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    'Firestarter' remake ice cold

    'Firestarter' remake ice cold

    • 18 hrs ago
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    It’s kind of ironic that a film named “Firestarter” has no heat. Read more

    'Ambulance' brings out the best, and worst, of Michael Bay

    'Ambulance' brings out the best, and worst, of Michael Bay

    • May 11, 2022
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    “Ambulance” barely made a blip in theaters, opening the same weekend as “Sonic 2” last month. After a lackluster theatrical run, the latest from director Michael Bay made a quick jump to video on demand and is now available to watch in the comfort of your own home. Read more

    "The Duke" a charming swan song for "Notting Hill" director

    "The Duke" a charming swan song for "Notting Hill" director

    • May 6, 2022
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    Watching the joyously entertaining "The Duke" I couldn't help but feel a little melancholy. Read more

    Raimi, Olsen take Dr. Strange to new heights

    Raimi, Olsen take Dr. Strange to new heights

    • May 4, 2022
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    The Marvel Comics Universe takes a refreshingly weird turn in “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness,” the follow-up to the 2016 film that introduced the world to Benedict Cumberbatch’s master of the mystic arts. Read more

    Cage has lots of fun in ultra-meta 'Massive Talent'

    Cage has lots of fun in ultra-meta 'Massive Talent'

    • Apr 27, 2022
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    Nicolas Cage has found quite a niche in recent years with films that only accentuate his off-screen persona as some wild, over-the-top madman. Read more

    Eggers' 'The Northman' is a bloody good epic

    Eggers' 'The Northman' is a bloody good epic

    • Apr 20, 2022
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    After breaking on the scene with “The Witch” and “The Lighthouse,” director Robert Eggers swings for the fences with “The Northman.” Read more

    'Sonic' sequel bigger but not better

    • Apr 13, 2022
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    The popular video game character Sonic the Hedgehog is back in the aptly titled “Sonic the Hedgehog 2.” Read more

    Wildly original 'Everything Everywhere All at Once' a total blast

    • Apr 6, 2022
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    To say you’ve never seen anything like “Everything Everywhere All at Once” almost feels like an understatement. Read more

    'Lost City' can't sustain promising start

    • Mar 29, 2022
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    For about half an hour, “The Lost City” makes the most of its premise – with a decent setup and promise of a fun action comedy. Read more

    Oscar night could be full of surprises

    • Mar 22, 2022
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    We’ve reached the final stretch for this year’s Oscars’ race. Read more

    'Adam Project' a time trippy good time

    • Mar 16, 2022
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    “The Adam Project” is exactly the kind of big-budget and highly entertaining fluff you usually see in multiplexes during the summer movie season. Read more

    'Turning Red' a delightful tale of girl power

    • Mar 9, 2022
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    “Turning Red,” the latest from Disney’s PIXAR, is an absolute joy to watch. It’s an empowering tale of young girl power that is a wonderfully vibrant ode to those awkward pre-teen years. Read more

    'The Batman' soars in return to the big screen

    'The Batman' soars in return to the big screen

    • Feb 28, 2022
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    Batman has seen a lot of time on the big screen since Tim Burton’s “Batman” burst on the scene in the summer of 1989. Read more

    "Uncharted" takes a familiar, yet fun path

    • Feb 23, 2022
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    “Uncharted,” an adaptation of the popular video game, is a film we’ve seen before. Read more

    'Death on the Nile' a solid whodunnit

    • Feb 16, 2022
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    It has taken some time to finally get “Death on the Nile,” the Agatha Christie adaptation and follow-up to “Murder on the Orient Express,” to the big screen. Read more

    'Licorice Pizza' is one of the best films of the year

    • Feb 9, 2022
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    Writer/director Paul Thomas Anderson has established himself as perhaps the top filmmaker of his generation, with an impressive eight-film resume that includes “Boogie Nights,” “Magnolia,” “There Will Be Blood” and “Phantom Thread.” Read more

    'Home Team' should have stayed home

    'Home Team' should have stayed home

    • Feb 2, 2022
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    It almost seemed like perfect symmetry for Netflix when Sean Payton of the NFL’s New Orleans Saints announced his retirement from coaching last week. Read more

    'Cha Cha Real Smooth' among standouts at Sundance

    'Cha Cha Real Smooth' among standouts at Sundance

    • Jan 26, 2022
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    The 2021 Sundance Film Festival is winding down, with winners scheduled to be announced Friday. The festival was held virtually for the second consecutive year with movie lovers from all over the world able to watch films from their homes. Read more

