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Equilibrium

Promotional material for Equilibrium, be it movie posters or the DVD case, seems to frequently feature quotes from reviewers comparing it favorably to The Matrix. It’s an apt comparison, as anybody who has seen both films will recognize certainly similarities. … Continue reading

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The Dark Knight Rises

When I first saw the trailers for Batman Begins, I felt a mixture of anticipation and apprehension. I wanted a new Batman movie, one that would be true to the character as well as being a good movie overall. But … Continue reading

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Favorite Films: The Dark Knight

“The night is darkest just before the dawn. And I promise you, the dawn is coming.” With the blockbuster success of Batman Begins, anticipation was high for Christopher Nolan’s follow-up. Fans were excited. Even critics were looking forward to it. … Continue reading

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Favorite Films: Batman Begins

“Why do we fall sir? So we might learn to pick ourselves up.” By the end of the 20th century, the Batman film franchise had fallen quite far indeed. The 1989 film Batman, directed by Tim Burton, had been a … Continue reading

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