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Film & TV News, Reviews and Features

Video Review – Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker

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Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, 2019.Directed by J.J. Abrams Starring Carrie Fisher, Mark Hamill, Adam Driver, Daisy Ridley, John Boyega, Oscar Isaac, Anthony Daniels, Naomi Ackie, Domhnall Gleeson, Richard E. Grant, Lupita Nyong’o, Keri Russell, Joonas Suotamo, Kelly Marie Tran, Ian McDiarmid, Dominic Monaghan, Greg Grunberg, Jimmy Vee, and Billy Dee WilliamsIn this video […]

This is the Year for More Horror at the Oscars

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EJ Moreno on seeing more horror films at the Oscars…To say the Academy Awards and horror movies have a complicated relationship would be an understatement. Throughout the storied history of the award show, the horror genre has rarely got proper recognition. That’s not saying it never happens, and I do believe some people forget that […]

Video Review – Jumanji: The Next Level

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Jumanji: The Next Level, 2019Directed by Jake Kasdan. Starring Dwayne Johnson, Jack Black, Kevin Hart, Karen Gillan, Nick Jonas, Danny DeVito, Awkwafina, Danny Glover, Rhys Darby, Alex Wolff, Ser’Darius Blain, Madison Iseman, Morgan Turner, Rory McCann, Dania Ramirez, Darin Ferraro, Sal Longobardo, Massi Furlan, Michael Beasley, Colin Hanks, and Ashley Scott.In this video review, EJ […]

2020 Critics’ Choice Awards Movie Nominations & Predictions

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EJ Moreno on the 2020 Critics Choice Nominations… The nominations for the 25th annual Critics Choice Awards are here, and it’s quite the impressive selection of films. Let’s break down each of the categories, the nominations, and who I think will win. Be sure to leave your predictions down in the comments below as well. […]

Video Review – Uncut Gems

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Uncut Gems, 2019.Directed by Josh and Benny Safdie. Starring Adam Sandler, Kevin Garnett, Idina Menzel, Lakeith Stanfield, Julia Fox, and Eric Bogosian.In this video review, EJ dives into Uncut Gems. Join him as he breaks down the latest from the Safdie Brothers and A24. EJ talks about admiring Adam Sandler’s performance, but not loving the […]

TV Review – DC Universe’s Harley Quinn Animated Series

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EJ Moreno reviews DC Universe’s Harley Quinn animated series… DC Universe has something special on their hands with their new animated series, Harley Quinn. The series feels like a throwback to their best times in animation (Batman: The Animated Series, Justice League Unlimited) but still comes off like a fresh, new thing. The only thing […]

Video Review – 1917

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1917, 2019Directed by Sam Mendes. Starring George MacKay, Dean-Charles Chapman, Mark Strong, Andrew Scott, Richard Madden, Claire Duburcq, with Colin Firth and Benedict Cumberbatch.In this video review, EJ dives into the Sam Mendes war film, 1917. Join him for what he calls the scariest war film since Come and See. EJ talks about the masterfully […]

Modern Horror Directors You Should Be Watching

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EJ Moreno on the must-see modern horror directors…The connection between a director and the horror genre is essential. You can feel when a creator loves horror, and you can quickly tell when someone is faking it. Throughout history, directors have made their mark on the genre through significant pieces of work and passion for creating […]

Video Review – Frozen 2 (2019)

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Frozen 2, 2019.Directed by Chris Buck and Jennifer Lee. Starring Idina Menzel, Kristen Bell, Jonathan Groff, Josh Gad, Santino Fontana, Ciarán Hinds, Alan Tudyk, Sterling K. Brown, Evan Rachel Wood, Alfred Molina, Martha Plimpton, Jason Ritter, Rachel Matthews, and Jeremy Sisto.In this video review, EJ dives into Disney’s latest sequel, Frozen 2. He brings up […]

Video Review – Charlie’s Angels

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Charlie’s Angels, 2019.Directed by Elizabeth Banks. Starring Kristen Stewart, Naomi Scott, Ella Balinska, Elizabeth Banks, and Patrick Stewart.In this video review, EJ dives into the latest installment in the long-running Charlie’s Angels franchise. He talks about Elizabeth Banks as the director, and which of the new Angels steal the show. Watch the review here, and be […]