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‘Child’s Play’ (1988) Was the Perfect Slasher at a Time When We Were Tired of Them
We don’t actually see Chucky come to life until about halfway through Child’s Play, a horror film that starts out … More
Baby Face (1933): The Pre-Code Classic Paints the Difference Between Like and Respect
People’s love for 1933’s Baby Face may be tied to the celebration of women’s promiscuity — which itself is a … More
Quick Movie Review: Toy Story 4 (2019)
Toy Story 4 may not be as cleanly paced as the narratives of the other films in the series, but doesn’t lack their sentiment. It just lacks their smooth journey getting there, as well as the reverence to not try to make a joke at every possible opportunity.
Quick Movie Review: Spaceballs (1987)
As a kid I watched Spaceballs after hearing my friends spew quotes from the film. This was maybe around 2001 … More
Quick Movie Review: Escape From New York (1981)
It’s a ballsy move making Escape From New York take place a mere 16 years into the future. In the … More
Quick Movie Review: The Disaster Artist (2017)
If you’ve ever seen The Room, you know it’s bad. Even after witnessing its atrocity it’s hard to believe what … More
Quick Movie Review: The NeverEnding Story II: The Next Chapter (1991)
One of the things that makes the first NeverEnding Story so amazing is its unique storytelling. It follows Bastian’s journey … More
Quick Movie Review: The Shining (1980)
At times it’s hard to tell if Stanley Kubrick’s The Shining is unnecessarily vague, or if there is some sort … More
Quick Movie Review: Ready Player One (2018)
Steven Spielberg may seem like an odd choice to direct the feature film adaptation of the acclaimed Ernest Cline novel, … More
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