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Movie Reviews

"The Lego Movie 2" rebuilds with heart and growing pains

“The Lego Movie 2” rebuilds with heart and growing pains

Paolo Cesar Feb 11, 2019

Leave it to the same team that managed to tear Batman’s foibles apart in "The Lego Batman Movie" to ultimately do the same to everything else. Yes, the movie is ultimately that good. Spoilers aside,...

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Courtesy of Universal Pictures

“Glass”: Unbreakable premise, Split ending

David Eckstein Jan 19, 2019

It took nineteen years and a surprise sequel, but we finally have a conclusion to M. Night Shyamalan's "Unbreakable"--the psychological thriller that gained a following over the years with many people...

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“Replicas” review: If you want more Keanu Reeves, wait till “John Wick 3”

David Eckstein Jan 13, 2019

The movie season of 2019 started off with "Replicas," a film that, despite having an intriguing premise, could not avoid the fall into old and tired science fiction tropes. The film centers on Keanu...

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Aquaman: The hero who could be king

David Eckstein Dec 23, 2018

With all the DC characters that are getting solo movies, it was only a matter of time before they gave one to one of their most exotic heroes, Aquaman. The Atlantean's story starts with Arthur...

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Into the Spider-Verse: With great power comes a phenomenal film

David Eckstein Dec 17, 2018

Seeing how Marvel is doing phenomenally well with one Spider-Man, it only makes sense to make a film with a whole bunch of Spider people. "Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse" follows the classic...

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Return to Hogwarts in “Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald”

David Eckstein Nov 20, 2018

It’s time to return to the the world of magic with "Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald." At the outset,  the main villain Grindelwald (Johnny Depp)--who Newt Scamander (Eddie Redmayne)...

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“Widows” steals hearts in latest heist drama

Steven Thompson Nov 19, 2018

“Widows” is a heist drama unlike any you’ve seen before. Director Steve McQueen, best known for “12 Years a Slave,” masterfully weaves so many plot twists into the movie that you will feel as...

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Courtesy of Paramount Pictures.

“Overlord” is tons of fun for everyone

David Eckstein Nov 12, 2018

From director Julius Avery (Son of a Gun) and producer J.J. Abrams (Super 8, Star Trek, and Star Wars: The Force Awakens) comes "Overlord," a WWII film about American paratroopers who are tasked with...

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"The Grinch" steals Christmas yet again in latest adaptation

“The Grinch” steals Christmas yet again in latest adaptation

Steven Thompson Nov 11, 2018

Dr. Seuss’ “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” was originally written as a children’s book before it was into an animated Christmas television special that aired on CBS in 1966. After airing every...

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“Nobody’s Fool” is no fool at the box office

Steven Thompson Nov 5, 2018

“Nobody’s Fool” is a romantic-comedy directed by American actor, playwright, filmmaker and comedian Tyler Perry. This latest Perry flick is about a snobbish, controlling, corporate-loving...

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Courtesy of Summit Entertainment

Hunter Killer sinks in latest submarine thriller

Steven Thompson Oct 31, 2018

Donovan Marsh's action thriller "Hunter Killer", based on the 2012 book “Firing Point” by Don Keith and George Wallace, is yet another movie depicting America’s reaction to Russian military action...

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Courtesy of Universal Studios.

“First Man” vividly brings Neil Armstrong to life

Steven Thompson Oct 15, 2018

A number of movies and documentaries have been made to recapture and retell Neil Armstrong’s courageous first walk on the moon, but none have ever highlighted his vulnerabilities as well as “First...

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