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M:I The Final Reckoning Mostly Hits Where it Counts

The Final Reckoning is (possibly) the final film in the Mission: Impossible franchise, closing out a series of installments that have been running since 1996. (following on from the ‘60s and ‘80s TV show). In doing so, it incorporates various plot points and characters from Ethan Hunt’s (Tom Cruise) past missions. By closing the narrative loop, it asks a few questions: Can we escape our mistakes? What defines us as individuals? And is there … Continue reading M:I The Final Reckoning Mostly Hits Where it Counts

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Top Ten Favorite Movie Franchises

Don’t tell anyone, but I’ve actually done this list before. I’m not even going to link to it because it was years and years ago, and a lot has changed since then. I’ve watched and re-watched a lot more movies. And new movies have come out, affecting some franchises’ positioning on the list… for better or worse. Also, the previous list had one glaring omission… … Continue reading Top Ten Favorite Movie Franchises

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Ranking The Franchise – Mission: Impossible

Well, Tom Cruise’s franchise opus is finally–allegedly–over. With the release of Mission: Impossible: The Final Reckoning, a franchise that was almost thirty years old has come to a conclusion. Tom Cruise has put life and limb on the line with ridiculously unnecessary stunt after ridiculously unnecessary stunt to get our butts into the cinema, and it’s time for him to move on to his next … Continue reading Ranking The Franchise – Mission: Impossible

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Top 20 First Time Watches Of 2024 – #20-11

It was my goal to watch 200 movies for the first time in 2024, and it is fair to say that I hit that target resoundingly. As of this writing, I am at 231. That is, 108 new releases from 2024 itself, and 123 other first time watches. Today, we are going to look at the best of the latter of those figures: the movies … Continue reading Top 20 First Time Watches Of 2024 – #20-11

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