Category Archives: Movies

More on the Lack of Romance in Modern Media

Posted on July 21, 2018 by Rawle Nyanzi

I’ve talked about the denigration of romance in modern media before, and once again, my social media friend Misha Burnett hits it out of the park with a post on Google Plus. One thing I’ve noticed in recent TV and … Continue reading →

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Death Note 2017 – Review

Posted on September 2, 2017 by Rawle Nyanzi

A high school boy named Light Turner finds a mysterious notebook on the ground during a rain storm. When he discovers that it’s a magic notebook that allows him to kill people by writing down their names, he uses it … Continue reading →

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My Thoughts on Batman & Harley Quinn

Posted on August 21, 2017 by Rawle Nyanzi

With a friend, I ended up watching the recently released Batman & Harley Quinn. I had heard of the complaints about Harley Quinn’s character, but I ignored them and looked at it anyway, since they complain about sexy female characters … Continue reading →

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Guardians of the Galaxy: The Anti-Rangers

Posted on March 29, 2017 by Rawle Nyanzi

The 2014 film Guardians of the Galaxy serves as the perfect counterpoint to the recent Power Rangers movie. It succeeds everywhere Rangers failed, but it does slip up in the one place Rangers succeeded.

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Manufactured Heroes: The Case of the Power Rangers

Posted on March 28, 2017 by Rawle Nyanzi

As I wrote yesterday, male/female interchangeability is the default form of characterization in modern fantastical fiction, especially action adventures. It doesn’t matter whether it’s live-action film, video games, or anime and manga — wherever you have action adventure, you must … Continue reading →

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Meditations on Male/Female Interchangeability

Posted on March 27, 2017 by Rawle Nyanzi

NOTE: I spoil Power Rangers 2017 a little bit. So I was at the movies earlier today to watch the new Power Rangers movie. I heard it was an okay movie, and I liked Power Rangers as a kid, so … Continue reading →

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Doctor Strange (spoiler-free review)

Posted on November 13, 2016 by Rawle Nyanzi

Stephen Strange is a well-respected neurosurgeon, very gifted at his trade and quite well-paid. While speeding along a mountain road, his car is rammed and extensive nerve damage costs him the use of his hands. Since no medical procedure in … Continue reading →

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Suicide Squad (movie review)

Posted on August 9, 2016 by Rawle Nyanzi

Daytime Renegade and I review the film Suicide Squad, the true Ghostbusters remake (Zuul The Enchantress is in it.) Also, stay a while and read my Appendix N Review Series. It’s spoiler-free, and you’ll find great reads.

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Civil War: Immediate Impressions

Posted on May 6, 2016 by Rawle Nyanzi

Below are my immediate impressions of Captain America: Civil War. I will spoil the hell out of the movie, so be warned.

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