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‘The Good Liar’ Review

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If I told you “The Good Liar” was good, I’d be a liar. A relationship thriller with such an intriguing title should be filled with deception, mystery and a quality twist or two. Unfortunately, this film has none of those elements.  Ian McKellen and Helen Mirren. Helen Mirren and Ian McKellen. Whichever way you bill […]
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‘It Chapter Two’ Review

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IT’s only been two years (though it feels longer) since the first half of the latest take on Stephen King’s “It” was released. “It Chapter Two” shifts the story ahead 27 years. King and returning director Andy Muschietti certainly aren’t clowning around when it comes to the time jump. Jessica Chastain, James McAvoy, Bill Hader […]
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‘Hobbs & Shaw’ Review

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In a recent interview, Dwayne Johnson said the intention of “Hobbs & Shaw” was to make a movie that not only fans of the “Fast & Furious” series would enjoy but also those who’ve never seen a “F&F” movie. Turns out “Hobbs & Shaw”, featuring Johnson’s Luke Hobbs and Jason Statham’s Calvin… I mean, Deckard […]
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‘Men in Black International’ Review

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2012’s “Men in Black 3” was a highly satisfying conclusion to the sci-fi action comedy series. But we’re in an era in which studios just can’t leave things be. Now, 7 years later, Sony has dug up the “MIB” brand and spun it on its axis to give us “Men in Black International”. Marvel Cinematic […]
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‘Dumbo’ Review

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Ladies and Gentlemen, Boys and Girls: You’ve seen quirky Tim Burton movies. You’ve probably seen wacky Tim Burton movies. You may have even seen a great Tim Burton movie. But you’ve probably never seen a strange Tim Burton movie… quite like “Dumbo”. Yes, strange is a word frequently used to describe Burton movies. But there […]
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‘A Madea Family Funeral’ Review

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After two decades of playing Madea on stage and screen, Tyler Perry is saying goodbye to the iconic character with a final film. It’s too bad that “A Madea Family Funeral” isn’t the send-off that the unapologetic title character deserves. This is the least inspired installment in the nine entry comedy franchise that’s made a […]
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‘Miss Bala’ Review

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Last year, “Jane the Virgin” actress Gina Rodriguez spoke out regarding the lack of leading roles for Latinos in studio films. Well, she got her wish for one with “Miss Bala”. But the fact that Sony is burying it on Super Bowl weekend – and that the film just isn’t very good – doesn’t show […]
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The Meg review

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The shark attack thriller genre has returned to surface recently, thanks to the popularity of Discovery Channel’s annual “Shark Week” (highlighted by their ridiculous “Sharknado” movies). 2016’s “The Shallows” and last year’s “47 Meters Down” both took a pretty good bite out of their opening weekend box office battles. Now, one of the most badass […]
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‘Deadpool 2’ Review

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It seems longer than two years and three months since the original “Deadpool”. Or maybe it’s just me, since I’ve been doing everything possible to forget that film. The biggest question I had going into “Deadpool 2” was would this just be more of the same, or would a new director steer this character and […]
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‘Game Night’ Review

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“Hollywood Game Night”, which debuted in 2013, is the fun NBC competition show, hosted by the always entertaining Jane Lynch. “Game Night”, the new Hollywood comedy, is neither fun nor entertaining. The minute you buy a ticket to this misguided misadventure, you’ve already lost. Husband and wife Max and Annie (they met years ago at […]
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