Category: Film
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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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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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‘Predator: Killer of Killers’ Review
The various parts of Predator: Killer of Killers work well on their own, but when they’re brought together they collapse into a lore-bending mess
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Sith Lords and Starfighters: The Future for Star Wars
There were several new projects announced at Star Wars Celebration, but will they make a difference to the franchise’s downward trend?
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