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5.8
Hollywood

Samaritan movie review 2022 The popular superhero genre appears to be economically dictated by a natural monopoly, in which two brands (Marvel and DC, now owned by Disney and Warner Bros., respectively) lead the pack in terms of film adaptations. Even though there are a variety of stories contained within these cinematic universes, the overall impression I get is that they are very similar and unified. Because of this, it is encouraging to see Samaritan, which is essentially a small business, competing against Walmart, which is what the Marvel Cinematic Universe has become. Samaritan is a film that does not…

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7.8
Netflix

The Sandman Season 1 Review The telling of tales is akin to having recurrent nightmares. They emerge from the depths of our subconscious and, at first glance, appear to be the same. However, upon closer inspection, you may find that the specifics change with each new telling. The Sandman is the show for you if you enjoy pondering things like dreams and storytelling, as well as general ponderous musings about gothic things, because holy cow, this show is deep. The good news is that this atmospheric and engaging series is the stuff that dreams are made of. The bad news…

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HBO

House of the Dragon Episode 2 Breakdown For a long time that the best scenes in the world of Game of Thrones frequently feature little more than well-dressed characters conversing with one another in a luxurious Hall. When you have the ability to tell a compelling story, there is no requirement to always fall back on nonstop spectacle. The problem with the second episode of House of the Dragon, titled “The Rogue Prince,” is that it does not quite have the same quality of storytelling as the show’s premiere did. This is an awkward hour of show that doesn’t completely…

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Movies

Today we discuss Prey 2022 movie Watching “Prey” on the most expansive screen is worth the viewer’s time and money. The vast open areas of Alberta look beautiful, there is plenty of monster mayhem and action, and the magnificent tune Sarah Schachner composed begs to be blasted from the most significant speakers that are accessible. Why, therefore, is Disney streaming an episode of the critically acclaimed “Predator” franchise on Hulu in the middle of the summer? This year marks the 35th anniversary of the release of the first “Predator” film, which starred Arnold Schwarzenegger; what better way to celebrate than…

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