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What If?
Marvel Studios’ What If…? flips the script on the Marvel Cinematic Universe, reimagining famous events from the films in unexpected ways. Creating a multiverse of infinite possibilities, the animated series features fan-favorite characters where a single choice can branch out creating alternate worlds from the ones we know. In this series, we are introduced to “The Watcher“, an extraterrestrial being that watches over the multiverses and the stories that take place in them. However The Watcher is not allowed to interact with any of the characters, they are to be neutral. In the first episode, Steve Rogers is about to undertake the first super soldier project when things take a…
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Last Looks
Alistair Pinch played by (Mel Gibson) is an eccentric actor who spends his days drunk on the set of his TV show. When Pinch’s wife is found dead, he becomes the prime suspect. To prove his innocence in the matter, Alistair convinces Charlie Waldo, a former detective who had left the police force to live a solitary and simple life away from the public eyes after a case went south. Now at first, I thought this would be another mystery murder case film with a few twists and cliché storytelling but what I never anticipated was how funny and gripping the whole situation would turn out. “Last Looks” is a…
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Ghostbusters: Afterlife
A single mother and her two children move to the small town of Summerville, they soon discover they have a connection to the original Ghostbusters and the secret legacy their grandfather left behind. Another day, another Ghostbusters movie, however, this is far from your average “Ghostbusters” movie, this was a heartfelt tribute to Egon Spengler played by now a deceased actor (Harold Allen Ramis) who was involved in both the original Ghostbusters and Ghostbusters 2. Callie Spengler is the daughter of Egon Spengler however even though she is the daughter of one of the most beloved Ghostbusters members, she didn’t know her father much as he was constantly on the road catching ghosts…
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Coming 2 America 2
Newly-crowned King Akeem and his trusted confidante Semmi embark on a hilarious journey to find Akeem’s firstborn son at the place where it all began. When I heard about Coming To America 2, I had high hopes especially considering that most of the cast from the first movie would feature again but what I looked forward to the most was seeing one of my most beloved actors again, Wesley Snipes. The sequel though is nothing like the original, there are a lot of cliché moments that pale in comparison to the first. Akeem who was seen as the prince who’d bring change to the country of Zamunda only brought…
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Eternals
Marvel Studios returns with another hit banger, this time focused on the humanoid beings called the Eternals. The Eternals, a race of immortal beings with superhuman powers who have secretly lived on Earth for seven thousand years, under the orders of Celestial Arishem – The Judge, the Eternals battle the evil Deviants. There are 10 Eternals in total including the prime eternal. Each possessing superhuman powers, they all possess the following abilities though they may vary in effectiveness with each Eternal. Superhuman strength, durability, speed, agility, stamina, reflexes, and healing. As the first film that we are introduced to the Eternals, many would have questions as to what they had…
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Sing 2
Buster Moon and his all-star cast of animal performers prepare to launch a dazzling stage extravaganza in the glittering entertainment capital of the world. There’s just one hitch – he has to persuade the world’s most reclusive rock star Clay Calloway to join them. However, before his journey can fully begin Buster Moon is filled with doubt on whether he can deliver this masterpiece on the biggest stage in the Entertainment Capital of the world. But what Buster Moon seems to be forgetting is that it’s not about whether the world or society need to make you feel worth it, it’s about whether or not you believe that you are…
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Star Wars: Visions
Seven Japanese animation studios adapt their unique perspectives to the “Star Wars” universe in 9 original short stories from across the galaxy. Star Wars is probably one of the most recognized franchises in the world with its many films and animation series such as Clone Wars, Bad Batch, and the Resistance. And what I enjoyed about these short films was the unique elements of each episode, from the art style to the characters both consisting of Jedi’s and Siths, and a few well-known characters from the original Star Wars installments. Each episode brought a different art style which oddly enough represented the specific episode greatly, by giving its profundity and…
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Cruella
Estella is a young and genius-minded girl who’s determined to make a name for herself in the fashion world. After the death of her mother, she meets a pair of thieves who take her in and create their own little family. In all honesty, this could be Disney’s best live-action remake, the story is beautifully portrayed, the pacing is just right, we are shown a side to Cruella that we didn’t know from them the 1996 film or the 1961 animated movie. It’s quite amazing how we judge a person for who they are now without understanding their upbringing and the trials they had to face. From the 1996 film…
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Hawkeye
Clint Barton wants to spend a warm Christmas with his family when past secrets threaten to collapse under his feet when his Ronin suit is discovered at an underground auction. With this series, we are introduced to a few new marvel characters such as Echo played by Alaqua Cox, our favorite new Black Widow and younger sister to Natasha, Yelena Belova, and lastly the young apprentice to the most normal superhero with a bow and arrow Hailee Steinfeld. What I loved about this series in particular is the direction in which the director decided to handle Hawkeye and his relationship with people. From the moment we were introduced…
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Encanto
The Madrigals are a magical family who lives hidden in the mountains of Colombia in a charming place called the Encanto. The magic of the Encanto has blessed every child in the family with a unique gift for every child except Mirabel. I’ve seen a lot of Disney movies in the past how many years but none have made me shed tears as many times like this one and that says a lot on its own. This film is so beautiful, the amount of detail on each character is extraordinarily remarkable. I found myself falling in love with the Columbian culture of family and how different everyone is. The diversity…
