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Introduction: A Visceral Film with Historical Blind Spots In November 2022, Netflix released what would be the third film adaptation of All Quiet on the Western Front, based on the landmark World War I novel by German veteran Erich Maria Remarque. The book presents a firmly anti-war stance, following a group of patriotic young German soldiers as they are gradually broken down—physically and emotionally—from the war’s beginning to its bitter end. Since its publication, the novel has gained international recognition, in part because it was one of the many works banned by the Nazis. Over the decades, it has become

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A Cautionary Tale in How Not to Revive a Classic Introduction: A Lost Opportunity If there was ever a documentary that truly deserved a worthy reboot, it was Walking with Dinosaurs. The original 1999 series was revolutionary: it treated prehistoric life with the seriousness and cinematic weight of a real nature documentary. It didn’t sensationalize dinosaurs as bloodthirsty monsters, but portrayed them as animals — complex, vulnerable, and trying to survive like any other part of the natural world. Twenty-five years later, fans hoped for a revival that would honor that legacy. With updated science, better visual effects, and a

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Of all the Star Wars shows released under the Disney umbrella, Andor had no right to be this good. The production value, the performances, the writing—it’s everything you’d expect from a prestige drama, elevated to an insane degree. It was a show that pushed the boundaries of what this franchise is capable of, and it sets a new bar for storytelling in a galaxy far, far away. That’s why it might sound strange to offer any criticism at all. In today’s media landscape, pointing out flaws can come off as you’re tearing something down. But that’s not what this is.

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Here are what many Star Wars fans can agree are the only good Star Wars shows to come out in the past decade since the disney takeover. 2. The Mandalorian The Mandalorian was the show that launched Disney+ into the mainstream and kicked off the live-action Star Wars era with real momentum. As an addition to Star Wars lore, it cleverly folded in elements from The Clone Wars and Rebels, making it feel like a spiritual successor to those animated shows — especially considering the involvement of Dave Filoni and others from that creative team. The first two seasons were

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This is the 2nd part of the ranking of the disney Star Wars shows. The last ones are ranked as bad. This list will discuss the shows ranked as okay. While they had moments of greatness, a lot of their story and lore choices prevent them from being ranked as good. 7. The Clone Wars Season 7 At first glance, Season 7 feels like a worthy conclusion to one of the most beloved animated series in Star Wars history. But once you dig into the details, it becomes clear how sloppy and uneven the road to that finale really was.

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