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Revisiting James Cameron’s Avatar (2009) – The Cinematic Schematic
December 12, 2022

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Thirteen years ago, James Cameron, the acclaimed director of Titanic, Terminator 1 & 2, The Abyss, and Aliens, released his most ambitious passion project yet – Avatar(2009), a film featuring the fictional alien race named “Na’vi,” set on their home planet of Pandora. Starring relative…

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Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio – The Cinematic Schematic Review
December 8, 2022

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From Rian Johnson’s upcoming Benoit Blanc sequel, Glass Onion, to David Fincher’s adaptation of his late father’s script, Mank; Netflix is known for giving top directors near unprecedented budgets and creative freedom…

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Why Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio is the Director’s Most Quintessential Film Yet
December 7, 2022

Anyone who hasn’t heard of Pinocchio is likely sporting a 12-foot-long nose. Even those unfamiliar with Disney’s iconic film have heard a rendition of the Academy Award-winning song, “When You Wish Upon a Star.” From Spielberg‘s less obvious take…

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