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Mitchell Brown

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As seen in: Slay Away, MSN, Aol, Collider, MovieWeb, MXDWN, 1428 Elm, Redditch & Alcester Standard
Covers:  Film reviews, film analysis, features, and articles on historical landmarks and individuals.
I watch a lot of movies and then I write about some of them. Contributor @SlayAwayWithUs, Freelance Writer at @ROUTEMagazine66, Former Features Writer @movieweb
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The Best Vampire Movie You've Never Seen: He Never Died

The Best Vampire Movie You've Never Seen: He Never Died

MXDWN — This article covers the underseen vampire film He Never Died. It discusses the film's unique take on the vampire mythos, what makes it entertaining in its own right, and how most of its entertainment value is owed to the performance of the lead actor, Henry Rollins.
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Why 'Die Hard' Is More Of A Christmas Movie Than 'It's A Wonderful Life'

Why 'Die Hard' Is More Of A Christmas Movie Than 'It's A Wonderful Life'

MXDWN — This article dissects what constitutes a Christmas movie and how 'It's a Wonderful Life' (potentially the most famous Christmas film of all time) doesn't qualify. The added bonus is that it cements why 'Die Hard' definitely is one.
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'Serenity' - How To Speed Run Exposition Efficiently (With One Scene)

'Serenity' - How To Speed Run Exposition Efficiently (With One Scene)

MXDWN — This article covers the first scene (following the cold open and title card) of the underrated Firefly follow-up, 'Serenity' and dissects how it divulges a ton of information about the characters of the ensemble cast and the situation they find themselves in without the use of lengthy, drawn-out lines of exposition.
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'Fight or Flight' Review: Josh Hartnett's Star Vehicle is Literally an Airplane

'Fight or Flight' Review: Josh Hartnett's Star Vehicle is Literally an Airplane

flicksided.com — If you're coming into the new action-comedy from first-time director James Madigan looking for action, absurd mayhem, and humor you're going to leave happy.
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How 'Serenity' Did What 'The Rise Of Skywalker' Couldn't

How 'Serenity' Did What 'The Rise Of Skywalker' Couldn't

MXDWN — This article compares and contrasts Serenity and Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. It explains how the Firefly follow-up is a superior film when it comes to speedrunning the conclusion of a franchise. It also discusses the benefits of having a game plan for where the story would inevitably go and how the lack of one hurt the Star Wars Sequel Trilogy.
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The Top 10 Greatest Cheeseburger Scenes In Movie History

The Top 10 Greatest Cheeseburger Scenes In Movie History

MXDWN — There are a lot of great scenes that revolve around cheeseburgers, and this article lists the best and most entertaining in movie history.
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'Apostle': Remember when the director of 'The Raid' made a horror film

'Apostle': Remember when the director of 'The Raid' made a horror film

flicksided.com — Gareth Evans' portfolio of films includes the lesser-known, Apostle, and fans need to give it the overdue credit it deserves.
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'Pig' is streaming on Netflix and why you should watch it like right now

'Pig' is streaming on Netflix and why you should watch it like right now

flicksided.com — Nicolas Cage's outlier of a movie, Pig, is now streaming on Netflix. Find out why it's worth a watch here.
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The Gradual Accessibility Of Robert Eggers' Filmography

The Gradual Accessibility Of Robert Eggers' Filmography

MXDWN — Robert Eggers is quickly becoming one of the most respected filmmakers in Hollywood, and this article covers the four films he's made so far in his career and how they demonstrate his willingness to broaden the scope of the films he wants to make, while gradually being more willing to make movies that general audiences can enjoy.
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The Art Of The '90s Action Villain-Timothy From 'The Long Kiss Goodnight'

The Art Of The '90s Action Villain-Timothy From 'The Long Kiss Goodnight'

MXDWN — This article covers the antagonist Timothy from 'The Long Kiss Goodnight'. It dissects what makes '90s action villains great, what makes villains written by Shane Black fun, and why Timothy is among the most underrated in the genre.
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'The 4:30 Movie' - A Return To Form For Kevin Smith

'The 4:30 Movie' - A Return To Form For Kevin Smith

MXDWN — This article covers the Kevin Smith film 'The 4:30 Movie' and talks about how it feels reminiscent of the View Askew films that he made in the 90s that made him famous, the tropes that can be found in his films, and how the film avoids the pitfalls of his more recent movies.
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'Atlantis: The Lost Empire' - A Lost Disney Classic

'Atlantis: The Lost Empire' - A Lost Disney Classic

MXDWN — This article dives into one of Disney's least recognized but highly entertaining outings following its acclaimed animated renaissance.
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Remember When Sam Raimi Made A Western?

