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Napoleon Review: Ridley Scott Takes Down a Historical Titan

By / November 16, 2023 / Reviews / , , , , , , , , / 4 minutes of reading

When a filmmaker of Ridley Scott’s stature decides to adapt a historical biopic about Napoleon, the film carries a certain set of expectations; top-tier actors, opulent costumes and production design, and a predictable story spotlighting a significant historical figure. One look at the film’s trailer would support that notion, revealing a rousing action extravaganza in …

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Monsters of California Video Review

By / October 6, 2023 / Reviews, Videos / , , , , , , , , , , , / 1 minute of reading

Monsters of California Video Review Tom DeLonge’s eagerly anticipated film, Monsters of California is a brash sci-fi comedy tailor-made for viewers who grew up loving late-night monster movies. But there’s a bigger story at play here tied to DeLonge’s involvement in the UFO disclosure movement. The latest UFO Movie Club episode covers Monsters of California, …

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Encounters Video Review

By / September 30, 2023 / Reviews, Videos / , , , , , , / 1 minute of reading

ENCOUNTERS VIDEO REVIEW Netflix’s Encounters is a gripping four-part documentary miniseries delving into the world of UFOs and extraterrestrial contact. Each episode focuses on a UFO mass sighting occurring within the last 50 years. And cases are brought to life through interviews with scientists, military officials, journalists, and first-hand witnesses. Let me know your thoughts …

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No One Will Save You Video Review

By / September 22, 2023 / Reviews, Videos / , , , , , , , , , , , / 1 minute of reading

No One Will Save You Video Review No One Will Save You is a heart-pounding sci-fi thriller from director Brian Duffield and starring Kaitlyn Dever. The story follows a young woman with a dark past who must fight for her life when an alien invader breaks into her home.   No One Will Save You …

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TIFF 2023 Review Diary

By / September 22, 2023 / Reviews / , , , , , / 7 minutes of reading

  TIFF 2023 has come to a close, and it was another eventful year for festivalgoers. This year’s festival may have lacked the abundance of A-list talent of past years, but TIFF’s slate of films still delivered. Eleven days isn’t nearly enough time to take in all the must-see screenings the festival offers.   Several titles …

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Jules Review: A Wonderfully Strange Sci-fi Dramedy

By / September 12, 2023 / Reviews / , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , / 4 minutes of reading

Milton Robinson (Ben Kingsley) is an unassuming man leading a mundane life. He’s a 78-year-old widower and retiree with two adult children he seldom sees. So, he spends his free time attending city council meetings, voicing the same demands day after day.  But one night, something extraordinary invades Milton’s ordinary life when a flying saucer crashes into his backyard and …

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The McPherson Tape Video Review:

By / August 30, 2023 / Reviews, Videos / , , , , , , , , , , , , , / 2 minutes of reading

How a Found Footage Movie Fooled the World The latest UFO Movie Club episode covers the mystery surrounding Dean Alioto’s 1989 alien abduction horror movie The McPherson Tape (aka U.F.O. Abduction). The McPherson Tape holds a special place in cinema history for being one of the very first found footage movies (it debuted a decade …

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Fire in the Sky Review: What Really Happened?

By / August 22, 2023 / Reviews, Videos / , , , , , , , , , , / 2 minutes of reading

About Fire in the Sky The latest UFO Movie Club explores Robert Lieberman’s chilling 1993 alien abduction film Fire in the Sky.   This episode examines Travis’s claims, explains how they differ from the movie, and reveals the one detail the film leaves out that will change how you think about this story.  Fire in the …

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Barbie Review: Plastic Fantastic

By / July 21, 2023 / Reviews / , , , , , , , , , , , / 6 minutes of reading

When Warner Bros. announced their plans to adapt Barbie into a feature film, the internet responded with its usual amount of snark.  Sure, everyone’s familiar with Mattel’s iconic toy line, but who exactly is dying to watch a Barbie origin story on the silver screen?  On the surface, Barbie looks like any other soulless corporate cash grab …

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Oppenheimer Review: Cillian Murphy Dazzles in Nolan’s Epic Biopic

By / July 20, 2023 / Reviews / , , , , , , , , , , , , , / 4 minutes of reading

Oppenheimer stands as the most peculiar summer blockbuster to hit theatres in years. It’s a three-hour ensemble drama about burden: the burden of genius, expectations, and the guilt of creating a weapon capable of annihilating humanity.  Obviously, this isn’t the type of summer movie that you’ll see cross-promoted on a Happy Meal. But if there’s one filmmaker …

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