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Film Studies 6-19: War for the Planets of the Apes

Caesar is back leading his apes to freedom and protection from the diseased humans. But when The Colonel kills his family, it’s time for revenge. The final(?) film in the rebooted Planet of the Apes movie series has finally landed. … Continue reading

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Know Your Audience – 2017 Summer Midterm

Back in May, Sean Taylor and Mean Mark sat down and did a school yard pick of upcoming movies. The final results will be determined in early October. But we’re half way through the summer and we check in to … Continue reading

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Film Studies 6-18: Spiderman Homecoming

Spiderman not only swings back into theatres but also swings into the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Tom Holland dons the Spidey suit as he deals with high school life, auditioning to be an Avenger, and a new villain in town. He … Continue reading

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Or Is It? – The Burbs

Tom Hanks and his wife, Carrie Fisher, live in a quiet suburban cul-de-sac. But soon he discovers that his creepy neighbours may be hiding secrets that are too crazy to be believed. This movie came as a recommendation from one … Continue reading

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Film Studies 6-17: Baby Driver

When you pull off major heists, you need a good wheelman. When you need a good wheelman, you call Baby. Baby is mixed up with the wrong people and needs just one more job before he’s free. But when things … Continue reading

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Film Studies 6-16: Transformers – The Last Knight

Michael Bay’s Transformers series rolls on with The Last Knight. This time around we find out more about the story of Transformers on Earth, how Cybertron will be rebuilt, and we even learn about the secrets of our own planet. … Continue reading

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Or Is It? – Mac and Me

It’s heralded as one of the worst movies of all time but also as one of the best bad movies of all time. Sounds like a perfect movie for Or Is It? A young boy finds an alien and must … Continue reading

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Film Studies 6-15: Cars 3

Lightning McQueen is back and this time he’s racing for his career and his legacy. There are newer, faster cars on the circuit and McQueen must learn how to overcome the obstacles of the younger challenges. Does Cars 3 rip … Continue reading

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Or Is It? – Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

Johnny Depp makes his Or Is It? debut this week with the remake of the 1977 classic. Five children win a chance to tour the elusive and secretive Willy Wonka candy factory. But none of this makes sense! When does … Continue reading

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Film Studies 6-14: The Mummy

Marvel has their cinematic universe, DC has begun the story towards the Justice League, and the X-Men rewrite their history as many times as they damn well want to. Not to be left out, Universal has decided to throw their … Continue reading

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