Mike Bitanga

Mike spends most his time and money on movies because of his strong belief that there's more truth in fiction. In the past, he's written for the Patch and Culture Mob news websites, particularly for the arts/entertainment and sports sections. He's also a published author, and an aspiring screenwriter. Show some love or call him out: https://twitter.com/MikeBeetang

Posts By Mike Bitanga

ComplexCon 2022: Weekend Highlights
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ComplexCon 2022: Weekend Highlights

By Mike BitangaNovember 21, 2022

ComplexCon 2022 in Long Beach, California was a playground of fashion, pop culture, and food. As the escalator descends to the main floor, you’re hit with waves of prismatic brands all showcasing their versions of...

ComplexCon 2021: Merch Drops, Celebs, & Kicks for Days
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ComplexCon 2021: Merch Drops, Celebs, & Kicks for Days

By Mike BitangaNovember 08, 2021

ComplexCon - Photo by Mike Bitanga After being sidelined last year, ComplexCon is back on as an in-person event. If you haven’t heard of ComplexCon, think Comic-Con but for merch drops and hypebeast lifestyle. The...

'The Invisible Man' is a Chilling Reimagining of a Classic
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'The Invisible Man' is a Chilling Reimagining of a Classic

By Mike BitangaMarch 02, 2020

The Invisible Man (Blumhouse Productions) The Invisible Man The 1933 Universal classic monster movie based on the novel by H.G. Wells gets a remake—or more a reimagining—with director Leigh Whannell’s The Invisible Man . One...

'Harley Quinn: Birds of Prey' is Frenetic Fun
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'Harley Quinn: Birds of Prey' is Frenetic Fun

By Mike BitangaFebruary 16, 2020

Harley Quinn: Birds of Prey (Warner Bros.) Harley Quinn: Birds of Prey Let’s face it, Suicide Squad was a big swing and a miss. However, Margot Robbie’s Harley Quinn was incredible. Cathy Yan is calling...

'Bad Boys for Life' Packs Plenty of Charisma
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'Bad Boys for Life' Packs Plenty of Charisma

By Mike BitangaFebruary 07, 2020

Bad Boys for Life (Columbia Pictures) Bad Boys for Life It’s been over 20 years since the camera first circled Will Smith and Martin Lawrence in slow-motion, as they gasp for air chasing the bad...

'1917' Transports You to WWI
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'1917' Transports You to WWI

By Mike BitangaJanuary 14, 2020

1917 (Neal Street Productions) 1917 Most of us don't know what ‘war is hell’ truly means. Sam Mendes’ epic “one-shot” World War I epic 1917 allows you to get as close as you can to...

'Uncut Gems' Portrays Life in Chaos Mode
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'Uncut Gems' Portrays Life in Chaos Mode

By Mike BitangaDecember 29, 2019

Uncut Gems (A24) Uncut Gems Gambling can be a sickness. A person addicted to it continues to pick at a scab to rush the healing process only to re-open the wound and let fresh blood...

'Knives Out' is a Sublime Whodunnit
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'Knives Out' is a Sublime Whodunnit

By Mike BitangaDecember 25, 2019

Knives Out (Lionsgate) Knives Out There aren’t many stellar murder-mystery flicks as of late, but writer and director Rian Johnson is here to spark the genre with his new movie, Knives Out . The old...

'Star Wars Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker' is Predictable Fan Service
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'Star Wars Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker' is Predictable Fan Service

By Mike BitangaDecember 22, 2019

Star Wars Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker (Disney) Star Wars Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker We’re finally at the end of the Skywalker saga and what a journey it has been. This is...

'Marriage Story' Cuts Deep Enough to Leave a Scar
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'Marriage Story' Cuts Deep Enough to Leave a Scar

By Mike BitangaDecember 09, 2019

Marriage Story Marriage is not synonymous with love. Yes, it can be a beautiful thing with the right person, at the right time, and the right place in your life. However, it can also be...