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

'The Ballad of Buster Scruggs' Is A Sampler Platter Of Masterful Cinema
Movies

'The Ballad of Buster Scruggs' Is A Sampler Platter Of Masterful Cinema

By Mike BitangaDecember 13, 2018

The Ballad of Buster Scruggs (Netflix) The Ballad of Buster Scruggs The wild west was more weird than wild and the Coen brothers capture the oddities and cruelty of the time period in their latest...

'Widows' Feels Fresh But Overblown
Movies

'Widows' Feels Fresh But Overblown

By Mike BitangaNovember 26, 2018

Widows (20th Century Fox) Widows It seems like every version of a heist movie has already been done. Well, in comes Steve McQueen’s Widows , based on a TV series from the ‘80s, which tells...

'Creed II' Goes The Distance
Movies

'Creed II' Goes The Distance

By Mike BitangaNovember 22, 2018

Creed II (Warner Bros) Creed II Knowing who you’re fighting in a boxing showdown is easy, but what knowing you’re fighting for is what’s most important. Adonis Creed is back as the freshly strapped champ...

'Bohemian Rhapsody' Is A Safe Biopic That Rocks
Movies

'Bohemian Rhapsody' Is A Safe Biopic That Rocks

By Mike BitangaNovember 18, 2018

Bohemian Rhapsody Delving into the life of frontman Freddie Mercury and Queen, Bohemian Rhapsody chronicles the crazy and momentous years leading up to the legendary band’s Live Aid concert in 1985. Director Bryan Singer orchestrated...

'Mid90s' Is Pretty Dope
Movies

'Mid90s' Is Pretty Dope

By Mike BitangaOctober 29, 2018

Mid90s (A24) Mid90s Growing up in the 90s was a blast because technology didn’t fully sink its teeth into our minds yet. We were outside doing our thing and actually talking to each other without...

'Halloween (2018)' Is A Solid Throwback Slasher
Movies

'Halloween (2018)' Is A Solid Throwback Slasher

By Mike BitangaOctober 27, 2018

Halloween (2018) In the last four decades, Michael Myers has been stewing in a rehabilitation center, waiting for the evil to take the wheel again. Clearing out all the mediocre Halloween sequels, this direct sequel...

'Venom' Is Chaotic But Darkly Comedic
Movies

'Venom' Is Chaotic But Darkly Comedic

By Mike BitangaOctober 15, 2018

Venom (Sony) Venom is most famously known for being one of Spider-Man’s top-tier archenemies. However, the dark, vicious symbiote gets its own spotlight in Ruben Fleischer’s Venom . After journalist Eddie Brock ruins his career...

San Diego International Film Festival's Night Of The Stars Tribute
Culture of Pop

San Diego International Film Festival's Night Of The Stars Tribute

By Mike BitangaOctober 13, 2018

John Cho (Photo: Mike Bitanga) Hollywood-caliber talent took a stroll on the red carpet at the San Diego International Film Festival’s Night Of The Stars Tribute dressed in their best to celebrate a night of...

'A Star Is Born' Burns Bright
Movies

'A Star Is Born' Burns Bright

By Mike BitangaOctober 13, 2018

A Star Is Born (Warner Brothers) A career in the music industry is a doomed exercise in having your cake and eating it too for those passionate about their craft. Bradley Cooper’s A Star Is...

The San Diego Film Festival Rolls Out The Red Carpet
Movies

The San Diego Film Festival Rolls Out The Red Carpet

By Mike BitangaOctober 11, 2018

San Diego International Film Festival Hosting over 100 independent and studio film premieres, the annual San Diego International Film Festival is in full swing once again. This is the 17th year the SDIFF has graced...