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8 Underrated Martial Arts Movies Ranked by a 4th Degree Blackbelt
Martial arts movies reside in a pseudo-genre where actual martial art skill is not necessary. Yet, we wondered what a fighting expert might like in a martial arts film–so we asked one.
20 Most Influential Science Fiction Short Stories of the 20th Century
Science Fiction is influential to the world around us, and in turn, short stories are influential to Science Fiction.
The Best Philosophical Movies of All Time
Philosophy shapes every action in our lives, whether we recognize and understand it or not.
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20 Best Upcoming Sci Fi Movies, TV & Books (2020)
At Fictionphile, we’re pretty big science fiction nerds, so it’s only natural that we keep a close eye on upcoming sci fi across all of fiction’s mediums.
2020 Oscar Nominations: Joker Big Winner, Gerwig Snubbed
The 2020 Oscar Nominations were announced this morning for the 92nd Academy Awards, and Joker received the most nominations with 11 nods, including Best Picture, Actor in a Leading Role, and Directing.
Too Old to Die Young is Too Slow, Too Weird, Too Hard to Stop Watching (Review)
Too Old to Die Young is one of those oddities that cause some of us to say to ourselves and viewing partners, “Just a… little more.”
10 Action Movie Cliches Picked by a Nitpick
There is a rumor that I am a picky person, perhaps even worse, a nitpicky person. Some would say this especially applies when it comes to action movie cliches.
Aeschylus: Ancient Greece’s Father of Dialogue and Drama
If you ever loved a movie, play, TV show, or book–anything with dialogue–take a moment and thank Aeschylus. Not convinced? Let’s talk.
Deadpool Now A Disney Princess – Reynolds Confirms MCU Deadpool 3
Disney buying Fox shook up the state of the evolving Fox comic book universe, claiming victims like X-Men. Yet, strangely enough, it seems Deadpool 3 has survived the purge.
Pat Garrett and Billy the Kid: Lord Take This Badge Off of Me (Analysis)
Hunting Kris Kristofferson in Pat Garrett and Billy the Kid, James Coburn enlists Slim Pickens and María Cristina Estela Marcela Jurado García — or the Mexican actress Katy Jurado, for short.
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker (Spoiler Free Review)
As a long-time fan of the Star Wars series, ever since I was introduced to it in the 90’s, I was enamored with the aesthetic of glowing laser swords, massive mechanical marvels, mysterious ancient orders, and strange-looking puppets dressed up as aliens.
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Aeschylus: Ancient Greece’s Father of Dialogue and Drama
If you ever loved a movie, play, TV show, or book–anything with dialogue–take a moment and thank Aeschylus. Not convinced? Let’s talk.
Pat Garrett and Billy the Kid: Lord Take This Badge Off of Me (Analysis)
Hunting Kris Kristofferson in Pat Garrett and Billy the Kid, James Coburn enlists Slim Pickens and María Cristina Estela Marcela Jurado García — or the Mexican actress Katy Jurado, for short.
SpaceWar!: How MIT Students Invented Digital Video Games
Even before SpaceWar!, the earliest known video game, games have always crossed paths with computers.
Altered Carbon and Morality: Who Wants To Live Forever?
Watching Altered Carbon, one inevitably asks, would life lose its savor if we lived forever?
A Considered Star Wars Casting Call Speculation
At the end of June, a Star Wars casting call leaked. You might have thought it was a trap, but it’s been confirmed by myriad trustworthy sites with reputable deep-background sources. Reports say these are lead characters, and we’re just going to run with that. Let’s hope there aren’t any
Upstream Color Explained … Maybe
Like Primer before it, Shane Carruth’s Upstream Color leaves many people confused. Maybe more than they need to be. Keep in mind that art can be subjective, and it’s hard to always diagnose exactly what an artist intends, especially if they intentionally leave it open for interpretation. But I believe
Reviews
Too Old to Die Young is Too Slow, Too Weird, Too Hard to Stop Watching (Review)
Too Old to Die Young is one of those oddities that cause some of us to say to ourselves and viewing partners, “Just a… little more.”
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker (Spoiler Free Review)
As a long-time fan of the Star Wars series, ever since I was introduced to it in the 90’s, I was enamored with the aesthetic of glowing laser swords, massive mechanical marvels, mysterious ancient orders, and strange-looking puppets dressed up as aliens.
Body Swap Fiction: The 7 Best Examples of All Time (2019)
Just like bodies, no two examples of body swap fiction are exactly the same. They can range from the macabre to the quirky or cringe-worthy to brilliant.
Doctor Sleep Book vs Movie
The Shining sequel Doctor Sleep is now a feature film directed by Mike Flanagan. Based on the book written by Stephen King, the movie version of Doctor Sleep differs from its source material. Much akin to the original by Stanley Kubrick, which differed from its source material.
REVIEW: All American Zombie Drugs
You have to commend All American Zombie Drugs for its ambition. All American Zombie Drugs, which comes out today (June 23) on DVD and VOD, starts with a clever premise that sounds like a perfect marriage of two newly reborn and popularized genres: buddy stoner comedies and zombie flicks. Throw
Man of Steel Theme As Human As They Come
Before I get jump into my take on the Man of Steel theme and my impressions of the movie, you may want to read my past thoughts on the themes behind Superman in general and how I thought it could apply in “Man of Steel.” I don’t want you to
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20 Best Upcoming Sci Fi Movies, TV & Books (2020)
At Fictionphile, we’re pretty big science fiction nerds, so it’s only natural that we keep a close eye on upcoming sci fi across all of fiction’s mediums.
10 Action Movie Cliches Picked by a Nitpick
There is a rumor that I am a picky person, perhaps even worse, a nitpicky person. Some would say this especially applies when it comes to action movie cliches.
Fictional Locations: 12 Made-Up Destinations We Wish We Could Visit
Thanks to various forms of fiction, popular culture is rife with different fictional locations from Hogwarts to the Mushroom Kingdom.
Body Swap Fiction: The 7 Best Examples of All Time (2019)
Just like bodies, no two examples of body swap fiction are exactly the same. They can range from the macabre to the quirky or cringe-worthy to brilliant.
10 Best NSFW Comics Actually Worth Reading
While these titles may be NSFW comic books, they’re actually great works of art worth the read. Just with lots of guts and nudity.
7 Best Sci Fi Books for Teens and Young Adults
The best sci fi books for teens capture essentials about the teenage years, and they’re often the best sci fi books the genre has to offer.
