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5 Of The Most Iconic Adventure Movies Of All Time

There is no other type of movie like the 'Adventure film' that takes the viewer on an exciting quest that is often filled with danger, grand discoveries and action that often has the capacity to delight many families everywhere. Classics such as The Goonies, Back to the Future, The Lord of the Rings trilogy and many more are fondly remembered.

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Trailer Binge: ‘Tully’, ‘Prospect’, ‘Scary Love’, ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’, ‘A Series of Unfortunate Events’ & ‘Luke Cage’

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In this edition of Trailer Binge, we take a look at new trailers for Jason Reitman's Tully, the new indie science fiction movie Prospect, a surprise new Tommy Wiseau project called Scary Love. Plus, we have a handful of new "season 2" trailers with Hulu's The Handmaid's Tale, A Series of Unfortunate Events, and Luke Cage. Let's start binging!

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Mark Hamill Finally Receives Star on Walk of Fame

The man, the myth, the legend who is Mark Hamill has finally received a star on Hollywood’s Walk of Fame. The ceremony which took place yesterday. In attendance where family and cast turned friends to celebrate the career that Mark Hamill has made.  Hamill began his acting career in the …

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AOTN Predicts the 90th Academy Awards!

It's that time of year everyone! We here at the Age of the Nerd really love movies, if you couldn't tell, and obviously want to be a part of any celebration of the form. What better way to do that than to predict the Oscars!

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CANON OF FILM: ‘2001: A Space Odyssey’

2001: a space odyssey

'2001: A Space Odyssey' recently ranked #6 by the Critics and #2 by Directors on “Sight & Sound” magazines Greatest Movie polls, strange considering how the reaction was mixed originally, and panned by many. It was definitely an anomaly in its time.

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CANON OF FILM: ‘Pleasantville’

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As the nation heads towards another election shortly, the national debate has become strikingly philosophical. Phrases like "Family Values" and "The Role of Government" always come up, never has the divide, in my memory, been so drastic. It's at times like these, that I find myself thinking about Gary Ross's film 'Pleasantville'.

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