Author Archives: SeanTaylor

Or Is It? – Speed

There’s a bomb on bus and if the bus’ speed drops below 50 miles per hour, it will explode. The young, sexy Sandra Bullock sits at the helm of the bus barreling through downtown Los Angeles. It’s up to one … Continue reading

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Film Studies 4-9: Furious 7

Ladies and gentlemen, welcome back to Film Studies. You may be noticing that this show is more text based than usual. That’s because there were a number of technical issues which led to the podcast we recorded being virtually un-listen-to-able. … Continue reading

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Or Is It? – Elektra

In 2005, Daredevil starring Ben Affleck was released to the world. It was considered the worst superhero movie of its time. So what you do if your big movie flops? Spin-off!!!! That’s right, this week it’s Elektra starring Jennifer Gardner. … Continue reading

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Or Is It? – The Happening

We’ve sensed it and saw the signs but now we’re experiencing The Happening. M. Night Shamalayalamadamadingdong makes his Or Is It? debut with the 2008 horror . . . no, thriller . . . no, oh I got it . … Continue reading

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Film Studies 4-8: Insurgent

Tris Prior and Four return with the sequel to Divergent in Insurgent. This time, the evil leader Jeanine is hunting the Divergents to help so that she can access a secret message from the Faction’s elders.  Tris and her supporters … Continue reading

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Or Is It? – Double Impact

Welcome back to the show, Jean-Claude Van Damme. And welcome back to the show . . . uh . . . other Jean-Claude Van Damme.  Yes, that’s right.  If one Van Damme in a movie wasn’t enough high-kicking, leg-splitting, bad … Continue reading

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Or Is It? – Batman Forever

Think Batman & Robin is the worst Batman movie of all time?  Do ya?  Really?  Well, you’re right.  But we put forth that perhaps Batman Forever may be almost, if not just, as bad.  Over the top acting, mindless storylines, and … Continue reading

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Film Studies 4-7: Chappie

Neil Blomkamp has taken on immigration and health care but now, he’s taking on what it means to be human.  Chappie is the story of a sentient robot learning about life, love, and what’s important in life.  “Mean” Mark finally … Continue reading

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Or Is It? – Piranha 3D

In space, no one can hear you scream.  On spring break, no one can understand why you would blow off the responsibility of looking after your younger siblings for just a few hours leading to putting them in life-threatening peril … Continue reading

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Film Studies 4-6: Focus

When professional con-man Nicky (Will Smith) takes Jess (Margot Robbie) into his criminal crew, he expected to teach her everything he knows.  But, he didn’t expect to fall in love.  When Nicky goes for a major con for millions in … Continue reading

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