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Read my picks for 25-21 HERE Continuing where I left off... 20. Blindspotting 2018 had numerous films that were socially, and culturally, relevant. Blindspotting, Carlos López Estrada's directorial debut, showcases a haunting story about a man that's three days away from the end of his
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Last year had been very difficult for most people, myself included. Thankfully, 2018 was one of the best years for film in recent memory, sending out fantastic escapism, thoughtful indies, and timely films. Thus it made this list incredibly difficult that I kept putting it off, and putting it off,
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Every year has its bad eggs. Usually its the giant blockbuster trying to get multiple audiences, and thus being incoherent and overstuffed for no reason. Other times it can be an independent film that is interesting and playing with visual meanings, but ultimately doesn't hold your attention nor
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When people talk about their favorite aspects of movies it generally starts with Actors, Directors, Writers, maybe even Cinematographers, and then a few minutes into the conversation someone will bring up the music. Music is an essential aspect that can make or break a film, just like any of the
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Roma opens with sound. The sound of water cascading to and fro, the chitter chatter of birds in the air, and even some people off in the distance. Tiled floor splashed by water is the first image that greets you on the screen, accompanied by the sound of someone scrubbing
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There is something special when it comes to images and films from the early 20th century. Being a century old creates a unique perspective that is close to our present day culture, but also one that is completely different and slightly off. A lot of that footage is scratched, burned,
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Spider-Man: Into the Spider-verse is not only one of the best, and more innovated animated films of this year, but is also one of the best Spider-Man movies we'll ever get to experience. It is packed with characters, wild animation, and a slew of references
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Dr. Seuss is a giant in children's literature creating such works as The Cat in the Hat, Green Eggs and Ham, and his most famous story How the Grinch Stole Christmas with that being adapted the most. The television special with Boris Karloff is most likely how the
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The eighth installment in this near 50 year franchise follows Apollo Creed's kid becoming a boxing champion, and facing demons from his past and present. Drago is back, and his presence leaves everyone vulnerable as he and his son take back the U.S. and their honor in
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Instant Family isn't a great movie, but the message about adoption and the kids who grow up in their system is an important one that the film gets right. The film's heart is in the right place, and for every forehead slap inducing joke is a
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Robin Hood is the latest victim of a classic story being reinvented and turned gritty...and hip. Joining the ranks of Alice in Wonderland, Power Rangers, Snow White and the Huntsman, and Hansel & Gretel Witch Hunters, Robin Hood is yet another unnecessary movie where the story comes last when
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Joel Edgerton returns to the directing chair after his 2015 directorial debut of The Gift with a very poignant film that's based on a true story about faith, family, and gay conversion therapy. Jared, played by Lucas Hedges, is trying to figure out who he is in the