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About Hector Valverde

Hector Valverde is a film-fiending, review-slinging, obsessively meticulous lover of movies and television. A graduate of The University of New Mexico's English, Psychology, and Media Arts programs, he's written everything from scientific research papers about brain stimulation down to whatever's circulating the media rounds. Deep down, he knows 2019's 'Cats' is a brilliant movie. You can follow him on all social media @hpvalverde.

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Love, Death + Robots: The 5 Best Episodes From Season 1

The best episodes that Love, Death + Robots has to offer are among the cream of the crop of imaginative sci-fi storytelling.

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Don Cheadle Starred in a Superhero Miniseries BEFORE Marvel's Armor Wars

Don Cheadle's Armor Wars won't be his first superhero miniseries; Captain Planet was.

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American Animals Is the Best Film You've Never Seen

Despite its awards-worthy performances, lavish visuals and unique structure, American Animals has flown under the radar for many film enthusiasts.

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Knives Out's Approach to Representation Is as Misguided as Its Bigoted Characters

Despite its attempt to earn a well-meaning win for Latin American viewers, Knives Out’s simple-minded and trope-ridden writing rings hollow.

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Disney Animation: Every New Project Announced at Investors Day

Disney continues to invest heavily in its streaming service with TV shows based on beloved characters, as well as a new, upcoming theatrical movie.

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Every MCU Project Just Announced, From Fantastic Four to Secret Invasion

With a bevy of surprising and tantalizing new projects revealed, the future of the MCU is a promising one for Disney+ and the silver screen.

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How Disney's Tangled Became the Most Expensive Animated Film of All Time

Here’s how copious reworks and rewrites spiraled Tangled into a massive 14-year development cycle with an even bigger budget.

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Every Toy Story Movie Ranked, From Best to... Still Pretty Great

Unmatched in quality and consistency, Pixar’s Toy Story movies may be the best collective series of all time. Here are all four movies, ranked.

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Get Kids Into the Halloween Spirit With These Movies

From Coco to Halloweentown, these child friendly films are perfect for fans of all ages this Halloween season.

Why Borat 2 Isn’t as Good as the Original Movie

While having some very nice elements, the social commentary in Borat Subsequent Moviefilm isn't as great a success as it is in the first movie.

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Why Alan Smithee Is Cinema’s Most Infamous Filmmaker

Hollywood’s longtime whipping boy has saved the reputations of the industry’s biggest directors for many decades.

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Mulan: Why Critics Like the Disney Remake More Than Audiences Do

Unlike Disney’s previous live-action remakes, Mulan has received praise from critics but disdain from general audiences.

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Tenet, and Five OTHER Films in Which the Protagonist Isn't Named

The choice to not give a name to a film’s protagonist can be more than a stylistic flourish; it’s often done in service to its movie’s themes.

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Do Spy Kids and Machete Take Place in the Same Universe?

While the two series feature the same actors and characters, the answer to whether Spy Kids and Machete share the same universe is complicated.

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Fight Club Wasn't ALWAYS a Beloved Classic

A home video release saved David Fincher’s now acclaimed film, Fight Club, from early critical contention and commercial failure at the box office.

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Netflix's 'Ta-Dum' Sound Was Nearly a Goat's Bleat - But There Are BETTER Options

Netflix's renowned "Ta-Dum" intro is all well and good, but the service could have expanded its brand with more creative and functional options.

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Every Marvel Cinematic Universe Timeline, Explained

Here’s every new MCU timeline that has split from the main timeline following the events of Avengers: Endgame.

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When, Exactly, Did Agents of SHIELD Branch Into Its Own Timeline?

Key moments in the series may have resulted in a timeline divergence before the time travel manipulation of Season 7.

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Watchmen: Superhero TV Is FINALLY Award-Worthy - and More Perilous Than Ever

Watchmen’s 26 Emmy nominations could pave the way for more superhero shows to earn awards recognition.

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5 Video Game Adaptations Ready for the Front Lines of the Streaming Wars

With streaming services actively adapting video games to screen, the following games should get their chance to shine.

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