Posts in 2025
MOVIE REVIEW: Warfare

When a movie like Warfare enters a concluded historical period, such as the Iraqi front of the War on Terror from nearly 20 years ago, some viewers will curiously require the film to have a “stance” on said war. Those captious people—looking down their noses with 20/20 hindsight to relitigate the past—are going to be disappointed with Ray Mendoza and Alex Garland, and falsely so.

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MOVIE REVIEW: A Minecraft Movie

A Minecraft Movie is asking those newbies to enter and welcome a weird new universe. This energetic family movie proudly opens its doors to all comers (and wallets) where no prior knowledge is really necessary. Thanks to the exuberant cast and the kind of contagious entertainment they dispensed, you may just come to love something you didn’t know a lick about 101 minutes earlier.

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MOVIE REVIEW: Eric LaRue

True to a play’s performative spine, Eric LaRue rises to become an actor’s showcase building towards two important summits: the aforementioned collection of mothers and the first visit to Eric in prison. Each seated clash places Judy Greer in the unenviable position as the target of ire and the recipient of painful reactions, where no amount of contrition will be enough and immediate peace is impossible.

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SHORT FILM REVIEW: Liquor Bank

Liquor Bank knows that audiences don’t often see the stories that continue after the big commitment to change. They don’t see the temptations, choices, relapses, and secondary victories. In showing Eddie broken in losing a benchmark achievement, Marcellus Cox is unshy to shed light on a time of defeat instead of victory with Liquor Bank. 

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MOVIE REVIEW: Audrey's Children

Audrey’s Children chisels an important story into an extremely well-meaning film. Not all life-saving feats are glamorous and marked with crowds and cheers. Sometimes, all they are is a stabilized vital signs, hopeful test results to live longer, or a family that walks out the door of a hospital intact instead of grieving a loss. To enjoy and appreciate this film is to watch an uncompromising woman taking risks to put in the diligent work to make a difference for, once again, “her kids.”

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The Top 6 Movies About Construction and Mining

Construction and mining have been a backdrop for many compelling movies, from action-packed thrillers to deeply emotional dramas. These films capture the dangers, triumphs, and struggles of those who work in these industries. Whether portraying real-life events or fictionalized accounts, they offer gripping storytelling. They also shed light on the crucial role of construction and mining in shaping the world and the disasters the workers face.

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How Films Promote Casinos

Casinos have been present in different cultures for perhaps centuries, and today they are an essential part of popular culture. In many movies, especially Hollywood movies, we see how magnificent casinos are presented as magnificent places. The appearance of these casinos attracts people's attention. When we see casinos in movies, we don't just think that there is gambling there. We also see that they are very luxurious places. Luxury and excitement combine in casinos and give people a great feeling.

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123movies and the Streaming World: Educational Value and Cultural Impact

When 123movies launched in 2015, it quickly became more than just a platform for watching movies and TV shows—it evolved into a cultural phenomenon. Its influence extended beyond entertainment, serving as an unexpected educational tool, particularly for English language learners. Even after its shutdown in 2018, its legacy persists, raising important questions about accessibility, language learning, and the future of digital media.

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MOVIE REVIEW: The Assessment

These behaviorial swerves and jolts are meant to be psychologically jarring, and they do more than frazzle the marriage stability of Mia and Aaryan. However, when these antics again are delivered by a grown adult we know can turn this persona on or off, they nullify believability. Every silly ass peril orchestrated by Virginia, even as they get more brazen and unorthodox as the week continues, are ridiculously overblown and, more often than not, completely preventable.

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