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The Other World beckons us into a strange reality where not everything is as it seems. Director Henry Selick brings us the classic stop-motion movie Coraline, based on the Neil Gaiman book of the same name. Come with me as we discover why this first movie from Lakia Studios still manages to delight and scare us even years later.

Pixar takes us to the stars to discover a community of aliens who give an imaginative and odd kid obsessed with Aliens the title of the ambassador of Earth. Many expected this movie to flop, while others like me kept faith that maybe it would find its place among Pixar’s pantheon. Find out which side I choose as I go over Pixar’s most recent release, Elio.

We take a break from technologically advanced mechanics and giant green monsters to witness the almighty power of the gods in the realm of Asgard in this fun and likable tale about the god of thunder himself. While the film is far from being the best MCU flick, this standalone movie still manages to please even with some shortcomings.

The many adventures of Forrest Gump have resonated with audiences across the USA and beyond. As the decades pass, people have become more cynical of the themes, messages, and portrayals. Does that mean the movie as a whole falls flat because of it? Find out for sure as I look over the 1994 classic directed by Robert Zemeckis.

Blue Sky Studios delivers arguably the best film out of all their filmography, and it is based on the Peanuts Comic strip created by Charles Schulz. You would think this movie would be doomed to be like the worst of this studio's work, but this movie might prove otherwise in the most unexpected ways.

The little, simple picture book has been turned into an hour-and-a-half feature film. It was met with mixed results, but with the film growing more and more of a following, can this movie succeed even with certain things working against it?

A prequel origin story of Willy Wonka sounds like a bad idea. Still, when you bring in the beloved director of the first two Paddington films, this film suddenly becomes a wondrous experience with charm and visual splendor galore, plus some excellent musical numbers.

A gentle soul, with scissors for hands, has captured the hearts and sparked the imaginations of critics and audiences across the globe. In this exploration, I invite you to join me as we delve into what I believe to be Tim Burton's masterpiece.

Get ready for a silly horrific and jolly good time. A killer blood thirsty plant that feeds on peoples blood is ridiculous as its sounds. Still, when you bring in big names and talented filmmakers, you are sure to get something that is unlike anything you've see before.

Slasher movies are quite interesting and thrilling to watch especially around the Halloween season, John Carpenter's iconic movie Halloween may not have the flashiness of other slasher classics, but that doesn't mean it isn't without its scares. Despite its small budget, this movie has been hailed as one of the all time greats in the slasher genre.

Join us as we revisit the film that launched a global phenomenon. After over 20 years of Harry Potter's enchanting movie debut in the Wizarding World, we'll uncover whether this cinematic classic still captivates modern audiences now as it did decades ago.

Netflix's most popular show has recaptured the feel of the 80's for those who have lived through it while also enticing those who haven't to be totally obsessed with it. Stranger Things truly is Steven Spielberg meets Stephen King as it's a mash up of everything 80's while also being fresh and engaging.