    Latest 'Scream' a fun reboot

    • Jan 19, 2022
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    Ghostface is back with a vengeance in “Scream,” the latest reboot of the meta horror franchise that debuted in 1996. Read more

    'Hotel Transylvania' franchise meanders along in latest installment

    • Jan 12, 2022
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    Watching “Hotel Transylvania: Transformania,” the latest installment of the animated series, there is a sense of deja vu. Read more

    'The Tender Bar' a middle of the road drama

    • Jan 5, 2022
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    “The Tender Bar” is a film we’ve seen before – a coming-of-age story where the hero overcomes setbacks in his or her home life with the help of a wise mentor. Read more

    'Licorice Pizza,' 'Mass' among year's best films

    • Dec 29, 2021
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    The movie business continued to evolve in the midst of a pandemic in 2021 with audiences slowly opting to return to cinemas. Read more

    Franchise still stumbling with 'King's Man'

    • Dec 21, 2021
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    The British spy franchise resumes with “The King’s Man,” the third in the “Kingsman” series. Read more

    Uneven 'Nightmare Alley' squanders talented cast and crew

    • Dec 15, 2021
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    “Nightmare Alley,” the latest from director Guillermo del Toro, gets off to a promising start before losing its way with a somewhat predictable second half. Read more

    'Being the Ricardos' an effective snapshot of TV icons

    • Dec 8, 2021
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    Capturing the essence of the iconic television show “I Love Lucy” and its stars, Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz, is a task not many would dare to tackle. Read more

    Branagh delivers personal story in 'Belfast'

    • Dec 1, 2021
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    “Belfast,” the new film from writer/director Kenneth Branagh, is quite clearly a labor of love. Read more

    Stars unable to carry lackluster 'Red Notice'

    Stars unable to carry lackluster 'Red Notice'

    • Nov 17, 2021
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    On paper, “Red Notice” would seem like a slam dunk. Read more

    'Clifford the Big Red Dog' uneven family fare

    'Clifford the Big Red Dog' uneven family fare

    • Nov 10, 2021
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    “Clifford the Big Red Dog,” the big screen adaptation of the popular children’s books, certainly has its heart in the right place. Read more

    'Eternals' takes Marvel universe in interesting new directions

    • Nov 3, 2021
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    It’s been a year to remember for filmmaker Chloé Zhao. Read more

    Latest 'Dune' adaptation a sweeping sci-fi epic

    • Oct 27, 2021
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    Since Frank Herbert’s beloved science-fiction novel “Dune” hit bookshelves more than 50 years ago, fans have been waiting for the quintessential cinematic adaptation. Read more

    Latest 'Halloween' a deadly entry in the franchise

    • Oct 20, 2021
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    The Michael Myers saga continues in “Halloween Kills,” the continuation of the horror franchise first conceived by Bowling Green’s John Carpenter in 1978. Read more

    "The Last Duel" a well-acted and timely drama

    • Oct 13, 2021
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    “The Last Duel” is a throwback – a big budget spectacle with a very good cast and timely subject matter in a story from another era. Read more

    Nashville Film Festival showcases intimate works

    Nashville Film Festival showcases intimate works

    • Oct 6, 2021
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    The 52nd Nashville Film Festival wrapped up Wednesday, a weeklong showcase of independent filmmaking from around the world. Read more

    Chastain delivers in 'Eyes of Tammy Faye'

    • Sep 29, 2021
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    Jessica Chastain is one of the best actresses working today, consistently challenging herself with diverse projects. Read more

    ‘Dear Evan Hansen’ an overly ambitious misfire

    • Sep 22, 2021
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    “Dear Evan Hansen,” the adaptation of the popular Broadway musical, has its heart in the right place and is a film with good intentions that wants to provide a voice for many of the problems facing teenagers today. Read more

    'Malignant' a wild ride for horror fans

    • Sep 15, 2021
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    “Malignant” finds writer/director James Wan returning to his horror roots in a big way. Read more

    'Shang-Chi' takes Marvel Universe to another level

    • Sep 8, 2021
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    The next phase of Marvel Comics’ cinematic universe kicks into high gear with “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings.” Read more

    'Vacation Friends' stretches comic premise way too thin

    • Sep 1, 2021
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    “Vacation Friends” is the kind of comedy that is best viewed in small doses. Read more

    'Candyman' reboot fails to thrill

    • Aug 25, 2021
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    It’s been almost 30 years since the release of “Candyman,” a horror movie that played off urban legends in a fresh and exciting way. Read more

