Film Archives - Before The Cyborgs

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Review: Stuber

Michael Vecchio - July 23, 2019

Stuber holds the keys to comedic success but doesn't know how to use them

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In Appreciation Of: The Lion King (1994)

Mike Pisacano - July 19, 2019

Reflecting on the legacy of The Lion King (1994) as a masterpiece in animation whilst pondering the status of live-action remakes in the modern era

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Review: Midsommar

Grayson Lazarus - July 18, 2019

Ari Aster's sophomore feature Midsommar is formally strong but lacks the narrative / thematic punch to sustain itself over its extended runtime

In Appreciation Of: The Blair Witch Project At 20

Andrew Milito - July 14, 2019

A genius marketing ploy put the Blair Witch Project on the map but its revolutionary approach made it a genre classic

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Review: Child’s Play (2019)

Michael Vecchio - July 10, 2019

Not quite a remake yet not a completely original concept, Child's Play (2019) finds itself stuck between nostalgia and new

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Review: Ophelia

Jesse Horowitz - July 9, 2019

Despite a fantastic performance by Daisy Ridley and some solid filmmaking, Ophelia drowns in a sea of plot conveniences and lazy writing.

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In Appreciation Of: Spider-Man’s Rogues Gallery Through the Spider-Verse

BTC Staff - July 8, 2019

Journey through the Spider-verse as we reflect on the Spider-Man’s Rogues Gallery and their appearances throughout film, comics, and pop culture

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Review: Yesterday

Grayson Lazarus - July 6, 2019

Yesterday is a missed opportunity wrapped in the accessible and enjoyable wrappings of a standard rom-com.

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In Appreciation Of: Spider-Man 2

Michael Vecchio - June 30, 2019

15 Years since its release Sam Raimi's Spider-Man 2 remains perhaps the finest cinematic iteration of the superhero to date

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Review: Late Night

Mike Pisacano - June 13, 2019

Late Night is a funny, endearing, and likable comedy of overcoming adversity led by two hilarious women

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Review: Meeting Gorbachev

Michael Vecchio - June 12, 2019

An engaged, thoughtful and occasionally biased look at the complex legacy of Mikhail Gorbachev and the Soviet Union.

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Favorite Films of 2010 – BTC Staff Survey

BTC Staff - June 8, 2019

The Before The Cyborgs team gathers to give their favorite films from the year 2010 in a look back at some of the best from the past decade

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Review: Rocketman

Michael Vecchio - June 6, 2019

A blend of wonderful imagination and genuine heart, send Rocketman soaring to musical heights.

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Review: Aladdin (2019)

Michael Vecchio - May 28, 2019

Without comparison, Guy Ritchie's Aladdin comes off as a stilted attempt at something greater, and with comparison, it is but an adaptation of inferior quality.

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A Continued Remembrance of the Great Robin Williams

Michael Vecchio - May 24, 2019

Reflecting on the passing of the late great Robin Williams, the legacy he continues to leave and the battle against mental health stigma

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Review: Scary Stories To Tell In The Dark

Review: Once Upon A Time…In Hollywood

Review: Stuber

In Appreciation Of: The Lion King (1994)