From the December 2015 Issue When I was younger, I was diagnosed with a terminal disease. I had contracted cinephilia at the age of three. Now, whether or not that joke was in good taste isn’t the point. The point is that now you’re trapped, reading every word I write. I am here to share … Continue reading
By Tony Di Nizo Released in 2004, Shrek 2 reintroduced the song “Holding out for a Hero” to a new generation. Thrilling and entertaining, this climax defines the entire movie. For example, who can forget the self-sacrifice made by Mongo? The iconic and flawless costume change made by the fairy godmother at the beginning of … Continue reading
By Tony Di Nizo Rocky is one of the most beloved and famous franchises in movie history. After retiring in 2006 with the film Rocky Balboa, Ryan Coogler brought the series back to life with 2015’s Creed. The film successfully re-energized the franchise by shifting focus to the son of Rocky’s enemy-turned-friend, Apollo Creed. Now … Continue reading
By Tony Di Nizo While Disney dominates the animation arena, other studios are begging to throw their hat into the ring. Warner Animation Group, an underdog competitor has given the mouse house a run for their money with The Lego Movie franchise. Now they are back with another potential franchise, attempting to create another snow-themed … Continue reading
by Tony Di Nizo (*SPOILERS AHEAD*) Avengers Infinity War has finally arrived, bringing audiences the first half of a two-part story that has been a decade in the making. There is an insane amount of hype surrounding the film and the question is, can directors Anthony and Joe Russo meet or even exceed those expectations? … Continue reading
by Tony Di Nizo In 2013, Guillermo del Toro directed a rare find for moviegoers;a blockbuster that was not based on any preexisting material. Taking inspiration from the Kaiju genre that originated in Japan, the original Pacific Rim opened with a moderate box office haul and mixed reviews from critics and fans. Then an impressive … Continue reading
by Tony Di Nizo Directed by Kenneth Branagh, Murder on the Orient Express is the latest film adaptation of the famous crime thriller originally published as a novel by Agatha Christie. The story was previously adapted by Sidney Lumet in 1974 and was an incredibly successful film. It was nominated for a few Oscars, including … Continue reading
by Tony Di Nizo Stephen King is one of the most prolific and recognizable names in literature. He has churned out classic after classic, creating stories that have terrified people for decades. One of his most famous works is the story IT. The massive novel has only received one adaptation prior to this new film; … Continue reading
by Tony Di NizoThe most anticipated and talked about film of the summer (arguably) has rolled in and out of theaters and is on its way to DVD and Blu-ray. Now, with all the chaos of those couple weeks surrounding the release behind us, the question is: Is it any good? My answer is “Eh.” … Continue reading
by Tony Di NizoThere is no denying that Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice is one of this year’s most anticipated films. And to the delight of many fanboys, the movie appears to be steeped in comic book lore. While this excites hardcore members of the fanbase like myself, the average moviegoer might be intimidated … Continue reading
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