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Storytelling at its Most Thrilling in the “Cloverfield” Movies

Last month I finally got around to watching the 2008 film Cloverfield, which is one of the most unique monster movies I’ve ever seen. I really liked it -- but then I saw 10 Cloverfield Lane this weekend, and it blew the first movie away. I highly recommend both for putting the focus not so… Continue reading Storytelling at its Most Thrilling in the “Cloverfield” Movies

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“Elysium” Review: An Amazing Sci-Fi Story… Just Poorly Told

Lately I've been way behind on my movie-going, but I had to see Elysium as soon as it came out. It's directed by Neill Blomkamp, the man behind District 9. I didn't expect Elysium to be as good as District 9, but I was looking forward to seeing Blomkamp do his thing: tell a damn good science fiction story. Elysium is very flawed,… Continue reading “Elysium” Review: An Amazing Sci-Fi Story… Just Poorly Told