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After the unfortunate death of Paul Walker in 2013, many fans would understand if Furious 7 would be the finale of The Fast and the Furious franchise. When Vin Diesel announced that he wanted to complete one more trilogy of films, especially with the eighth entry being a way to honor his former cast member,Continue reading “All Engines are go in ‘Fate of the Furious’”

Like most people my age, I spent many after-school afternoons watching five teenagers with attitude save the world from the forces of evil in Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers. From their entrance onto the small screen in 1993, this spawned a franchise that consisting of 24 television seasons, two feature films, and an assortment of merchandiseContinue reading “‘Power Rangers’ is a rejuvenated and enjoyable rebirth”

When it comes to a list of classic animated Disney classics, 1991’s Beauty and the Beast is certainly in the top five for the majority of fans. Belle is a classic heroine and one of the most iconic Disney princesses since the likes of Snow White and Aurora from Sleeping Beauty first enchanted us years ago. Unlike her predecessors,Continue reading “A tale as old as time is renewed in ‘Beauty and the Beast’”

The legacy of King Kong in Hollywood hasn’t been too stellar since his 1933 coming-out party. There have been spin-offs and remakes; the last one being Peter Jackson’s retelling in 2005 where we found Kong looking for love in Naomi Watts’ damsel in distress. After, the big man has been hiding for years until theContinue reading “Kong roars new life into monster movie genre in ‘Skull Island’”

The X-Men were my first foray into the vast world of Marvel and superheroes in general; Wolverine was always my favorite hero out of that team. Seeing Hugh Jackman portray the honorable and aggressive anti-hero has been great since the first film in 2000 and his performances only got better through the years. The lastContinue reading “Hugh Jackman gives long-time X-fans a bloody and emotional farewell in ‘Logan’”

In 2014, Keanu Reeves made a return to theaters in an under-the-radar action film, John Wick. I’ve never been a huge fan of Reeves’ films based on his acting, but that might be more of the roles he has played before. This film definitely fits with Keanu and unexpectedly launched a franchise as the lethalContinue reading “Keanu Reeves doubles down on stylized action in ‘John Wick: Chapter 2’”

15 years ago, hot after the success of The Fast and The Furious, Vin Diesel starred in xXx; an action-adventure spy flick about an extreme daredevil being recruited by the CIA. When Diesel wouldn’t return for the sequel, Ice Cube stepped in to take over in the disappointing xXx: State of the Union. Twelve yearsContinue reading “Vin Diesel delivers outrageous fun in ‘Return of Xander Cage’”

One of the highest anticipated movies of 2016 and one of the hardest tickets I’ve ever had to acquire. My first attempt was met by a red ‘SOLD OUT’ sign. Today, I took advantage of my day off and got my tickets early before I was denied again and this movie was worth all ofContinue reading “Gosling and Stone dance into audience’s hearts in ‘La La Land’”

I remember the first time that I was introduced to Star Wars. My mother took me to the 1997 remastered edition was released into theaters. Since then, fans new and old have been introduced to galaxy’s beginnings in the underperforming prequel trilogy and treated with a resurgence, starting with last year’s record-setting The Force Awakens. Taking advantage ofContinue reading “‘Rogue One: A Star Wars Story’ brings an amazing perspective on the Galactic War far, far away”

Hello everyone! I know that I’m a little behind right now but now that I have time, let’s get to some new reviews! In one way or another, we all remember the first time that we watched a Harry Potter movie for the first time. From there, you are hooked into this magical escape fromContinue reading “‘Fantastic Beasts’ provides a enjoyable magical experience for fans, old and new”