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The Reel Godfather’s Top Films of 2023

The silver screen roared back to life in 2023, with a dazzling kaleidoscope of films bursting onto the scene. From time-bending odysseys to gritty historical dramas, this year offered a treasure trove of cinematic gems for every viewer’s palate. Dive into the mind-bending depths of alternate realities, where laughter and existential dread mingle like smoke …

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MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE STUNTS Featurette

The Mission: Impossible franchise is known for its death-defying stunts, and Tom Cruise is the daredevil who performs many of them himself. Cruise has said that he wants to make sure that the stunts are as real as possible, and he has put his body on the line to make that happen. Some of the …

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The Reel Godfather’s Top Films of 2022

Hello all. We’ve reached another flip of the calendar and that inevitably means we start looking towards the new year and what surprises or disappoints it might bring with it. Before ringing in 2023, I’d like to look back at 2022, and in particular, which films tickled my fancy as an avid moviegoer whose tastes …

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SMILE – Are You Having Fun Yet?

According to Merriam-Webster, smile is defined as a facial expression in which the eyes brighten and the corners of the mouth curve slightly upward and which expresses especially amusement, pleasure, approval, or sometimes scorn. Maybe that’s why this particular expression can be seen as heartwarming or even unsettling, at times, since it’s true nature is …

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THE LOST CITY Feature – 25 Male/Female Comedy Duos

Who doesn’t appreciate a good laugh, right? Comedies do very well in the box office because, in part, people love to laugh. Laughter triggers the release of endorphins, improves mental and physical health, and even helps burn calories. What’s not to love? The great thing with this genre is that it’s very flexible and insertable …

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The Reel Godfather’s Top Films of 2021

In another challenging year (I was really hoping to not lead with this again), film studios are still trying to navigate the constantly changing waters due to the persistent pandemic threat. Even with the numbers trending in a disturbingly high direction right now, some films have flourished at a record-breaking level (I see you, Spider-Man: …

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The Reel Godfather’s Top Films of 2019

With another year coming to an end, it’s always fun to look back at which films caught my eye. Early in the calendar year tends to be a bit soft with momentum building up as the fourth quarter rolls around. Obviously the strategy behind this tried and true formula is, in large part, for award …

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GEMINI MAN – Doppelgängers In Cinema

Big-budget money magnet Will Smith will be sharing the acting spotlight with someone equally as marketable when the new sci-fi action drama Gemini Man hits theaters Friday, October 11th. The familiar face I speak of is none other than, gasp, Will Smith. He plays an elite assassin who is suddenly targeted and pursued by a …

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MOVIE WARS: The Fall (and Winter) of 2019

Looking at the top movies that have ruled theaters domestically, a common theme has emerged. All that have cracked the top 20 have been part of an existing franchise, with the lone exception of Us and MAYBE Rocketman, if you want to get technical. Regardless of how you slice it up, original ideas have gone …

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MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE – IMF Antagonists Revealed

The Mission: Impossible film franchise should get ready to celebrate. With Mission: Impossible – Fallout, the sixth installment has eclipsed the legal age of alcohol consumption in the U.S. This is no small feat considering that fanbases are quick to jump ship these days with so many other options now available. What is it that …