    'Free Guy' makes most of fun concept

    • Aug 17, 2021
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    In a summer where most of the blockbusters have been sequels or reboots, “Free Guy” proves to be a breath of fresh air – a (somewhat) original concept that is fun and quite clever thanks to a stellar cast led by Ryan Reynolds. Read more

    Hudson shines in uneven bio pic 'Respect'

    • Aug 11, 2021
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    Aretha Franklin was a force of nature, a musical icon and activist who showed no bounds during a career that continued to evolve through nearly 60 years. Read more

    Moody 'Green Knight' misses the mark

    • Aug 4, 2021
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    There is a lot of good in “The Green Knight,” writer/director David Lowry’s adaptation of the epic poem “Sir Gawain and the Green Knight.” Read more

    'Jungle Cruise' a fun familiar ride

    • Jul 28, 2021
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    When I took the family to Disneyland a few years ago, one of my favorite rides was Jungle Cruise. Read more

    Latest 'Space Jam' an air ball

    • Jul 20, 2021
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    When “Space Jam” was released 25 years ago, it was the perfect synergy of the NBA and Warner Bros. – a chance to expand Michael Jordan’s brand while taking the nostalgia of the Looney Tunes cartoons and introducing it to a new generation. Read more

    Documentary effectively examines life of Anthony Bourdain

    • Jul 14, 2021
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    There is a moment early in “Roadrunner: A Film About Anthony Bourdain” where an interviewer asks director Morgan Neville about the film’s purpose. The conversation concludes with a casual mention of trying to find out why Bourdain was who he was. Read more

    'Black Widow' a welcome change of pace for the Marvel Universe

    • Jul 6, 2021
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    After being delayed for more than a year because of the coronavirus pandemic, stage 4 of the Marvel Comics Universe finally launches with “Black Widow.” Read more

    Latest 'Boss Baby' a pointless sequel

    Latest 'Boss Baby' a pointless sequel

    • Jun 30, 2021
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    The animated family film “The Boss Baby,” a mild hit when it was released in 2017, milked about as much as it could out of its one-joke gimmick – having Alec Baldwin voice a baby. Read more

    Latest from Pixar a sweet family tale

    • Jun 23, 2021
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    “Luca,” the latest film from Pixar, was originally scheduled for theatrical release before Disney opted to move it to its streaming service. Read more

    'Hitman' sequel shooting blanks

    • Jun 16, 2021
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    While “The Hitman’s Bodyguard” was a mild hit in 2017, there didn’t seem to be much groundswell for a sequel. Read more

    Latest 'Conjuring' a solid entry in franchise

    • Jun 9, 2021
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    The Conjuring” franchise continues to grow with the latest entry “The Devil Made Me Do It.” Read more

    'Spirit Untamed' a surprisingly fun family film

    'Spirit Untamed' a surprisingly fun family film

    • Jun 2, 2021
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    “Spirit Untamed” is a pleasant surprise. The wonderfully fast-paced family film features a strong voice cast and some beautiful animation. Read more

    'A Quiet Place Part II' a satisfying sequel

    • May 26, 2021
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    “A Quiet Place Part II” was set to open in March 2020, but a week before its release the coronavirus pandemic caused the shutdown of theaters worldwide – putting this eagerly anticipated sequel on the shelf. Read more

    'Those Who Wish Me Dead' a flawed but effective drama

    • May 19, 2021
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    “Those Who Wish Me Dead” is the kind of drama that on the surface appears to be a familiar excursion that lacks much spark. Read more

    Gimmick sinks thriller 'Profile'

    Gimmick sinks thriller 'Profile'

    • May 11, 2021
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    Director Timur Bekmambetov has become the master of the Screenlife format, with his two “Unfriended” films and the missing-person drama “Searching” playing out in real time on a computer screen. Read more

    'The Mitchells vs. the Machines' a delightful family film

    • May 5, 2021
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    “The Mitchells vs. the Machines” is a delightful family film – an oddball animated road trip comedy with a lot of charm and a little heart. Read more

    'Mortal Kombat' delivers only for most rabid fans

    • Apr 28, 2021
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    “Mortal Kombat” is exactly the kind of film you would expect from a film titled “Mortal Kombat.” Read more

    'Voyagers' a tired science fiction retread

    • Apr 14, 2021
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    “Voyagers” is a science-fiction film with interesting ideas that grows increasingly frustrating as it becomes apparent those ideas will not come to fruition. Read more

    'The Unholy' a predictable horror film

    'The Unholy' a predictable horror film

    • Apr 6, 2021
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    “The Unholy” is a well-acted religious horror film with one fatal flaw – a script that is way too predictable. Read more

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