Stephen Yanni
Ready Player One - Spielberg's Odyssey into the OASIS!
Visually, Spielberg has once again proved his mastery over cinema. The visual sequences are absolutely breathtaking.
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Stephen Yanni
Sep 29, 20232 min read
Starship Troopers - "From Book to Battle: A Campy Controversy"
From the propaganda-style infomercials to the sometimes melodramatic performances of its cast, "Starship Troopers" feels like a love letter
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Stephen Yanni
Aug 21, 20232 min read
The Princess Bride - As You Wish: A Five-Star Ode
A delightful blend of romance, adventure, humor, and fantasy, Rob Reiner's adaptation of William Goldman's novel is a model of storytelling
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Stephen Yanni
Aug 12, 20232 min read
The Last Voyage of the Demeter - A Sinking Ship with Little Emotional Impact
"The Last Voyage of the Demeter" sets sail on an intriguing premise, only to become lost in a sea of missed opportunities.
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Stephen Yanni
Aug 9, 20232 min read
The Map of Tiny Perfect Things - A Fresh Twist on the Time-Loop Tale
An enchanting and poignant addition to the time-loop genre, delivering a tale that is both familiar and uniquely charming in its execution.
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Stephen Yanni
Aug 5, 20232 min read
Meg 2, The Trench: A Splashier Sequel That Still Makes Waves, Not Tsunamis
Jonas Taylor leads a daring research expedition, unveiling a battle with prehistoric predators and malevolent miners.
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Stephen Yanni
Jul 29, 20231 min read
The Meg - A Shallow Dive into Shark Territory
Despite the promising premise and the star power of Jason Statham, the film fails to make a significant impact.
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Stephen Yanni
Jul 7, 20232 min read
Beautiful Disaster - At the Crossroads of Drama and Mindless Fun
A captivating, slightly predictable love story wrapped in the trappings of college life and underground boxing matchs.
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Stephen Yanni
Jul 1, 20232 min read
The Boogyman - A Poignant Haunt Marred by Familiar Tropes
Based on a short story by Stephen King, aims to intertwine horror and raw human emotions into a deeply layered narrative.
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Stephen Yanni
May 18, 20232 min read
Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile: A Charming Tale, not so charming CGI
The film capably weaves a charming narrative of acceptance, friendship, and the blurring lines of the animal kingdom and suburban life.
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Stephen Yanni
May 5, 20232 min read
A Man Called Otto - A Moving Journey
A deeply moving, thought-provoking, engaging, and emotionally charged film.
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Stephen Yanni
Apr 21, 20232 min read
The Luckiest Girl Alive - A Not-So-Lucky Adaptation
Visually captivating, and well-acted how the subject matter was handled may leave the viewer wondering about their emothions.
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