G.S. Perno

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Managing editor. Fascinated by the history of film. "Film can teach us just as well as it can entertain us, and the things we learn from film can be much more beneficial to our lives than the short-term entertainment we extract from it."

‘Sonic the Hedgehog 3’ Continues to Grow the Story with New Faces and New Villains – Review

Sonic the Hedgehog 3 has raced into theaters and we're here to share why it is definitely worth checking out. *warning: minor spoilers below for Sonic the Hedgehog 3 If anyone had told me five years ago that in 2024 we would be on the third installment of a Sonic the Hedgehog movie franchise, I'd have said they were crazy. And yet, here we are, it's...
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When Major Roles are Recast in Sequels

It is relatively uncommon for a major role in a major franchise to be recast for one or more films. However, it has happened...
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World War 1 Action Movies Have Not Fared Well, Until Now

War is often the setting for action and adventure movies, but for some reason films set during World War 1 have not had as...
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1984’s Dune, Is it a Good Adaptation? (Part 2 of 2)

We continue our look at David Lynch’s Dune, comparing the film’s plot with the book, and try to justify some of the film’s questionable...
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1984’s Dune, Is it a Good Adaptation? (Part 1 of 2)

David Lynch’s Dune is a very flawed film, and yet it has grown a cult following. To figure out why, we select 50 of...
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Career Breakthroughs: Regina King

From a child actor on television, to winning an Oscar for her performance in a major motion picture, Regina King’s profile as a multi-talented...
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Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (Review)

With jaw-dropping action sequences and an impactful story unlike we’ve seen before in a superhero film, Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings is...
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The Ten Worst Sequels of All Time

Bad sequels can ruin franchises. We look at 10 of the very worst offenders.  Last week we took a look at ten of the greatest...
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The Ten Best Sequels of All Time

Yes, it is possible for a sequel to be better than the original film. We look at ten of the greatest examples of such...
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Independence Day Was Both the End of an Era, and the Beginning of a New One

As we near the 25th anniversary of Independence Day, we reflect on how it remains at the zenith of science fiction/disaster blockbuster movie mashups,...
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Alien Invasion Movie Cliches

Alien invasion movies tend to have a lot of things in common with each other. This article investigates the source of those commonalities and...
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The 10 Best Alien Invasion Movies

With the upcoming release of A Quiet Place II, we take a look at the ten best alien invasion films released so far.  The premise...
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The Ten Best Films Directed by Actor-Directors

CC BY 2.0, Link Actors who have also directed have made some truly great films. Don’t believe me? Check out this list of the ten...
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