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Sam Raimi

Spiderman 2002: The Original That Still Holds Up

Sam Raimi’s 2002 Spider-Man remains the gold standard for superhero origin stories, blending earnest storytelling with groundbreaking visuals.

3 min read Aug 8

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The Sovereign Cinephile: Moving Beyond Social Film Platforms

From punk video stores to "sovereign data," this article explores why we must reclaim our cinematic identities from the digital silos of social media.

4 min read Feb 10

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The Last Jedi: A Belated Deconstruction of the 'Skywalker' Mythos

A deep dive into the brilliance and fundamental problems of Rian Johnson's The Last Jedi, viewed through the lens of Film Crit Hulk's 2017 critique.

4 min read Feb 9

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Blue Beetle Kicks Capitalist Ass

The anti-imperial, revolutionary superhero film nobody talks about.

2 min read Apr 8

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Review: Boy Kills World

A hyper-violent anti-violent film? This is a proper cult diamond in the rough.

2 min read Apr 1

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Get DVDs Shipped to Your Door: Help Save the Last Great Video Store

Remember the magic of video stores? You can still rent movies—and have them shipped to your door. Help a local store keep that magic alive!

3 min read Oct 19

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ALIEN 45th Anniversary

45 years after its release, ALIEN manages to scare and enthrall viewers both old and new alike.

4 min read May 3

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Civil War Review: Does It Actually Mean Anything?

Civil War is a beautifully shot miss, nicking the target before zinging off into the brush.

8 min read Apr 15

Review

Killers of the Flower Moon

Critiques, genius, and how art can change the world. When I was nine years old, my parents gave me a couple of books to read: Dee Brown’s Bury My Heart at Woun

5 min read Nov 21