Michael Vecchio

Michael Vecchio is a critic, essayist, musician and contributing writer for Before The Cyborgs A graduate of the University of Alberta, he is an avid follower of film, current events, history, and politics. When not at the movies, he is an active pianist and accompanist.

Recent articles

In Appreciation Of: The Lion King (1994)

Features Mike Pisacano -
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

Film
Ari Aster's sophomore feature Midsommar is formally strong but lacks the narrative / thematic punch to sustain itself over its extended runtime
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In Appreciation Of: The Blair Witch Project At 20

Features Andrew Milito -
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)

Film
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

Film
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

Features BTC Staff -
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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Articles by this author

Review: Child’s Play (2019)

Film Michael Vecchio -
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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In Appreciation Of: Spider-Man 2

Features Michael Vecchio -
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: Meeting Gorbachev

Film Michael Vecchio -
An engaged, thoughtful and occasionally biased look at the complex legacy of Mikhail Gorbachev and the Soviet Union.
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Review: Rocketman

Film Michael Vecchio -
A blend of wonderful imagination and genuine heart, send Rocketman soaring to musical heights.
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Review: Aladdin (2019)

Film Michael Vecchio -
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

Features Michael Vecchio -
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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