Spider-Man: No Way Home effortlessly combines high-stakes, incredible action sequences, and a darker, emotional core to become the best movie in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The following review is spoiler-free. Spider-Man: No Way Home is third and final film of Marvel’s “Home” trilogy, directly following the events of Spider-Man: Far From Home and continuing the…
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The Critics Choice Association unveiled their nominations for the 27th annual Critics Choice Awards. You can find the final nominations here: As Cinema Debate’s lead film critic, I am also part of the Critics Choice Association and participating in the ballot for this year’s nominees. Sheraz Farooqi’s NOMINATING BALLOT FOR THE 27th ANNUAL CRITICS CHOICE AWARDS…
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Marvel’s Eternals boasts a keen directing eye—with beautiful shots throughout—but an inconsistent tone and one-dimensional themes prevent it from being among Marvel’s best. Chloé Zhao’s introduction to the Marvel Cinematic Universe was an exciting announcement for both fans of Marvel and the director. After a Best Director Oscar win for Nomadland, the potential of a…
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Michael Myers is alive and he’s still out for blood. Laurie Strode (Jamie Lee Curtis), her daughter, Karen (Judy Greer) and her granddaughter, Allyson (Andi Matichak) are in the bed of pickup truck, thinking that they’ve finally put the murderous Michael in a well-deserved a tinderbox. However, when sirens sound and fire trucks speed past,…
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Denis Villeneuve delivers with a rich, dense, and layered adaption—executed with incredible performances throughout. With mythology and world-building on par with The Lord of the Rings and Star Wars, Dune is cinematic and momentous. Considered among many circles as one of the hardest stories to adapt, Frank Herbert’s science fiction epic has been attempted in the past. None, however, come…
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No Time to Die is cinematic in every sense of the word. With a brilliant final performance from Daniel Craig, incredible action sequences and an emotional core, No Time to Die is a worthy conclusion to the franchise. Directed by Cary Joji Fukunaga and starring Daniel Craig in final outing as James Bond, No Time to…
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From the days of the Universal Classic Monsters inspired by Gothic literature (Dracula, Frankenstein, The Invisible Man, The Wolfman, etc.) to 80s slashers (Halloween, Friday the 13th, Nightmare on Elm Street) and other supernatural oriented films such as Stanley Kubrick’s The Shining, horror has long been a popular genre amongst audiences. Joining superhero blockbusters and…
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Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings sits among the best films in the MCU. Full of incredible heart and some of the best action-sequences the franchise has seen, this film radiates freshness and excitement. Phase 4 has been off to arguably the best start the Marvel franchise has seen since Iron Man. With…
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The Suicide Squad boasts strong character beats and crisp writing. While there is an overindulgence in gore and violence, the film is engaging enough to keep fans happy. 2016’s Suicide Squad film was divisive and seemingly disavowed by most who’ve worked on it, including director David Ayer himself. Still, there is no denying the commercial…
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The Green Knight is written for the screen and directed by David Lowery. Adapted from the late 14th-century poem titled, “Sir Gawain and the Green Knight”, the story follows the nephew of the legendary King Arthur. King Arthur’s headstrong nephew embarks on a daring quest to confront the Green Knight, a mysterious giant who appears…
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Space Jam: A New Legacy dials up the looney levels as LeBron James creates a new chapter for the iconic basketball film. Space: Jam: A New Legacy stars 4-time NBA Champion, Finals MVP, and regular season MVP, LeBron James. A pseudo followup/reboot of 1996’s Space Jam, starring Michael Jordan, this new film looks to put…
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Black Widow has finally come to theaters and Disney+ and the Farooqi Bros are here to review the film. The bros discuss what they felt about the movie’s tone, storylines, and character arcs. We also discuss standout performer Florence Pugh and the future of Yelena in the MCU. About Marvel Studios’ “Black Widow”Natasha Romanoff aka…
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Demon Slayer -Kimetsu No Yaiba- the Movie: Mugen Train is a masterful continuation of the hit anime with breathtaking animation and layered characters. Directed by Haruo Sotozaki, Demon Slayer: Mugen Train follows the hopeful and heroic Tanjiro Kamado and his companions, Zenitsu and Inosuke, as they do what the title says—slay demons. Tanjiro’s ultimate goal is…
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Godzilla vs Kong‘s action sequences are vibrant and energizing. The film lives up to the heavyweight match it advertised with stunning visual effects and powerful action sequences, but falls short on everything else. Directed by Adam Wingard and starring Alexander Skarsgård, Millie Bobby Brown, Rebecca Hall, newcomer Kaylee Hottle, Godzilla vs Kong brings back features a healthy…
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Zack Snyder’s Justice League is DC’s version of The Lord of the Rings. Epic, grand, and full of heart, Justice League is any fan’s dream movie come to life. Zack Snyder’s Justice League stars Ben Affleck, Henry Cavill, Gal Gadot, Jason Momoa, Ezra Miller, and Ray Fisher as the leading superhero team. Directed by the…
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