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The Film Avenger (@TheFilmAvenger) is a mysterious masked movie fan and follower of Christ based in Southern California. When he's not picking movies apart, he works in the entertainment industry. Powers include a background in film history, specifically animation, and writing. He resides in SoCal with his trusty sidekick - his lovely wife. Follow his blog at filmavenger.wordpress.com

Review| ‘Risen’: The Greatest (Detective) Story Ever Told

March 15, 20160

Risen sets another high mark for faith-based film. Like Captive last year, it is somewhat messy, compelling, and believable as a story –…

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Review| ‘Zootopia’, We’re All Animals… Sort Of

March 9, 20161

Zootopia continues a winning streak of fun, interesting, and heartfelt films from Walt Disney Animation Studios (with the exception of Frozen). While I think their…

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Review| ‘Blazing Saddles’: The Absurdity of Racism

February 23, 20160

When thinking of how to describe exactly how I feel about Mel Brooks’ 1974 masterpiece Blazing Saddles, I cannot help but…

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What’s Wrong With ‘The Muppets’?

February 3, 20160

“It’s time to play the music. It’s time to light the lights. It’s time to raise the curtain on The Muppet…

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50 Years of A Charlie Brown Christmas

December 24, 20150

As you know from my recent review of The Peanuts Movie, I am very fond of the Peanuts universe. The Peanuts characters have a unique sense of honesty and…

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Top 5 ‘A Christmas Carol’ Adaptations

December 22, 20150

There is probably no more well-known Christmas story than Charles Dickens’ 1843 novella, A Christmas Carol. It’s a tale that it…

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Rocky Revisited: Showing Some Love for the Sequels

November 27, 20151

Since the Italian Stallion first appeared on screen in 1976, Rocky Balboa’s cinematic story has become a firm part of the pop…

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Review| The Peanuts Movie: Character Counts (Even for a Blockhead)

November 11, 20152

The Peanuts characters have always been part of my life. I remember learning to read while reading the Peanuts strips with my grandmother. The…

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