Kal Spriggs

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  • Movie Review (Spoilers): Avengers Infinity War

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    This review contains spoilers.  So reader beware, I’m going to go analytical on this one… but first I’m going to preface the spoilers with some generic comments.  Yes, I enjoyed the movie.  I think people should see it themselves.   Other (mostly) non-spoilery comments: I think Cap’s new shield(s) are lame.   I want a Wakandan energy…

  • Movie Review: Black Panther

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    Black Panther is an interesting movie.  On one hand, its a Marvel superhero movie, another one in the chain.  On the other hand, it’s an epic scale dynastic struggle akin to an epic fantasy series like Game of Thrones, complete with lots of worldbuilding. Black Panther has plenty of action, humor, and a surprising level…

  • Movie Review: The Last Jedi (No Spoilers)

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    The Last Jedi, Star Wars Episode VIII, is a movie that seems to have more controversy about it than any other recent movie.  Some people love it, some people hate it, and everyone has an opinion.  Short review?  See it for yourself. Longer version: The Last Jedi is a movie which is focused upon building…

  • Movie Review: Thor Ragnarok

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    I finally had the time to watch Thor: Ragnarok.  Short version: it’s a crazy, fast-paced, often ADHD, humorous, adventure.  Go see it for yourself. Long version: the movie is funny, the action scenes are over the top and Cate Blanchet is a fantastic villain.  The interactions between Thor and Loki are witty and charming and…

  • Movie Review: Kingsmen: The Golden Circle

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    Kingsmen: The Golden Circle is a movie that I wasn’t sure that I really wanted to see.  I enjoyed the first movie, which surprised me as I had expected it to be another generic action movie.  The first movie was witty and had some surprisingly insightful moments of introspection.  Eggsy was a fun character who…

  • What a bunch of a-holes: Guardians of the Galaxy 2 Movie Review

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    (Spoiler Free) Guardians of the Galaxy, Vol 2, is in some ways even more of a trippy ride than the first one. There’s the same manic energy, the same ridiculous, over the top humor.  It’s exciting, and epic, and as crazy as a box of ferrets on crack. Guardians of the Galaxy was unique, fun,…

  • Movie Review: The Space Between Us

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    The Space Between Us is a near-future science fiction romance.  In my opinion, it’s a perfect Valentine’s Day movie to drag your significant other along for a night out.  It’s optimistic, it’s sappy, and it’s fun.  Honestly, I’d put it in the same category of movies as Tomorrowland and Stardust. The plot isn’t overly complicated.…

  • Movie Review: Passengers

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    Passengers is a movie that’s seen a lot of grief over the past month.  I think that’s in part because it asks difficult decisions.  In short, one character makes a morally terrible decision early on… and he makes it for a very human reason. When he makes that decision, the viewer can empathize with him.…

  • I am one with the Force- Star Wars: Rogue One Review (No Spoilers)

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    Star Wars is at this point a factor of culture and a defining element of fandom within those who identify as geeks and nerds.  The story, of hope, of good versus evil is something that almost everyone can identify with. Star Wars: Rogue One (Or is it Rogue One: Star Wars?) is very much a…

  • Movie Review: Doctor Strange

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    I saw Doctor Strange.  It was awesome.  Go see it.  Review done. Wait, you want more?  Fine…  Plot-wise, it’s basically Marvel’s standard formula.  Put a lot of arrogance, a lot of talent, and ridiculously good looks into a main character package, stir in some terrible tragedy and a stretch of painful character growth and then…