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Video Game Review – Ramiwo

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Red Stewart reviews Ramiwo for PC (Steam)… Playing Ramiwo, I was unfortunately reminded of another indie title called Virginia. Like Ramiwo, it marketed itself as a walking simulator with a deep narrative, but the end result was more akin to an overly-ambitious animated film that ultimately failed thematically and artistically. Developed by Matto and Bil Deerberg (I am […]

Video Review – Disney’s Artemis Fowl (2020)

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EJ Moreno reviews the latest Disney+ movie release Artemis Fowl… With source material that offers a lot of entertainment, Artemis Fowl has a good film at its core. Sadly, the lackluster VFX and strange acting performance from everyone take away from the overall experience. Join our host EJ Moreno as he dives into the latest […]

Movie Review – Infamous (2020)

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Infamous, 2020. Written and directed by Joshua Caldwell. Starring Bella Thorne, Jake Manley, Amber Riley, Michael Sirow, and Marisa Coughlan. SYNOPSIS: Two young lovers rob their way across the southland, posting their exploits to social media, and gaining fame and followers as a result. The Bonnie and Clyde-inspired lovers-on-the-run movie is certainly one which lends […]

Movie Review – Da 5 Bloods (2020)

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Da 5 Bloods, 2020. Directed by Spike Lee. Starring Chadwick Boseman, Delroy Lindo, Jean Reno, Jonathan Majors, Paul Walter Hauser, Jasper Pääkkönen, Isiah Whitlock Jr., Clarke Peters, Mélanie Thierry, Norm Lewis, and Van Veronica Ngo. SYNOPSIS: Four African-American vets battle the forces of man and nature when they return to Vietnam seeking the remains of […]

Movie Review – Seven Stages to Achieve Eternal Bliss (2018)

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Seven Stages to Achieve Eternal Bliss, 2018. Directed by Vivieno Caldinelli. Starring Kate Micucci, Sam Huntington, Dan Harmon, Taika Waititi, Rhea Seehorn and Mindy Sterling. SYNOPSIS: A couple is shocked to learn that their new LA apartment is often used by cultists to commit suicide. It’s very difficult to make suicide funny. There have been […]

Movie Review – The King of Staten Island (2020)

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The King of Staten Island, 2020. Directed by Judd Apatow. Starring Pete Davidson, Bel Powley, Marisa Tomei, Maude Apatow, Bill Burr, Ricky Velez, Lou Wilson, Moises Arias, and Carly Aquilino. SYNOPSIS: Scott has been a case of arrested development since his firefighter dad died. He spends his days smoking weed and dreaming of being a […]

Video Review – Shirley (2020)

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EJ Moreno reviews the new psychodrama thriller Shirley… Elisabeth Moss is back with her second thrilling film this year after The Invisible Man, and she’s holding nothing back. Join our host EJ Moreno as he dives into the new horror-inspired thriller film, Shirley. From the obvious “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf” vibes to the sexuality […]

Movie Review – Bait (2019)

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Bait, 2019. Written and directed by Mark Jenkin. Starring Edward Rowe, Giles King, Chloe Endean, Mary Woodvine, and Simon Shepherd. SYNOPSIS: A stubborn fisherman refuses to adjust to changing times, and the challenges they bring. Within the first few frames of Bait I realized one thing- this was going to be an experience unlike any […]

Movie Review – The Ascent (2020)

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The Ascent, 2020. Directed by Tom Paton. Starring Rachel Warren, Toby Osmond, Shayne Ward, Simon Meacock, Sophie Austin, Samantha Schnitzler, Bentley Kalu, Alana Wallace, and Spencer Collings. SYNOPSIS: Special ops squad “Hell’s Bastards” are sent to infiltrate a civil war to retrieve intel. The unit soon find themselves trapped on a never-ending stairwell forced to […]