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The Four Musketeers (left-to-right: Pete, Ray, Olsen and Art) serve as the film’s main characters. (Photo courtesy of IMDb)

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OPINION: ‘The Long Walk’ deserves Oscars praise and your attention

By Michael McKee | Oct. 22

With the year coming to an end and critically acclaimed films such as “Sinners”, "Caught Stealing” and “One Battle After Another” gaining attention as shoe-ins for Oscar nominations and possibly even wins, there is one film that has sadly gone under the radar. That film is “The Long Walk,” which was released on Sept. 12 and directed by Francis Lawrence, adapting the 1979 Stephen King novel of the same name.

Cena delivers the standout performance of the season. (Photo courtesy of IMDb)

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‘Peacemaker’ Season 2: A multiverse of madness

By Michael McKee | Oct. 21

The second season involves a more slow-paced and emotional exploration of Smith’s character and takes its time to explore the emotional aspects of the story, which can be a welcome change from other superhero fare.

The show’s protagonists, Marshall Cuso, played by Dave King, and Frances Applewhite, played by Emily Pendergast, have to protect the blue angel mushroom. (Photo courtesy of IMDb)

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‘Common Side Effects’ is a breath of fresh air for adult animation

By Michael McKee | Apr. 21

“Common Side Effects” was created by Joseph Bennett and Steve Hely and follows the discovery of the blue angel mushroom, which can cure any sickness or injury. This results in attempts by the government and pharmaceutical company Reutical to cover up its existence by any means necessary.

Superhero sweethearts Invincible and Atom Eve are played by Steven Yeun and Gillian Jacobs, respectively. (Photo courtesy of IMDb)

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'Invincible’ season three takes superhero television to new heights

By Michael McKee | Apr. 7

“Invincible” Season 3 is well worth watching for anyone interested in superhero stories, action media or just riveting storytelling in general. While it is held back by occasionally clunky animation, the strength of the writing and characterization show that superhero stories can hold the weight and importance of the best prestige dramas.

The main characters of “The Day the Earth Blew Up” are Daffy Duck and Porky Pig, voiced by Eric Bauza, and Petunia Pig, voiced by Candi Milo. (Photo courtesy of IMDb)

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‘The Day the Earth Blew Up’ is looney family friendly fun

By Michael McKee | Apr. 1

“The Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie” is a great film that is well worth watching for its animation, comedy and writing. If you're a fan of animation, the Looney Tunes or just need a cartoon to show a younger relative, this is the movie for you.

Mickey Barnes’ 17th and 18th versions are both played by Robert Pattinson. (Photo courtesy of IMDb)

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‘Mickey 17’: Work. Die. Repeat.

By Michael McKee | Mar. 14

Joon-Ho’s newest film is “Mickey 17,” a science fiction movie about Mickey Barnes, a beleaguered worker played by Robert Pattinson. Mickey joins a mission to colonize the snow planet Nifleheim, sponsored by a mysterious company and religious group and led by former Congressman Kenneth Marshall, played by Mark Ruffalo, to escape loan sharks on Earth. To join the mission, he becomes an expendable, which means that when he dies, the company can reprint his body, allowing him to work dangerous jobs and be a lab rat in lethal experiments.

Jazz musician Roberta Flack was one of the most iconic figures in the R&B and 1970s music scene. (Photo courtesy of IMDb)

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Remembering Roberta Flack: A legacy of creative music

By Michael McKee | Mar. 4

Flack was one of the biggest stars of the 1970s, winning the Grammy Record of the Year twice in a row and receiving the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 2020. She is perhaps most well known for “Feel Like Makin’ Love,” as well as her covers of “The First Time I Ever Saw Your Face” and “Killing Me Softly with His Song.”

Anthony Mackie stars as the titular Sam “Captain America” Wilson from “Captain America: Brave New World.” (Photo courtesy of IMDb)

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The good, the bad and the politics of ‘Captain America: Brave New World’

By Michael McKee | Feb. 26

“Captain America: Brave New World” is a suitable action flick with good performances and effects, however it fails to live up to any high expectations. It's not a very biting political commentary, its twist is given away in the trailer, it does little to help the MCU’s struggling momentum and it's a pretty par for the course for a superhero movie. It almost feels like the first draft or the shadow of a much better movie which probably owes itself to the film's extensive reshoots. When push comes to shove, I'd recommend this movie for hardcore MCU fans, but for the average moviegoer I think it’s safe to ignore.

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Michael McKee

OPINION: ‘The Long Walk’ deserves Oscars praise and your attention

‘Peacemaker’ Season 2: A multiverse of madness

‘Common Side Effects’ is a breath of fresh air for adult animation

'Invincible’ season three takes superhero television to new heights

‘The Day the Earth Blew Up’ is looney family friendly fun

‘Mickey 17’: Work. Die. Repeat.

Remembering Roberta Flack: A legacy of creative music

The good, the bad and the politics of ‘Captain America: Brave New World’

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