This isn’t intended to be a movie review, but I suppose it’s inevitable that many of you will read it and see it as such. After all, we’re talking about Disney’s latest entry into the MCU (Marvel Cinematic Universe). Let’s just tear off the Spongebob-themed Elastoplast plaster. Is it good? Is it bad? Should you watch it? Should you avoid …
We have been propelled into the new decade at breakneck speed, ladies and gentlemen. The future is bright with many of our demons having been left behind in 2019. I am of course referring to Cats, and the original theatrical design of Sega’s main boy, Sonic the Hedgehog. May he not live on even as a meme. Fast forward to …
Sitting down to watch Child’s Play, you’re presented with film studio Orion’s opening credit. It’s styled straight out of the 1980s with a cosmic backdrop and a logo accentuated by a slight static flicker. Never before have I seen an opening credit so tonally aligned with the film it precedes. Many people are not aware of how well Chucky’s first …
There are very few movies like Upgrade being made. A fierce and kinetic sci-fi action romp, this violent revenge story satisfies in ways its watered-down competition mostly cannot. A great protagonist with a sympathetic plight make up for its shortcomings in the character department, while the punch of its ending and goriest moments make it a more or less unmissable ride for genre fans this year.
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Have you ever double-checked your doors at night because something just didn’t feel secure? …
A spooky European village. Properly scary castle mania. Vampires. Werewolves! The only thing more frightening, is a glimpse at your empty bank account when it comes to deciding whether or not you can grab Resident Evil Village this month. Capcom's successor to its long-running survival-horror franchise is finally out, and if you've read our review then you know the game is a winner on multiple levels.
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