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

'Hacksaw Ridge' is Inspiring Cinema
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'Hacksaw Ridge' is Inspiring Cinema

By Mike BitangaDecember 05, 2016

Hacksaw Ridge (Cross Creek Pictures) War can bring out the worst in people, but Hacksaw Ridge is a film mainly about war bringing out the best in one man. Mel Gibson returns to the director’s...

'Hell or High Water' Sparks the Western Genre
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'Hell or High Water' Sparks the Western Genre

By Mike BitangaDecember 02, 2016

Hell or High Water (CBS Films) Sometimes a man is pushed to the limit where his problems can’t be solved by staying within the lines. David Mackenzie’s Hell or High Water is a western that...

'The Edge of Seventeen' is Hilarious and Honest
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'The Edge of Seventeen' is Hilarious and Honest

By Mike BitangaNovember 28, 2016

The Edge of Seventeen (STX Entertainment) High school is more or less a bizarre part of life for most people, and Kelly Fremon Craig captures a slice of it with The Edge of Seventeen ....

'Arrival' is Simply Amazing
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'Arrival' is Simply Amazing

By Mike BitangaNovember 14, 2016

Arrival (Paramount Pictures) An unknown ship from above slices through the milky clouds and lands on Earth, planting fear and curiosity in people across the world. Who are they? Why are they here? In Denis...

'Doctor Strange' is Witty and Visually Bizarre
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'Doctor Strange' is Witty and Visually Bizarre

By Mike BitangaNovember 07, 2016

Doctor Strange Marvel Studios Marvel introduces the mystic arts to their cinematic universe in the form of Doctor Strange. Dr. Stephen Vincent Strange is an arrogant, yet talented, neurosurgeon that experiences a terrible accident, leaving...

'The Accountant' is Enjoyable, But Barely Adds Up
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'The Accountant' is Enjoyable, But Barely Adds Up

By Mike BitangaOctober 21, 2016

The Accountant (Warner Bros.) Autism is characterized by difficulties in social interaction, repetitive behaviors, anxiety, and communication. The Accountant is a Crime Drama that tells the story of a high-functioning autistic named Christian Wolff, who...

2016-2017 NBA Preview: Chicago Bulls
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2016-2017 NBA Preview: Chicago Bulls

By Mike BitangaOctober 11, 2016

Screen capture courtesy of the Chicago Bulls/YouTube. NBA TEAM PREVIEWS Atlantic: Boston Celtics | Brooklyn Nets | New York Knicks | Philadelphia 76ers | Toronto Raptors Central: Chicago Bulls | Cleveland Cavaliers | Detroit Pistons...

'Julieta' Examines the Power of Guilt
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'Julieta' Examines the Power of Guilt

By Mike BitangaOctober 11, 2016

Julieta Directed by Pedro Almodovar Guilt is a hard pill to swallow, and time can’t get rid of the taste completely. Julieta is Pedro Almodovar ’s latest film, and it weaves the story of a...

'Other People' is Hilarious and Heartbreaking
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'Other People' is Hilarious and Heartbreaking

By Mike BitangaOctober 03, 2016

Other People (Vertical Entertainment) Possibly the best writing advice for aspiring screenwriters is to write what you know. Chris Kelly, writer and director of his first feature film, Other People , seems to have done...

SDIFF Actors Panel Was Insightful
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SDIFF Actors Panel Was Insightful

By Mike BitangaOctober 02, 2016

The San Diego International Film Festival offers the chance for the audience to interact with talent in the industry to get an inside look at the different parts of cinema. One of the ways SDIFF...