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Kiki’s Delivery Service: A Delightful Slice of Adolescent Magical Realism

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Miyazaki’s animated classic effortlessly blends magical realism with a relatable coming-of-age story about building community.

Andrea Thompson Posted on May 12, 2019August 7, 2020

“Castle in the Sky” Is Miyazaki’s Swashbuckling Steampunk Adventure

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While it doesn’t have the reputation of Miyazaki’s later works, Studio Ghibli’s sophomore film serves as a lovely steampunk primer to the man’s filmography.

Chris Ludovici Posted on May 10, 2019August 7, 2020

With “Blockbuster”, Matt Schrader Builds a Podcast Biopic of Lucas and Spielberg’s Game-Changing Origins

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We chat with the creator of the podcast series Blockbuster about dramatizing the early creative partnership of Steven Spielberg and George Lucas

Clint Worthington Posted on May 10, 2019May 10, 2019

Pokémon Detective Pikachu Review: The Maltese Talonflame

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The Pokémon franchise takes some crazy swings with a noir adventure that admirably commits to its universe, but might only be for hardcore Poke-fans.

Clint Worthington Posted on May 7, 2019August 7, 2020

Years Before Studio Ghibli, “The Castle of Cagliostro” Set the Foundation for Hayao Miyazaki’s Work

The Castle of Cagliostro
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Before Studio Ghibli, Hayao Miyazaki honed his craft on one of the liveliest anime action-adventures of all time.

Clint Worthington Posted on May 5, 2019August 7, 2020

Game of Thrones Recap: “The Long Night” Is Dark – Very Dark – And Full of Terrors

Game of Thrones, The Long Night
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The war between the living and the dead reaches its apex in the long-awaited, but fairly boilerplate, climax of Game of Thrones.

Clint Worthington Posted on April 28, 2019August 7, 2020

The Orville Season Finale Recap: Seth Goes Full Star Wars in “The Road Not Taken”

The Orville The Road Not Taken
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Seth MacFarlane takes his love letter to Star Trek in a decidedly Star Wars direction, as The Orville closes out season 2 with an alternate dark timeline.

Clint Worthington Posted on April 25, 2019August 7, 2020

Avengers Endgame Review: Marvel Puts a Pin on Eleven Years of Storytelling

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The MCU reaches a climax of sorts with the ambitious, three-hour Endgame, a satisifying end to the 11-year Marvel mythos to date.

Clint Worthington Posted on April 23, 2019August 7, 2020

The Orville Recap: Moclan Outcasts Seek (And Fight For) “Sanctuary”

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Between its bevy of Trek alumni and effortless mixture of space spectacle and moral complications, this week’s Orville shines as one of the season’s best.

Clint Worthington Posted on April 11, 2019August 6, 2020

“Mars Attacks” is Tim Burton’s Twisted Cautionary Tale About Trust

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Adapting the Topps trading cards to cackling comic life, Tim Burton! offered a twisted alien invasion alternative to Independence Day.

Jordan Saïd Posted on March 29, 2019August 6, 2020

Shazam! Review: Say the Name and Enjoy That Charisma

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The DCEU continues its upward trajectory with a flashy, fun, and surprisingly heartfelt teen superhero story.

Tim Stevens Posted on March 24, 2019August 5, 2020

How Quirk Killed Tim Burton’s “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory”

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Burton’s dark, misguided adaptation of Roald Dahl’s classic children’s novel ages particularly poorly among the rest of his works.

Gena Radcliffe Posted on March 23, 2019August 5, 2020

“Sleepy Hollow” Is The Perfect Mid-Point Between Early and Late Tim Burton

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Situated halfway between Tim Burton’s Gothic beginnings and contemporary epics, Sleepy Hollow is a forgotten, thoroughly enjoyable Hammer Horror homage.

Martin Schneider Posted on March 15, 2019August 5, 2020

Wonder Park Review: You Must Be This Bland to Enjoy This Ride

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Nickelodeon’s latest family film is a boilerplate adventure that roller-coasts on its own basic competence.

Marshall Estes Posted on March 14, 2019August 5, 2020

From Captain Marvel to Catwoman: 35 Years of Female Superheroes

Captain Marvel Female Supeheroes
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We take a look at the state of female-led superheroes up to this point, from the lows of Catwoman to the highs of Wonder Woman and Captain Marvel.

Gena Radcliffe Posted on March 9, 2019March 8, 2019

The Orville Recap: Gordon Tries to Stop the “Blood of Patriots” from Spilling

The Orville Blood of Patriots
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One of The Orville’s most explicitly comedic characters gets his moment in the sun with a familiar, nuanced episode about the lingering animosity of war.

Clint Worthington Posted on March 7, 2019August 5, 2020

Captain Marvel Review: Marvel Takes the Origin Story Higher, Further, Faster

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Marvel’s first female-led superhero film is a modest but meaningful success.

Clint Worthington Posted on March 5, 2019August 5, 2020

Review: “How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World” Sends the Series Off on a High Note

How to Train Your Dragon 3: The Hidden World
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Closing out Dreamworks’ trilogy of high-flying Viking adventures, The Hidden World offers a satisfying cap to the trials of Hiccup and Toothless.

Clint Worthington Posted on February 20, 2019August 4, 2020

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