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Review: Train to Busan (Busanhaeng)

By Jaskee Hickman
January 17, 2017
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Gong Yoo stars in Well Go USA's TRAIN TO BUSAN

While there doesn’t appear to be much else to be done with movies based on zombies, there’s plenty that can and will be altered in an attempt to keep things fresh. In situations like this, I’m always open to making the familiar feel new, especially when it’s done well like in Train to Busan. As seen in this entry into …

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Review: Live By Night

By Jaskee Hickman
January 13, 2017
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Ben Affleck and Chris Messina star in Warner Bros. Pictures' LIVE BY NIGHT

Riding the kind of streak that Ben Affleck has been on since he started directing films brings about high expectations. At some point, audiences and critics alike anticipate his work and count on being entertained. That’s why many began looking out for Live By Night, a venture that sees him prominently being featured as a director, screenwriter and actor. Learning …

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Review: Silence

By Jaskee Hickman
January 7, 2017
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Andrew Garfield and Shinya Tsukamoto star in Paramount Pictures' SILENCE

How much do you like Martin Scorsese? How much do you want to simply just watch a movie that’s well done? The way you answer those questions may determine just how much you might like or dislike Silence. If you’re like me, you will probably want to skip this one or at least fast forward through a significant chunk of …

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Review: Fences

By Jaskee Hickman
December 26, 2016
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Denzel Washington stars in Paramount Pictures' FENCES

It’s obvious that Denzel Washington has an affinity for Fences. Not only is he starring and directing in the film adaptation of it, but he also starred in the stage play version over one hundred times along with his co-star Viola Davis. With the love these two have displayed for this material, it’s no wonder why they have continued to …

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Review: Patriots Day

By Jaskee Hickman
December 22, 2016
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(L-r) Kevin Bacon, Mark Wahlberg and John Goodman star in CBS Films' PATRIOTS DAY

Boston is known for being a place with people who are hard to please when it comes to most things. That’s why making any movie about the attacks that occurred during the 2013 Boston Marathon will likely be a difficult road to navigate through for anyone who wants to try. With Patriots Day being the first official cinematic release about …

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(L-r) Mia Goth and Halsey star in A24 films' Maxxxine

Review: Maxxxine

Jaskee Hickman
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Timothée Chalamet and Josh Brolin star in Warner Bros. Pictures' DUNE PART 2

Review: Dune Part 2

Jaskee Hickman
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Joe Taslim as Sub-Zero in Warner Bros. Pictures' MORTAL KOMBAT

Review: Mortal Kombat (2021)

Jaskee Hickman
April 27, 2021
Eddie Murphy stars in Amazon's COMING 2 AMERICA

Review: Coming 2 America

Jaskee Hickman
March 5, 2021

Promos/Contests

Attend Boston’s Advance Screening of Wonka

Jaskee Hickman
December 4, 2023

CINEMATIC ESSENTIAL is offering you a chance to attend Boston’s advance screening of Warner Bros. …

Trailers

Arsenio Hall and Eddie Murphy star in Amazon's COMING 2 AMERICA

Coming 2 America – Official Trailer

Zach Braff, Robert De Niro, and Emile Hirsch star in Cloudburst Entertainment's THE COMEBACK TRAIL

The Comeback Trail- Official Trailer

Daniel Craig and Ana de Armas star in MGM Studios' NO TIME TO DIE

No Time to Die – Official Trailer 2

2 HEARTS poster

2 Hearts – Official Trailer

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Interviews

Behind the Scenes image of Ben Dickey and Ethan Hawke on the set of IFC Films' BLAZE

Interview with Director Ethan Hawke of Blaze

Jaskee Hickman
September 24, 2018

Cinematic Analysis

Official Poster of BLADE RUNNER

Cinematic Analysis: Is Blade Runner a Masterpiece?

Jaskee Hickman
December 7, 2016
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