Is He’s All That Really All That?

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“He’s All That” is a gender swapping remake of the 1999 “She’s All That” about social media influencer, Padgett Sawyer (Addison Rae), who makes a bet to turn the high school outcast Cameron (Tanner Buchanan) into a prom king. This rom com was met with low expectations and mixed reviews. Photo Courtesy of IMDB.

On August 27th, He’s All That was released on Netflix starring Tanner Buchanan (Cobra Kai) and making her acting debut, TikTok’s Addison Rae. This remake of the iconic “She’s All That” had many doubtful and unsure of what to expect from Addison Rae, as she has […]

Candyman is a chilling story that will leave you wanting to “tell everyone”

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Candyman is the gruesome reboot of the original 1992 film that follows the events of the original 1992 movie. Fast forwarded far into the future, the movie followed couple Anthony McCoy and Brianna Cartwright as they faced the reemergence of the infamous Candyman that once terrorized Cabrini-Green. Courtesy of IMDb.

Director, Nia DaCosta brings us a chilling story of the supernatural variety with her new film Candyman. In what has been called a “spiritual sequel” to the original 1992 film of the […]

“Mulan” reboot causes controversy for Disney

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Lio Yifei, the actress who plays Mulan, comments on a social media platform about her support for the Hong Kong Police. After her comments, many posted hateful comments about her and the film and attempted to get people to boycott the movie. Photo courtesy of IMDb.

Since the announcement of the reboot of the classic Disney film from 1998, “Mulan” has been in headlines for many different reasons, ranging from political […]

“Call of the Wild” is a great family film that is a campy version of the original novel

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“Call of the Wild” (2020) is an adaptation of the 1903 American novel carrying the same name, by Jack London. The movie remained fairly accurate to the novel but played down many gruesome scenes and behaviors of the main character, Buck, in order to ensure that this movie remain true to its family rating. Courtesy of 20th Century Studios.

Following along with the trend of bringing old American classics to film, “Call of the Wild” (2020) bounded into theaters on Feb. 21, showing audiences its version of […]

“Little Women” (2019) is a love letter to author Louisa May Alcott

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Based on the 1868 and 1869 novels by Louisa May Alcott by the same name, the new 2019 version of “Little Women” is a love letter to the author, with its portrayal of Jo, the main character to reflect the author’s life. “Little Women” earned $16.8 million in tickets during its opening weekend, and starred an all-star cast, such as (left) Emma Watson as Meg, Saoirse Ronan as Jo, Florence Pugh as Amy, and Eliza Scanlen as Beth. Courtesy of Sony Pictures
Based on the 1868 and 1869 novels by Louisa May Alcott by the same name, the new 2019 version of “Little Women” is a love letter to the author, with its portrayal of Jo, the main character to reflect the author’s life. “Little Women” earned $16.8 million in tickets during its opening weekend, and starred an all-star cast, such as (left) Emma Watson as Meg, Saoirse Ronan as Jo, Florence Pugh as Amy, and Eliza Scanlen as Beth. Courtesy of Sony Pictures.

With so many successful adaptations of “Little Women” out there, in the form of two silent films, three major movies, a few television series, and even a […]

“Dolittle” does little for the film industry

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Dolittle hit theaters Jan. 17, 2020. With high expectations it had, it failed to impress many audience members worldwide and was met with scathing reviews. Photo Courtesy of Universal Pictures.

“Dolittle,” not to be mistaken with the movie “Dr. Dolittle,” starring Eddie Murphy, isn’t the typical movie you’d expect so many high-profile celebrities to be a […]

Netflix’s “Marriage Story” is Best Picture material

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Powerful acting, cinematography, and writing capture the intimacies of divorce in Netflix's "Marriage Story." The film followed Charlie (Adam Driver) and Nicole (Scarlett Johansson) a director-actor couple, who navigated a messy divorce with their young son Henry (Azhy Robertson). Photo courtesy of Netflix.

Ever since Noah Baumbach’s most recent project, “Marriage Story,” debuted at the Venice Film Festival, critics have said it was the best film of 2019. […]

Seeing “Zombieland: Double Tap” is a no-brainer

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“Zombieland: Double Tap” is an outstanding sequel to the 2009 film. The film was announced months prior and has been worked on by the star-studded cast and talented team of editors and producers for months as well. Photo courtesy of Columbia Pictures.

Ten years following the release of the original “Zombieland,” the gore-filled, action-packed sequel is finally here. Fans have been rallying for the sequel’s release since its production was […]

The Makings of a Successful Disney Remake: Analysis

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The remake of "The Lion King" copies shots verbatim from the original 1994 animated film. Such shots occurred throughout the entire movie, which left fans who craved a unique approach disappointed. Photo courtesy of Walt Disney Studios.

With Walt Disney Studios gaining over 7 billion dollars in their live-action remake industry, it’s no wonder that the rapidly growing company is so consumed […]

“Overcomer” fails to change opinions on faith-based films

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Hannah Scott prepares to run her first official race against other schools, and she has to do it alone. Scott was the only runner for Brookshire Christian school's track and field team. Photo courtesy of Rotten Tomatoes.

Faith-based movies that are released in theaters are never well-reviewed or get much love. This movie is no exception. Although the overall plot of “Overcomer” […]