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John Daniel Tangalin

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As seen in: The Cinema Spot, FandomWire, The Cosmic Circus
Covers:  horror, drama, comedy, thriller, action, science-fiction, adventure, fantasy, mystery, animation, adaptations, romance, romantic-comedies, anthologies, coming-of-age
Doesn't Cover: musical, documentaries
Thicc Judge Judy 🇵🇭🇬🇺🇺🇸 Managing Editor @TheCinemaSpot • 📝 at other outlets • 🍅-approved • MFA student in English Lit • He/him/his

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John Daniel Tangalin’s Biography

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Managing Editor and Critic at The Cinema Spot, Writer at other outlets, Master's of Fine Arts in English Literature in progress

John Daniel Tangalin’s Journalist Portfolio

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'Wolf Man' Is A Fever Dream Horror Flick - Hue Watched It

'Wolf Man' Is A Fever Dream Horror Flick - Hue Watched It

'Wolf Man' symbolizes the idea that rot eats at itself, that the desire for the better turns into a desire fo…

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Review: 'Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes'

Review: 'Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes'

John Daniel Tangalin shares his review of Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, starring Freya Allen and Owen Te…

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Creature Commandos: Gunn's Impressive Feat in the DC Universe

Creature Commandos: Gunn's Impressive Feat in the DC Universe

John Daniel Tangalin shares his thoughts on the upcoming DC animated series Creature Commandos in his review.…

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"Yellowjackets" Season 2 Premiere Review

"Yellowjackets" Season 2 Premiere Review

Yellowjackets is back with an excellent start to its sophomore season. Check out our review of the season pre…

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Dead Ringers Review - A Weisz And Risky Post-Modern Gothic Miniseries

Dead Ringers Review - A Weisz And Risky Post-Modern Gothic Miniseries

Dead Ringers is a new adaptation of the classic Cronenberg film, told through a gothic lens in this limited s…

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"Yellowjackets" Season 2 Episodes 7 & 8 Review

"Yellowjackets" Season 2 Episodes 7 & 8 Review

The Yellowjackets continue to wallow within the darkness, but this time together. Check out our review of Epi…

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‘The Amazing Digital Circus: The Last Act’ Is A Fitting Finale For Fervent Fans

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By John Daniel Tangalin Verified
| The Cosmic Circus Verified
Animation,  Fantasy Films & Shows,  Netflix 5 min read Share this with a friend! Gooseworx‘s The Amazing Digital Circus follows young people trapped in a virtual realm. Characters embark on various quests, similar to Pendleton Ward‘s Adventure Time or Jonathan Nolan and Lisa Joy‘s Westworld. Jester-like protagonist Pomni (voiced by Lizzie Freeman) befriends other “avatars” stuck in the circus.
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‘Saccharine’ Makes Attempts at Exercising and Exorcising

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By John Daniel Tangalin Verified
| The Cosmic Circus Verified
Horror Films & Shows,  Shudder 6 min read Share this with a friend! Following her filmmaking on Paramount Pictures’ Rosemary’s Baby prequel, Apartment 7A, with Christian White and Skylar James, writer-director Natalie Erika James returns with a new horror project. Independent Film Company and Shudder’s science fiction supernatural horror drama film, Saccharine, follows a young woman in medical school.
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‘Over Your Dead Body’ (IFC) Non-Spoiler Review – A Just-As-Solid Action-Comedy American Remake

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By John Daniel Tangalin Verified, Jorma Taccone, Nick Kocher
| The Cinema Spot Verified
TCS Review ★★★★★4.0/5 For those who have seen The Trip, you aren't missing anything in Over Your Dead Body that the former film hasn't already touched on. An action-comedy film with hints of horror, led by Samara Weaving and Jason Segel, produced by David Leitch and Kelly McCormick’s 87North Productions along with Karen Gillan, written by two dudes whose work was posted on CollegeHumor’s (now rebranded as Dropout) website, and directed by one-third of The Lonely Island comedy trio.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

My first role as a journalist was to write a thinkpiece of an actor's then-unknown role in a major blockbuster film.

Have you ever used a typewriter?

I have used a typewriter at a grandparent's home, but never professionally.

How is social media changing news?

The 2020s decade opened the door for social media influencers, and news has more than often been getting misconstrued lately.