Remember When Sam Raimi Made A Western?

MXDWN — This article covers both the post-Army of Darkness/pre-Spiderman era of Sam Raimi's career when he made films that weren't in the horror genre and specifically talking about his film, The Quick and the Dead.
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'The Lost Boys' - A Perfect Gateway Horror Film

'The Lost Boys' - A Perfect Gateway Horror Film

MXDWN — This article covers what constitutes a 'Gateway Horror Film' and how the vampire horror-comedy The Lost Boys fits that description (and why it works as a crowd-pleasing movie).
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'Oculus' - Revisiting Mike Flanagan's First Studio Film And His Evolving Style

'Oculus' - Revisiting Mike Flanagan's First Studio Film And His Evolving Style

MXDWN — This feature article is an overview of Mike Flanagan's career through the framing device of his first studio film, Oculus, and all the creative elements that carried over into his multiple movies and television series.
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'Chef': The Film To Watch While You Wait For 'The Bear'

'Chef': The Film To Watch While You Wait For 'The Bear'

MXDWN — This article breaks down the tonal and stylistic differences between the 2014 film Chef and The Bear, as well as comparing the two lead characters and how their worldview affects the tone of their respective stories.
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'From the World of John Wick: Ballerina' Review: They shoot dancers, don't they?

'From the World of John Wick: Ballerina' Review: They shoot dancers, don't they?

flicksided.com — Ana de Armas ably manages to stand toe-to-toe with the franchise’s archetypal well-dressed henchmen, showing that her 'No Time To Die' cameo wasn’t a freak occurrence.
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John Heard: The Often Underappreciated Standout Of The 'Home Alone' Franchise

John Heard: The Often Underappreciated Standout Of The 'Home Alone' Franchise

MXDWN — This article covers one of the lesser-appreciated elements of the original two Home Alone films: John Heard as Peter McCallister. As well as going over the McCallister parents' finances (and how they're absurdly wealthy).
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'Spider Noir': What we know, and our thoughts on the new Spider-Man series

'Spider Noir': What we know, and our thoughts on the new Spider-Man series

flicksided.com — Nicolas Cage is returning for a live-action portrayal of Spider-Noir in Beyond The Spider-Verse and there are plenty of directions they could take the material.
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The 'How To Train Your Dragon' Live-Action Remake: Why It May Feel So Empty

The 'How To Train Your Dragon' Live-Action Remake: Why It May Feel So Empty

MXDWN — With the release of the live-action remake of How To Train Your Dragon, this article covers the inherent problems with live-action remakes of classic animated films and why the How To Train Your Dragon remake feels extra redundant.
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Long before 'Mission: Impossible-The Final Reckoning', this 70s Robert Redford film was doing cra...

Long before 'Mission: Impossible-The Final Reckoning', this 70s Robert Redford film was doing cra...

flicksided.com — The Great Waldo Pepper proves that Tom Cruise isn't the only movie star willing to put himself in harm's way on a biplane.
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'Time After Time' and the Perks of Going Back to the Future

'Time After Time' and the Perks of Going Back to the Future

MXDWN — This article covers the 1979 time travel film Time After Time. It also discusses the inherent problems found in most time travel plots and how the film sidesteps most of them by having the protagonist go into the future rather than back in the past. The article also discusses the multiple similarities the film shares with Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home, which Time After Time's writer/director Nicholas Meyer helped write.
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'Prometheus': In Defense Of The Black Sheep Of The 'Alien' Franchise

'Prometheus': In Defense Of The Black Sheep Of The 'Alien' Franchise

MXDWN — A feature article defending Ridley Scott's 2012 film and dissecting it as a space adventure rather than a horror film.
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'Silent Rage': How a Forgotten Chuck Norris Action Movie Morphed Into a Slasher Flick -

'Silent Rage': How a Forgotten Chuck Norris Action Movie Morphed Into a Slasher Flick -

MXDWN — This article discusses the Chuck Norris Action-Horror film Silent Rage, breaking down its similarities to early Halloween films, the clear point when it stops being an action film and becomes a horror film, and why there aren't more action-horror films.
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