“Saw” stands out above all other horror films for one simple reason alone: Jigsaw. Unlike most horror movie villains, he has no elements of science fiction or fantasy. He cannot die again and again at the end of every sequel and magically make himself reappear. Just like his unassuming victims, he is bound by the laws of nature. He...
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One of the most esteemed video game franchises of all time is no doubt Nintendo’s very own Legend of Zelda series; one that spans over three decades! With such a deep history comes a very interesting, weird and awful past. Nintendo certainly made mistakes in 1993 with high hopes after...
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“Heathers” stands out in the history of Hollywood cinema. Few films go so unapologetically dark as “Heathers.” This is the R-rated “Mean Girls,” taking the typical genre of the high school setting and reinventing it with a very atypical plot.
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Let’s get one thing straight: the live-action and animation mashup film, “Space Jam,” is not the pinnacle of animation, nor the pinnacle of acting or plot. Regardless, it has withstood the test of time since its release in 1996. Despite its flaws, the film has retained its cult standing...
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Every year, players make choices on what games they want to play and it’s hard for many niche titles to stand out amongst the sea of quality and popularity. Yet, there are many times where a lesser-known title gets that recognition and Monolith Soft’s “Xenoblade Chronicles” is certainly one of...
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“Shrek 2”’s cult following didn’t start recently — the film made more than five times their budget at the box office, became the highest-grossing film of 2004 and was critically acclaimed. And for good reason: despite being up against notable sequels during the same year, like “Spider-Man 2” and...
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In early 2002, Ryan Karazija would start the formation of indie rock group, Audrye Sessions, performing around coffeehouses in Livermore, Calif. For the next eight years, the band would continue to refine their sound by releasing multiple EPs in the rock and pop genre. During the mid 2000’s...
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If there is any important album known for being a complete failure when it was initially released, it’s The Velvet Underground’s debut album. When it was first released on March 12,1967, many record stores prohibited the sale of the LP and radio stations across the nation banned its playback.
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To many, Mel Brooks is the king of parody and satire. His library of work contains some of cinema’s most famous comedies that unapologetically lampoon various genres and films. Many may be unaware of his name today, but have likely heard of his work with such cult classic...
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“A Cinderella Story” (2004) combines the timeless plot of the classic fairy tale with all of the drama of high school. Although there have been several other reboots since then, “A Cinderella Story” remains the most impressive because of its lasting relevance, fantastic take on the wholesome children’s...