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A graphic of the film The Creator on movie theater screen. ILLUSTRATED BY JERRY WEINTRAUB

The flaws and promises of “The Creator”: Hollywood’s obsession with nostalgia and IP

Joshua Lee October 17, 2023
While everyone can use some nostalgia, Hollywood’s recent obsession with established I.P. leaves little room for original stories, especially at the blockbuster level. This brings us to Gareth Edwards and “The Creator,” with its attempt to stray away from Hollywood’s unrelenting pattern of adaptations, remakes and sequels.
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The official poster for the movie Godzilla vs Kong. The film was released on March 31. PUBLIC DOMAN

Godzilla vs. Kong: A pure fun monster action violence spectacle

Ryan Baile April 23, 2021
Marvel and DC combined their cinematic universes to create an epic battle between two of the most famous movie monsters in the history of cinema: Godzilla and King Kong. “Godzilla vs. Kong” was released on March 31 in theaters and on HBO Max.
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Stony Brook announces new accessible Minor in Filmmaking

Stony Brook announces new accessible Minor in Filmmaking

Alek Lewis September 29, 2019
A 21-credit filmmaking minor will be available to Stony Brook students. The program will use iPhones to teach basic film skills.
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The Dark Phoenix official movie poster. The movie premiered on June 7, 2019. PUBLIC DOMAIN

“Dark Phoenix” fails to rise from the ashes

Alexander Bakirdan June 11, 2019
The final installment in 21st Century Fox’s X-Men franchise, “Dark Phoenix,” crashes and burns on its opening weekend on Friday, June 7.
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Poster for Dragon Ball Super, a Japanese animated series. BRIAN JUAREZ/FLICKR VIA CC BY SA 2.0

“Dragon Ball Super: Broly” flies above all expectations

Mike Adams February 9, 2019
“Broly” is a sensory masterpiece on multiple levels. Animation Director Naohiro Shintani introduced an entirely new animation style for the film that feels both fresh and familiar.
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Kenneth Branagh, directs and stars as the lead character, in the fourth movie remake of this Agatha Christie novel.

Review: Remake of Agatha Christie’s “Murder on the Orient Express”

Zoya Naqvi November 12, 2017
Director Kenneth Branagh attempts to reintroduce famed 20th century English mystery writer Agatha Christie’s best-selling 1934 mystery novel, “Murder on the Orient Express,” but his stubbornness to cling onto the last speck of cinematic nostalgia hurts the film in the long run.
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