Using a legacy to construct fate
H.M. Flores evaluates AVENGERS: ENDGAME as a new perspective on the arcs of its characters over the years, as well as the Marvel Cinematic Universe as a whole.
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The effortless chemistry and charisma of HOBBS & SHAW’s two leads make it look like an absolute delight
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DUMBO could have used some polish, but its pro-animal rights messaging and unapologetic sincerity combined with Burton’s knack for fantasy spectacle are worth the price of admission.
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To impact the sensibilities in others, you must first master your own
For the 80th anniversary of Batman, HM Flores discusses the lasting legacy of his most thematically coherent and effective cinematic outing, BATMAN BEGINS
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Ubisoft’s thematically rich WATCH DOGS series introduced an intriguing world that was a playground full of possibilities.
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Every 12 year old boy’s 90’s fanfiction comes to life as Batman meets the Ninja Turtles in the trailer for WB and Nickelodeon’s newest animated adventure.
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Quite possibly the sweetest thing you'll see all week
A heartwarming invitation to discover the lives of some of the world’s bravest canines.
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He'll kill them, he'll kill them all!
Riding horses, book attacks and motorcycle sword fights, it’s all in a day’s work for John Wick.
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Movies, television shows and video games in one Top 10
Marvel superheroes, sword fights and stealthy assassins were among the highlights of H.M. Flores’ 2018.
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"As Gotham's veins slowly filled with pain and suffering, the effects were felt everywhere."
Rocksteady’s classic, BATMAN: ARKHAM ASYLUM, masterfully utilizes its haunting scenario to inform about its characters and their relationship with their world.
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"Sometimes a man can meet his destiny on the road he took to avoid it."
Tom Tywker’s globetrotting procedural is a cynical indictment of banks and their influence in global politics.
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The Bourne movies redefined action movies in the 21st century
Matt Damon and Paul Greengrass took the world by storm with this masterfully crafted saga, which marked a before and after in blockbuster entertainment.
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Bring the battle closer
Ubisoft’s techno-thriller series took an honest and compelling dive into the emotional toll black ops can take on its agents.
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"I'll die unless you kill me!"
Ethan Hunt has endured for over two decades now, and it’s for more than his ability to infiltrate highly protected facilities.
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Not well.
This hackneyed disaster movie feels like it came out 20 years too late.
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"Draaaaagooooo!!!"
The second chapter of the Creed saga promises tension, beautiful visuals and a good dose of Rocky IV nostalgia.
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Celebrating the inherent masculine perfection
A look at all those perfect and aspirational male characters the internet never talks about.
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"In a world without gold, we might have been heroes!"
Assassin’s Creed asks “is a pirate’s life really for me?”
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AKA Michael B. Jordan Burns Stuff Vol. 3
A strong cast and some effective directorial choices elevate a run of the mill dystopian story.
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Saving empathy in the end of the world
A confident leading turn by Martin Freeman carries this sincere and terrifying zombie movie.
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Ethan Hunt goes through another ruined vacation in Europe
Our Lord and Savior Tom Cruise would like to remind you that you’ll never be as cool as him.
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"I'm only alive because fate wants me alive."
Marvel’s biggest crossover event is all about the importance of marking new beginnings after death.
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Black Mirror without anything that makes Black Mirror good
Andrew Niccol’s latest effort is a paint by the numbers procedural with a damaging lack of fun, wit and heart.
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Tom Hardy devours all the scenery (literally)
Sony’s latest attempt at creating a successful superhero franchise has everyone in 1995 very excited.
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"It is your duty to plant yourself like a tree, look them in the eye and say ‘No! You move.’”
This week in THERE WAS AN IDEA… A look at the way the CAPTAIN AMERICA movies track the character of Steve Rogers through the MCU
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It doesn't live up to its title
A moderately entertaining affair that prioritizes tepid body horror thrills over character and theme.
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Lara Croft’s adventure into the depths of Siberia asks “are you really listening to your own voice?”
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Black eyes. Like a bear's eyes...
Disney’s latest live action endeavor seems a revenge thriller masquerading as a kids movie.
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This week on THERE WAS AN IDEA: Kenneth Branagh’s take on the Prince of Asgard has some of the most splendid characterization in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
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Duncan Jones' combination of sci-fi and film noir is a disappointing mess
A series of potentially exciting elements are wasted in a dull and mean-spirited film that amounts to nothing.
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The last Marvel movie of 2018 promises some rather offbeat action.
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Where you fight among gods.
The latest entry in Ubisoft’s stealth series takes us to Ancient Egypt, and it’s an absolute blast.
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What if LOCKE was an action movie?
A great little thriller about the complicated relationship drivers have with their cars and cities.
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Mission: Impossible meets Bojack Horseman
Muscles from Brussels takes down some goons right in time before production.
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The unluckiest intelligence analyst ever is back
John Krasinski stars in the latest take on Tom Clancy’s world of geo-political suspense.
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A Martin Scorsese wannabe with no bite
Not even Tom Cruise can save this lifeless take on the life of Barry Seal.
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You don't want to mess with this guy
Jon Bernthal returns as the unhinged Marvel antihero.
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And a disappointing lack of shark punching
Hopefully this one breaks the eternal video game movie curse.
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Paul Verhoeven by the way of Jaume Collet-Serra
Noomi Rapace shines in this entertaining, but uneven dystopian movie.
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Marvel Netflix's crossover sticks the landing
The street-level superhero team-up is a heartfelt and thrilling exploration of the power to heal.
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This looks bananas!
The Prince of Asgard tries to keep things casual before the Apocalypse.
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And highlights the importance of coffee and beer in a balanced diet
After five seasons, the street level Marvel heroes finally get together.
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A bonkers, but nuanced experience
This underappreciated Bond entry was ahead of its time.
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A promising start to an unfortunately short-lived period
A bold reinvention at a time that the franchise desperately needed it The Living Daylights charted a bold, if brief new course for Bond.
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