Tag: arts
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Aladdin (2019) – A Movie Review
I’m 42 years old, so I was in high school when the original Aladdin debuted. I enjoyed it, especially the Robin Williams performance, but I didn’t consider it a masterpiece nor do I to this day. Fun? Absolutely? Great music? You bet. A holy artifact that should remain untouched for the rest of time? No. …
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The Main Reason I Love HBO’s Game of Thrones
I’ve been thinking a great deal about Game of Thrones since its conclusion. Specifically, I’ve been trying to pinpoint its most captivating quality. I love it. You love it. Most of the world loves it. But why? Is it the characters? The actors? The fights? The special effects? The plot? Maybe even the dialogue? It’s…
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Here Are Eleven General Items That I Hope Happen During the Final Game Of Thrones Episode
Be warned, spoilers abound … I know this final season of Game Of Thrones has been controversial to some, but I’ve been perfectly happy with it thus far. I will ultimately reserve my final judgement until the last episode’s conclusion, which I think is only fair. If anything, this concluding season has been one giant…
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The Haunting Of Hill House by Shirley Jackson – A Book Review
I picked up this thin book after enjoying the Netflix series. As I’m prone to do, I wanted to experience the source material. For those of you craving a more detailed version of the show, prepare to be disappointed. However, if you’re willing to accept The Haunting Of Hill House on its own merits, I…
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Avengers: Endgame – A Spoiler-Free Movie Review
I solemnly vow not to spoil any plot points or revelations for you in this movie review. I will only say this: it was worth the wait. Avengers: Endgame exceeded my expectations. Though it’s very, very long, it moves quickly, and there’s virtually no wasted time. Every single minute of this movie counts. It’s a…
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Shazam! – A Movie Review
If you’re looking for a family-friendly entry to the cinematic DC universe, Shazam! is your ticket! Lighthearted, funny, and full of positive messages, this film will appeal to kids and adults alike. That being said, I didn’t think it was all that great. Let me explain why. First of all, I would like to say…
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The New Joker Trailer Proved Me Wrong
Did you know they are making a standalone Joker movie? Truthfully, when I first heard about this film, it sparked not one bit of interest from me for a number of reasons. Firstly, I believe the Joker is one of those characters that exists best on the fringes. The less we know about him, the…
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Captain Marvel – A Movie Review
The good news is that my original concern regarding Captain Marvel seems unfounded. The bad news is that Captain Marvel is a wasted opportunity. Allow me to elaborate. I won’t go into too much detail about this movie for fear of spoiling it for you, but I will discuss some broad strokes. First of all,…
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A Star Is Born – A Movie Review
You may have noticed a trend in which I’ve been watching a lot of movies recently released on DVD that I wanted to see in the theater. A Star Is Born is yet another example of one such movie. I should start by mentioning that I haven’t seen any of the previous iterations of this…
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