While carried by a strong lead, Mulan stumbles through poor pacing, thin characters, and VFX issues that kept it an arm’s length from the superior 1998 animated counterpart. Directed by Niki Caro and starring Yifei Liu as Mulan; Donnie Yen as Commander Tung; Tzi Ma as Zhou, Jason Scott Lee as Böri Khan; Yoson An…
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Releasing the Snyder Cut of Justice League was an achievement by fans around the world. It is only fitting then, that the first event celebrating that achievement would also be held by the fans and for the fans. Justice Con 2020 is a two-day virtual convention organized by The Nerd Queens and ComicBook Debate’s own…
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On May 20th, Zack Snyder announced that the Snyder Cut would release on HBO MAX as Zack Snyder’s Justice League. It was a moment of jubilation for a fandom that had campaigned for it daily for two and a half years since the theatrical cut released in 2017. Though, if you ask the fandom what…
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Juneteenth, otherwise known as Freedom Day and Emancipation Day, occurs on June 19th. It was the date that General Gordon Granger came to Texas to finally enforce the emancipation of the slaves. Up to that point, the Civil War had already been over for two months and the Emancipation Proclamation was delivered by President Abraham…
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With close to $200,000 raised for the American Foundation For Suicide Prevention, it’s easy to see why giving back to charity has become a true north for Zack Snyder fans. Even after AT&T and Warner Media announced that the Snyder Cut will release in 2021 in the form of Zack Snyder’s Justice League, the fight…
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On May 25, 2020, George Floyd was senselessly killed in Minneapolis, Minnesota at the hands of the Minneapolis police force. Officer Derek Chauvin held his knee at Floyd’s neck for close to nine harrowing minutes. During that time, Floyd uttered the phrase that rang the same anger and sadness that Eric Garner’s death brought in…
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After almost three years of fan anticipation, events, and teases, it is official; Zack Snyder’s Justice League will see the light of day on HBO Max in 2020. “I want to thank HBO Max and Warner Brothers for this brave gesture of supporting artists and allowing their true visions to be realized. Also a special…
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Michael Jordan’s story comes back to life like never before in a magnificent documentary detailing the trails, tribulations, and drama that fueled the Chicago Bulls to their sixth championship Michael Jordan is in a pantheon of greatness in the world of sports. Whether you never watched one game of basketball in your life, or have…
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For the four year anniversary of Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, The Ultimate Immigrant Story: Zack Snyder’s Superman has been reimagined as a Video Essay. Spoken by original writer & Editor-in-Chief, Sheraz Farooqi, the essay speaks on how Zack Snyder’s Superman is the most socially relevant version of the character yet.
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On Sunday, Parasite made history at the Academy Awards. Bong Joon-Ho’s mystery drama would go up to the Oscars stage four times and changing the rhetoric around international films. Parasite’s win for Best Picture made it the first international film to win the Academy’s top award in its 92-year history. Parasite won its first Oscar for Best…
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Birds of Prey is a thrill ride with non-stop action, strong cinematography, bombastic score, and the ever charismatic Margot Robbie leading the way as Harley Quinn. Birds of Prey (And the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn) is directed by Cathy Yan and stars Margot Robbie as Harley Quinn, Mary Elizabeth Winstead as Huntress, Ewan…
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Plagued by forced-in reshoots and suffering from a paper-thin plot, it seems not even Robert Downey Jr. is able to carry this film to watchable status. Dolittle is directed by Stephen Gaghan and stars Robert Downey Jr as Dolittle. The film boasts a large cast of voice talent including; Emma Thompson, Rami Malek, John Cena,…
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Bad Boys For Life is an incredibly enjoyable return to the Bad Boys franchise, with strong performances by Smith and Lawrence leading the way. Bad Boys For Life is directed by Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah and stars Will Smith and Martin Lawrence as Mike Lowrey and Marcus Burnett. The film also stars Vanessa…
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1917 quickly establishes itself as one of the cinema’s best war films with groundbreaking cinematography and a bombastic score. Directed by Sam Mendes, 1917 stars George MacKay, Dean-Charles Chapman, Mark Strong, Andrew Scott, Richard Madden, Claire Duburcq, Colin Firth and Benedict Cumberbatch. Loosely based on stories told to the director by his grandfather, 1917 is…
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This review will contain plot details and some spoilers. Uncut Gems is one of the best films of the year with incredible acting and a non-stop, anxiety-filled story. Uncut Gems is directed by Josh and Benny Safdie and stars Adam Sandler, Kevin Garnett, Lakeith Stanfield, and Julia Fox. The story revolves around jeweler and perpetual gambler, Howard Ratner as he…
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