a notoriously hard time hitting the big time, and even for those who do, there’s no guarantee that they’ll continue to land great roles. That’s probably why it’s so tempting to … Continue reading
‘I’ll Be Back’ Takes on New Meaning: Terminator 2: Judgment Day’s First Half Mirrors Its Second Half
October 26, 2014 marks the 30th anniversary of the theatrical release of The Terminator. That was James Cameron’s first real directing job, and he followed it up with the even better Aliens and The Abyss. In 1991, he returned to … Continue reading
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Tagged action movies, arnold schwarzenegger, chiasmus, films, james cameron, movie review, movies, relationships, science fiction, sequels, terminator
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10 Good Sequels That Sowed the Seeds of Their Series’ Destruction
It’s really hard to make a good sequel to a hit movie. The filmmakers have to please fans of the first film while also adding something new to the mix to make the sequel stand on its own. But something … Continue reading
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Tagged action movies, aliens, comic books, empire strikes back, films, george lucas, james cameron, karate kid, lethal weapon, movie review, movies, science fiction, scream, sequels, spiderman, star trek, star wars, superman, terminator, x-men
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Another Reason to Love Aliens – It’s a Symmetrical Film
I’ve heard Aliens described as a “rollercoaster” because it’s such a thrilling ride. It turns out that that metaphor is true on an entirely new level. The first and second halves of that movie closely mirror each other, creating another … Continue reading
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Tagged 1980s, action movies, alien, aliens, chiasmus, films, james cameron, movie review, movies, relationships, science fiction, sequels
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Which James Bond Movies Actually Had You Convinced Bond Was in Danger of Being Killed?
James Bond is the most immortal mortal character ever conceived. He has a nasty habit of surviving. Put him in an overly elaborate death trap and he finds a way to escape. Kill him off and he shows up a … Continue reading
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Tagged action movies, films, james bond, movie review, movies, sequels
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Great Scott! The Entire Back to the Future Trilogy Is One Big Chiasmus
I’ve discovered that some films follow a chiasmus formula in the way their stories are set up. What is a chiasmus? It’s an ancient writing structure in which ideas are listed in one order and then repeated in the opposite … Continue reading
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Tagged 1980s, back to the future, chiasmus, comedy, films, fun, funny, humor, movie review, movies, relationships, science fiction, sequels
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10 Amazing ’80s Directors Who Lost Their Mojo in the ’90s
It’s not always easy for directors to make the transition from one decade to the next. For every Steven Spielberg there are several Francis Ford Coppolas. Filmgoers’ expectations change, technology improves, and the industry moves in a new direction. If … Continue reading
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Tagged 1980s, 1990s, action movies, comedy, directors, films, fun, funny, humor, john badham, john carpenter, john g avildsen, john hughes, john landis, john mctiernan, jokes, lawrence kasdan, mel brooks, movie review, movies, movies based on books, puns, richard donner, roland joffe, science fiction, sequels, star wars, superman
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