Category: Features
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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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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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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
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Cancelling the Rey Movie is the Best Thing ‘Star Wars Could Do
There’s a rumour going around again that the Star Wars movie set to focus on Rey has been put on hold. Well, that might or might not be true, but either way, it seems like the only rational thing to do with this film. The film was first announced over…
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July’s Upcoming Box Office Battle
July will see a big struggle at the box office as Superman, Jurassic World: Rebirth, and Fantastic Four all hit theatres
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‘Andor’ Season 2 Acknowledges the Force in the Strangest Way
Andor is very nearly the best thing to come out of Star Wars under Disney’s ownership, but there are so many little things that stop it taking that title. It looks like Star Wars, it has some Star Wars references in it, but it just doesn’t feel like Star Wars.…
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