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EJ Moreno

The Fantabulous Queer Appeal of Birds of Prey

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EJ Moreno on Birds of Prey’s LGBTQ influences… Early in the production of the latest DC movie, I noticed an exciting development. Loud costumes showcased from on-set photos, rumors of Black Mask being a gay villain swirled, and the filmmakers talked about removing the male gaze. All of those details perked up my ears as […]

Video Review – Birds of Prey (And the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn)

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Birds of Prey, 2020. Directed by Cathy Yan. Starring Margot Robbie, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Jurnee Smollett-Bell, Ewan McGregor, Rosie Perez, Ella Jay Basco, Chris Messina, Ali Wong, Matthew Willig, and Dana Lee In this video review, EJ breaks down Birds of Prey (And The Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn). With stylistic directing and amazing […]

Twenty Must-See Movies of 2020

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EJ Moreno on the must-see movies of 2020… As we enter a new decade, we also open a new era of film. 2020 is coming with some notable films: like the last Bond of a generation or the return of some iconic movie characters. There is something for everyone in the coming year of cinema, […]

Movie Review – Exit 0 (2019)

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Exit 0, 2019. Directed by Eric B. Hughes. Starring Gabe Fazio, Augie Duke, Federico Castelluccio, and Peter Greene. SYNOPSIS: A young couple sets out on a weekend getaway in hopes of mending their failing relationship. The weekend turns dark when the man discovers a videotape chronicling the events of a murder in his very own […]

Who Is Black Mask? Getting to know DC’s Birds of Prey villain

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Join EJ Moreno as he dives into the history of Black Mask… One of my most memorable villains in Batman’s rogue’s gallery, Black Mask, is a force in the world of DC Comics. With a tragic backstory and sinister motivations, let’s look at what makes the killer crime boss tick. The video goes perfectly for […]

The Best Stephen King Movie Adaptations

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EJ Moreno on the best Stephen King movies… After 40 years and 100 adaptations, the work of Stephen King still speaks to viewers. In just 2019 alone, we’ve had four feature films based on his work in Pet Sematary, It Chapter Two, In the Tall Grass and Doctor Sleep, along with several television shows. Starting […]

Video Review – Gretel & Hansel (2019)

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Gretel & Hansel, 2020. Directed Oz Perkins. Starring Sophia Lillis, Sam Leakey, Charles Babalola, Jessica De Gouw, and Alice Krige. In this video review, EJ breaks down Gretel and Hansel, a film he describes as a delightful surprise. Moody and atmospheric, this is welcomed change of pace for 2020 at the cinema. EJ even calls […]

Video Review – The Gentlemen (2020)

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The Gentlemen, 2020. Directed by Guy Richie. Starring Matthew McConaughey, Charlie Hunnam, Henry Golding, Michelle Dockery, Jeremy Strong, Eddie Marsan, Colin Farrell, and Hugh Grant. In this video review, EJ locks and loads as he talks about the latest Guy Richie film. Yes, join EJ as he dives into The Gentlemen, a film he calls […]

Netflix Review – Chilling Adventures of Sabrina Part 3

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EJ Moreno reviews Chilling Adventures of Sabrina Part 3… In this video review, EJ breaks down Part 3 of The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina. Netflix has done it again with another amazing season of this campy horror romp, but this time…it’s better than before. Yes, join EJ has he dives into why he thinks Part […]

Can Joker win Best Picture at the Academy Awards?

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EJ Moreno with an opinion video on Joker’s Oscar chances… In the video below, join EJ Moreno as he breaks down one of the year’s biggest awards contenders, Joker. With 11 Oscar nominations and a few wins at other award shows, it’s looking like the Year of the Clown. But can it take home the […]