Author: Domonic Riley
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‘The Naked Gun’ Review: A Fun-Filled, Faithful Sequel
This might be a shocking thing to hear in 2025, but Hollywood has just released another legacy sequel to an ’80s franchise. This time they’ve set their sights on comedy classic The Naked Gun. The reboot stars Liam Neeson as Frank Drebin Jr., the son of Leslie Nielsen’s character from…
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Superhero Fatigue is Real, But What Caused It?
Superhero fatigue is something you hear about a lot, usually following the disappointing release of yet another MCU movie. The big question though is does it really exist, or is it just a phrase invented by YouTubers to get clicks? The truth is that yes, it does exist, even though…
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AI Will Mean More Movies, Less Creativity
AI is coming to movies and I’m not looking forward to it. I’m sure it has legitimate uses, as a tool used sensibly and moderately, but to use it in place of humans seems to me a road to disaster, that ends with a drop into nothingness. Yet, as much…
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Is ‘Superman’s’ Opening Weekend a Good Result for the DCU?
Look up! Superman has made its debut at the global box office, with a reasonable total of $122M domestic and $95M international, for a worldwide start of $217M. Is this a good start for James Gunn’s DCU? Let’s break down the numbers. Firstly, it seems only fair to compare it…
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‘Superman’ Review: A Fun But Flawed Intro to the DCU
It’s finally here, James Gunn’s Superman, or Supergunn, if you prefer. I can’t think of a recent movie that’s been talked about so much for months before its release, with both positive and negative commentary. I have to admit, I had my doubts too, after the seemingly endless release of…
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What’s the Point of the ‘Jurassic World’ Franchise Now?
After thirty years, the Jurassic Park franchise has become a sad parody of itself
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The Domestic Box Office Recovers in its Second Quarter
It’s a precarious time for cinema, with a string of big-budget flops in the last few months, the battle against Netflix and streaming continues, and Hollywood struggles to bring any original offerings to the table. But after one of the worst ever first quarters, things are looking up at the…
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How AI Could Feed Hollywood’s Nostalgia Obsession
I’m no fan of AI being used for making entertainment, in fact, I’m positively anti-AI. I’m sure the technology has some uses in other industries, but in entertainment, where creativity should be at the centre, I’m skeptical of its promises and think it should be kept to a minimum. I…
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Every ‘Star Wars’ Show Ranked From Worst to Best
Star Wars has been producing TV shows for a long time, and in the last few years, we’ve had more shows than movies, as Disney+ gave us a selection of new series. From live-action to animation, good and bad, here’s every* Star Wars show ranked from worst to best. Obi-Wan…
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The Importance of ’28 Weeks Later’
It might not be the best movie in the franchise, but 28 Weeks Later is still an important entry
Films and Fiction 