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  Dune 2021

  ★★★★½ Watched 08 May 2022

  Hooked! I found that the makers of Dune did an incredible job of putting an innovative and unique twist on several classic storytelling motifs. My understanding and affinity for the characters grew naturally with the progression of the story. A similarly detailed and careful development can be said for the intra- and inter-cultural relationships. The casting proved to be extremely appropriate aside from the inherent star-power. Lastly, this film was visually stunning not only in the battle scenes (on which…

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  Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore 2022

  ★ Watched 01 May 2022

  I found Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore to be utterly underwhelming due to a broad lack of character development, uninspired story, and glaring plot holes. One character I feel compelled to analyze in-depth for this review is Albus Dumbledore. I was excited to learn about a younger Dumbledore and perhaps explore elements of how he eventually came to be revered as one of the most powerful and influential wizards of all time. Instead the filmmakers almost singularly used the…

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