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Iron Man

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    MPAA Rating Reason Running Time Distributor Theatrical Release date PG-13 Some intense sequences of sci-fi action and violence, and brief suggestive content 125 minutes Paramount Pictures Marvel Studios May 2, 2008 “Iron Man” isn’t only one of the best comic book films, but it’s the best film to kick of summer 2008, and it’s message of pro-American/anti-war clearly ties in well with its overall themes of the comic book of the same name. Jon Faverau has made an excellent superhero film in a year when comic book geeks had this and “The Dark Knight” to look forward to. (Though I can’t say the same about the misfire that was “The Incredible Hulk”). The main character in the film, Tony Stark (Robert Downey, Jr.), is similar to the other average human-turned-avenger, but what makes him stand out is his acknowled
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Left Behind (2014)

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    MPAA Rating Reason Running Time Distributor Theatrical Release date PG-13 Some thematic elements, violence/peril and brief drug content. 110 minutes Stoney Lake Entertainment October 3, 2014 To paraphrase a quote from the bible: “Oh, how the mighty hath fallen” This is the second incarnation of “Left Behind”, which debuted in 2000 as a grassroots effort in which Kirk Cameron led that film. Despite being labelled as a direct-to-video feature (before going theatrical a mere two months later), it did manage to sneak into a handful of theaters before making two more direct-to-video sequels. The first series was released at a time when Christian films were nudging at the door. For the 2014 reboot, this time the film gets a Hollywood treatment and a major star power player in Nicolas Cage. Unfortunately, as hard as he tries (and for one, he doesn’t go all out crazy on us but gives us a more somber and melodramatic approach), the film can’t be o
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My tribute to Jason David Frank

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I was hit with sad news yesterday as the news came as a shock to me. I’m sure it did to many others. One of my favorite actors from my childhood era, Jason David Frank, passed away yesterday at the age of 49. Whether you have heard of him or not, you probably heard of the “Power Rangers”. It was a popular kids TV series in which he played Tommy Oliver, the Green Ranger and later the White Ranger. The original series ran three seasons and spawned three films: two of which were continuations of the series. Oliver was also one of the longest-serving Power Rangers on the show, as Jason also became the Red Zeo Ranger, the Red Turbo Ranger, and the Black Dino Thunder Ranger. He has appeared in 257 episodes of the show, including the anniversary specials. He has been in countless Power Morphicion events, and even reprised the character outside of the main series. He also appears in a cameo in the 2017 reboot film. He retired from his Tommy Oliver persona earlier this year, but was looking f
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RoboCop 2

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  MPAA Rating Reason Running Time Distributor Theatrical Release date R Violence, gore, drug references, and language 117 minutes Orion Pictures June 22, 1990 The second installment of “Robocop” takes a sharp turn than the futuristic Detroit we knew. Robocop (Peter Weller) and Officer Anne Lewis (Nancy Allen) are still on the job while the Detroit Police force are on strike demanding better wages. OCP is still active in running the Robocop program, but have changed their motives from moral ambiguity to sinister greed: the president (Daniel O’ Herihly) is seen as a ruthless, cold villain instead of a harmless individual portrayed in the original film. The satirical commercials and the MediaBreak news clips are there (gotta love the MagnaVolt spot), but the comical and satirical tone of the movie is replaced by low-brow humor, over-the-top villains (including a tyrannical drug cult leader and a fowl-mouthed 10-year old kid with a machine gun), and to
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RoboCop (1987)

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  MPAA Rating Reason Running Time Distributor Theatrical Release date R Violence, gore, drug references, and language 102 minutes Orion Pictures July 17, 1987        Orion Pictures launched a film franchise back in 1987 called “RoboCop” and released it in the summer, a decade before blockbuster movies were the rage of the season. “RoboCop” told a simple story and made it original in its concept. The movie’s set in the futuristic city of Detrot and a mega-conglomerate company called OCP is partnered up with Detroit’s police force in their never-ending war on crime. Officer Alex Murphy (Peter Weller) is the latest cop who has been re-assigned to the war-torn area, is partnered up with Officer Anne Lewis (Nancy Allen), and killed on his first assignment by Clarence Boddicker (Kurtwood Smith) and his group of thugs. OCP makes Murphy the ”prime candidate” for the RoboCop project, and transforms him into a cyborg.     The movie focuses more on story than
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MarvelChats - Ms. Marvel (1x06)

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  It’s the last of the “Ms. Marvel” chats as we look at the finale. We’ll break down the visual look of the episode, as well as the acting and storyline now that the action has been brought back to Jersey City. Plus, we’ll talk not only about the Captain Marvel tease at the end and what it means for next summer’s sequel “The Marvel” but also THAT other surprising revelation. Lot of identity crises in the episode fittingly called “No Normal”. What will the future of Ms. Marvel hold and does this set her up to be a future member of the “Young Avengers”. Plus, a touch on the announcements Marvel has planned for it’s upcoming return to the San Diego Comic Con event and our possible thoughts on where Phase Four is heading.
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MarvelChats (Ms. Marvel 1x04/1x05)

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  Due to audio issues, we will return with not one but Two MarvelChats this weekend as Ryan and I discuss episodes four and five (aka the penultimate episode) of “Ms. Marvel”. As the backstory comes to a close, a new much greater threat arises which poses new questions. Be there when we talk about everything the two episodes had to offer, and the things we wished more of because these were very short. Oh well, now we can finally sit back and watch as the Marvel Scooby Gang reunite for the finale, and the ultimate lead -in to next summer’s (and full stem ahead for next week’s Comic Con) “The Marvels”
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