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Or Is It? – 2012

Michael Bay takes a lot of shit from a lot of people but we propose that there’s someone who deserves it just as bad. That man’s name is Roland Emmerich. In 2009, he released his biggest disaster epic ever, 2012. … Continue reading

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Or Is It? – Sugar & Spice

In the world of great heist movies, there are a number of classics. Films like Ocean’s Eleven, The Italian Job, and Inception all fill the audience’s imagination with tension and joy when the caper is finally pulled off. Then there’s … Continue reading

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Or Is It? – Bloodrayne

Well, we finally got here. You knew it had to be coming sooner or later. Yes, that’s right, today we dip our toes into Uwe Boll. And what better way to start than with the only video game Boll’s ever … Continue reading

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Or Is It? – Encino Man

Heeeeey buuu-dies! While you’re gnoshing on grindage, check out this Stone Age gem. Brendan Fraser makes his jump to superstardom with Encino Man. Unfortunately, he brought along Pauly Shore. This was actually a popular movie in its day and you … Continue reading

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Film Studies 4-14: Tomorrowland

Disney has turned a part of their Magic Kingdom into a feature film. Tomorrowland is the story of a special young woman achieving her destiny to save the world from total destruction. Casey Newton (Brit Robertson) is brought to Tomorrowland … Continue reading

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Or Is It? – Double Dragon

Double freakin’ Dragon. One of the best video games eve released on the NES console. One or two player ass-kicking action, great music, and classic level design revolutionized the gaming world in 1988. So why did it take 6 years … Continue reading

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Film Studies 4-13: Pitch Perfect 2

On a weekend where TV, billboards, and the Internet are all focused on the return of Mad Max, one movie stepped on Road Fury at the box office. That movie is Pitch Perfect 2. The sequel to the 2012 sleeper … Continue reading

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Film Studies 4-12: Mad Max – Fury Road

It’s been 30 years but Mad Max returns to the big screen with Fury Road.  Mad Max teams with Furiosa to help save some important yet abused citizens of The Citadel.  Sean Taylor and Mean Mark are on a Boys … Continue reading

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Or Is It? – Super Mario Bros

The very first video game to feature film adaptation and, of course, it’s Super Mario Bros. It was the game that brought the video game industry back from the depths of the E.T. inspired crash. Everyone knows and loves this … Continue reading

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Film Studies 4-11: Ex Machina

When Caleb wins a lottery draw at work, he gets to meet the company’s eccentric yet reclusive owner.  Soon he learns that Nathan has been working on creating artificial intelligence in the form of Ava.  Caleb’s job is to put … Continue reading

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