The Boogeyman – Review – A Childhood Fear Come to Life

By: Fatma Farooqi
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The Boogeyman is another live-action addition to Stephen King’s work. The short story by Stephen King is a great addition to his spine-chilling world where it feeds into the well-known and shared visceral childhood fear of “the monster in the closet and under the bed” trope. The story is set with a family stroked by…

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Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse – An Animated Masterpiece

By: Sheraz Farooqi
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Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse can be described with one word⁠—masterpiece. From the first beautifully animated frame, it’s a masterclass on believable characters and worlds. The gap between this and other superhero films is wide. Written by the talented duo of Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, this sharply written and visually stunning Spider-Verse once again solidifies its…

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Are Disney Remakes Worth it? | The Farooqi Bros Podcast

By: The Farooqi Bros
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Welcome to Cinema Debate’ Farooqi Bros Podcast stream. Every Sunday, join The Farooqi Bros as they discuss the biggest topics of the week, fun behind the scenes insights, and more. Today’s topics: -Is The Little Mermaid the Best Disney Remake yet? -The Flash Box Office Predictions -Across The Spider-Verse First Reactions

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Beau is Afraid’s Divisive Storytelling | The Farooqi Bros Podcast

By: The Farooqi Bros
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Welcome to Cinema Debate’s The Farooqi Bros Podcast. Every Sunday, join The Farooqi Bros as they discuss the biggest topics of the week, fun behind the scenes insights, and more. Today’s topics: Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 Non-Spoiler Review. Sheraz Farooqi calls it an emotional send-off for the core cast. The Farooqi Bros review…

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Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 – Review : An Earnest and Heartfelt Conclusion

By: Sheraz Farooqi
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Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 is heartfelt, emotionally charged, and earnest, something recent MCU films lack. James Gunn’s writing can be hit-or-miss at times but Vol.3 delivers an emotionally high-stakes story that keeps you invested and entertained throughout.  Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 feels ripped out of an older phase of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.…

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Beau is Afraid Review – An Anxiety-Ridden Nightmare

By: Sheraz Farooqi
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Beau is Afraid is haunting, downright painful to watch, and will have you questioning your sanity. Despite that, the film is epic in scope, masterfully directed by Ari Aster and impossible to look away from. The film, written and directed by Ari Aster, centers around Beau Wasserman, the son of a wealthy businesswoman who raised him…

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Star Wars Animation Continues to Soar with ‘The Bad Batch’ Season 2

By: Sean Hussey
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In a frictional era of Star Wars live-action feature film development, streaming content has kept clamoring audiences satisfied with stories in a galaxy far, far away. 2022 brought several new projects to the small screen, which in typical Star Wars fashion, were divisive amongst fans. While live-action Star Wars content has always been a point…

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Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio Review and Interview: A Stop-Motion Masterpiece

By: Sheraz Farooqi
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Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio is a beautiful, layered, stop-motion masterpiece. The film is filled with incredible performances and imbued with the director’s signature style in a retelling that is both poignant and heartwarming. Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio tells the classic story of the wooden boy and his father in a uniquely powerful way. It is a…

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Rix Road – ‘Andor’ Episode 12 Review

By: Sean Hussey
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Warning: This article may contain spoilers from Andor Episode 12 After ten weeks, Andor concluded its first season today with “Rix Road.” The episode, which picks up immediately after its predecessor, focuses primarily on the funeral of Maarva Andor (Fiona Shaw), and converges nearly all of our central characters on Ferrix, culminating in a long-awaited revolution against…

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Daughter of Ferrix – ‘Andor’ Episode 11 Review

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Warning: This article may contain spoilers from Andor Episode 11 Andor returned this week with the penultimate episode of its first season. Episode 11, titled “Daughter of Ferrix” is the first of the two-part finale, and can most easily be described as the “calm before the storm.” With a lot of setup in place, director Benjamin Caron…

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One Way Out – ‘Andor’ Episode 10 Review

By: Sean Hussey
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Warning: This article may contain spoilers from Andor Episode 10 With only two episodes left, Andor returned this week to conclude its Narkina 5 arc. An exciting prison break was on the horizon and this episode delivered on all cylinders. Episode 10, titled “One Way Out,” builds off of the momentum of the final line in Episode…

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Black Panther: Wakanda Forever Review – Poignant and Powerful Storytelling

By: Sheraz Farooqi
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Black Panther: Wakanda Forever is a masterclass in superhero storytelling. Emotionally rich and technically brilliant, Chadwick Boseman’s legacy is honored in a film that takes audiences and characters alike on a journey about grief, loss, and recovery.

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