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The Mandalorian - Episode 2.07 - Chapter 15 - Review

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The penultimate episode of The Mandalorian felt like yet another detour, however, packed within that detour was a bunch of moments that should come into play later. You can't put the toothpaste back in tube, and the show, plus the characters in it, will never be the same because of it.

The Mandalorian - Episode 2.01 - Chapter 9 - Review

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  Star Wars can get bogged down with itself, relying on the overly familiar in lieu of a better story. That is why the first season of The Mandalorian was so refreshing. It brought something new to the universe, and wasn't overly reliant on the franchise's history. The second season just premiered, and it took a course more like its film counterparts - it was one big nostalgia bomb strapped to a bantha.

The Mandalorian - Episode 1.08 - Chapter 8 - Review

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After a very strong start, The Mandalorian had a bit of a stumble. The finale needed to be a strong, assertive, all encompassing and satisfying story. Luckily, it was exactly that.

The Mandalorian - Episode 1.03 - Chapter 3 - Review

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It is rare when a TV show continually gets better week after week. But the first episode of The Mandalorian  was merely "good", so the rest could be great . Chapter 3, subtitled "The Sin", took everything good about the first 2 episodes and expounded on it ten fold. There will be a few spoilers throughout if you have not watched the episode yet.

The Mandalorian - Episode 1.02 - Chapter 2 - Review

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While "Chapter 2" was a couple minutes shorter than "Chapter 1", it seemed to accomplish a whole lot more. Rick Famuyiwa crafted wonderful action sequences, and an intimate story that pleased all of the senses.

The Mandalorian - Episode 1.01 - Chapter 1 - Review

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42 years after Star Wars  changed the world (and subsequently shaped my entire life ), the first live action Star Wars  show is finally here. The Mandalorian  comes from Iron Man  and Chef  filmmaker Jon Favreau. The following review will be spoiler free.

The Lion King - Review

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The Lion King is very special to a lot of people. So the concept of a hyper-realistic CGI remake had people talking. Let's get this out of the way though: Regardless of what you think of this one it doesn't "ruin" the original. The 1994 classic will always stand on its own in a bubble, regardless of what comes after. The sub-par sequels didn't tarnish that film. Neither should this.

11 People Who Should Direct Star Wars Episode IX

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This seems to happen entirely too often now, but there is another Star Wars movie without its original director. To be honest, I was not sold on it to begin with and now they need to essentially start over. Since  Episode IX  will mark the 11th  Star Wars  movie, I have compiled a list below of 11 Directors who I think should be given the reigns.

Spider-Man: Homecoming - Review

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Spider-Man: Homecoming is the entry into the Marvel Cinematic Universe that no one thought would ever happen. Licensing rights and deals with other studios made it impossible, or so we thought. So for this movie to exist at all is a prize, for it to be as good as it was is an absolute triumph. Read on to see more thoughts on this bonus entry into the MCU!