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Netflix’s Arcane: League of Legends – Video Review

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EJ Moreno with a video review of the first three episodes of Netflix’s Arcane: League of Legends (and a tease for episode four)… The League of Legends-based series Arcane arrives on Netflix, and we have a review of the first three episodes. Critic EJ Moreno says the series is one of Netflix’s best-animated outings and […]

Stranger Things season 4 trailer teases California location and more mayhem

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When Stranger Things season 3 came to a close, we saw the Byers family and Eleven move out of Hawkins, Indiana. Well, we know where they’ve landed now thanks to the latest teaser for the upcoming fourth season. In this new preview, we see Eleven write a letter to her boyfriend Mike, seemingly trying to […]

Video Review – Eternals proves Marvel’s future is cosmic perfection

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EJ Moreno with a review of Marvel Studios’ Eternals… Marvel Studios’ Eternals may be the most polarizing MCU film in years. With its pensive look at gods among men and stoic filmmaking, the Chloe Zhao-directed film worked for critic EJ Moreno. Though, could the DC/Jack Kirby-style be the reason why? Watch his review below, and be […]

Taika Waititi’s Star Wars co-writer gives fans a brief update

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Fans were delighted when news broke that Taika Waititi would helm a Star Wars film for Disney. Since its initial announcement, though, there’s been a bit of radio silence concerning the project. However, the feature’s co-writer is now speaking up and updating fans with what’s to come. Scottish screenwriter Krysty Wilson-Cairns will co-write the script […]

Gal Gadot joins Disney’s Snow White as the Evil Queen

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Known for playing one of the most good-hearted superheroes, Gal Gadot will turn to the dark side of her next role. Deadline reports the Wonder Woman actress has joined Disney’s new Snow White film as the Evil Queen. Marc Webb will direct the new live-action Snow White film for Disney, with West Side Story’s Rachel […]

Daniel Dae Kim joins Netflix’s Avatar: The Last Airbender

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Daniel Dae Kim will turn up the heat in his next role as Kim will play the Fire Lord Ozai in the new live-action Avatar: The Last Airbender from Netflix. Reports note that Kim’s Fire Lord Ozai is “the ruthlessly driven leader of the Fire Nation who demands that everyone live up to his impossible […]

Sofia Boutella joins Zack Snyder’s Netflix sci-fi film Rebel Moon

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Zack Snyder is known for casting stunning beauties and placing them in kick-ass roles, and now the filmmaker has another to add to his arsenal. Deadline reports that Sofia Boutella will lead Rebel Moon, an upcoming Netflix film from Snyder. Deadline notes that Zack Snyder met with “talent for months for the lead role” before […]

Video Review – Antlers is too messy and too problematic to work

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EJ Moreno with a review of the new horror film Antlers… Antlers is a long-delayed horror film by producer Guillermo del Toro and director Scott Cooper. While critic EJ Moreno feels the creature design and horror scenes were effective, the overly-serious tone and dated horror tropes weigh it down. Can the powers of good acting […]

Video Review – My Hero Academia: World Heroes’ Mission (2021)

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EJ Moreno with a video review of the latest My Hero Academia film… My Hero Academia is an anime franchise with some mass appeal. The superhero-filled world makes it easy for old fans and newcomers alike to enjoy. Especially if it’s as polished as the new film, World Heroes’ Mission. Critic EJ Moreno hails this […]