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Opinion Piece: Why I Think Better Call Saul Was Overrated

Alex Paine 27/09/2022
Opinion Piece: Why I Think Better Call Saul Was Overrated

CONTAINS SPOILERS FOR BOTH BETTER CALL SAUL AND BREAKING BAD. I WILL BE DISCUSSING BOTH IN DETAIL. Hello everyone, it’s Alex here, and I’ll start by asking a question: have you ever watched something that is critically lauded, heralded as a work of greatness, and just felt completely isolated from […]

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Monster (2003) Brutal and Beautifully Performed Serial Killer Psychodrama (Blu-Ray Review)

Alex Paine 09/09/2022
Monster (2003) Brutal and Beautifully Performed Serial Killer Psychodrama (Blu-Ray Review)

Hello everyone, it’s Alex here, and this is the first non-Classic Film Kid piece I’ve ever done, so I now have free reign to talk about whatever I want. So of course I begin with innocence and purity by reviewing a film about serial killer Aileen Wuornos in a life […]

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Classic Film Kid: The Godfather (1972) & Part II (1974)(Review)

Alex Paine 03/08/2022
Classic Film Kid: The Godfather (1972) & Part II (1974)(Review)

Hello everyone, it’s the Classic Film Kid and I’ve decided that this will be the last article I do under that name. I am still going to keep writing, never fear, but I’ve always had the itch to talk about more things other than classic films and considering I am […]

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Classic Film Kid Vs. Doctor Who Flux (2021)

Alex Paine 07/04/2022
Classic Film Kid Vs. Doctor Who Flux (2021)

Hello everyone, it’s the Classic Film Kid back again to talk about the most recent series of Doctor Who, titled Flux! MILD SPOILER ALERT In the weeks running up to Christmas, Whovians sat down to watch the final full series for the current doctor, Jodie Whittaker, and showrunner Chris Chibnall, […]

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Classic Film Kid: Modern Times (1936)(Review)

Alex Paine 28/03/2022
Classic Film Kid: Modern Times (1936)(Review)

Hello everyone, welcome to another review from the Classic Film Kid! Today we are travelling back to the 1930s and covering Modern Times – one of the most iconic films written by, directed and starring the legendary Charlie Chaplin. This silent film explores his iconic Little Tramp character navigating his […]

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Classic Film Kid – Down by Law (1986)

Alex Paine 11/03/2022
Classic Film Kid – Down by Law (1986)

Hi guys, it’s the Classic Film Kid back again! Today we’ll be covering a recent re-release from Criterion, that of the 1986 Jim Jarmusch film Down By Law, starring Tom Waits as Zack and John Lurie as Jack, two men who are thrown in prison for crimes they didn’t commit, […]

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The Damned (1969) Classic Film Kid Review

Alex Paine 29/11/2021
The Damned (1969) Classic Film Kid Review

Note: Since The Damned has only been out on Blu-Ray for a few weeks, I will try and keep this as light on spoilers as I can. Hello everyone, the Classic Film Kid is back with another review of a recent Blu-Ray release of a forgotten gem, in this case, […]

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Classic Film Kid: The Hands of Orlac (1924)(Review)

Alex Paine 11/08/2021
Classic Film Kid: The Hands of Orlac (1924)(Review)

Hello everyone, the Classic Film Kid is back! I have now left school after some final exams, and after some time to breathe, why not review a couple of classic films and TV shows before I start sixth form? I’ll start with another recent release on Blu-Ray, and a recommendation […]

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Classic Film Kid: The Invisible Man Appears (1949)(Review)

Alex Paine 24/03/2021
Classic Film Kid: The Invisible Man Appears (1949)(Review)

Contains Mild Spoilers Hello everyone, the Classic Film Kid is back with possibly the strangest review I’ve ever done as we take a look at two films that have just been released in the UK for the very first time: The Invisible Man Appears (1949), and The Invisible Man vs. […]

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Parasite (2019) and More: Classic Film Kid Vs. Lockdown

Alex Paine 01/02/2021
Parasite (2019) and More: Classic Film Kid Vs. Lockdown

Hello everyone, it is the Classic Film Kid here once again! Yes, it’s been a while and I am very sorry about that but last year was an absolute mess for everyone so we’re back in 2021 starting afresh and for this review, we’re doing a slightly different format than […]

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