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‘Jason Bourne’ Review

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In a recent interview, “Jason Bourne” co-writer and director Paul Greengrass revealed that Matt Damon’s title character only has about 25 lines of dialogue in the entire film. After seeing this fifth “Bourne” installment – he wasn’t exaggerating! Damon delivers short, declarative sentences on just about 25 occasions. So, in honor of this achievement, the […]
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‘Can We Take a Joke?’ Review

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Free Speech, internet shaming and the right to be “offended” are hot topics in society these days (and ones I’m not totally unfamiliar with). They’re also at the center of an informative and fascinating new documentary “Can We Take a Joke?” At only 75 minutes, director Ted Balaker (who previously tackled this topic in his […]
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‘Nerve’ Review

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“Nerve” is based on a 2012 novel by Jeanne Ryan. And that makes perfect sense. There’s a heroine at the center of a Hunger Games-esque, high-tech reality game called Nerve, which is, essentially, an extreme version of Truth or Dare, with teen and 20-year-old contestants tackling various challenges in hopes of winning cash, gaining followers […]
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‘Ice Age: Collision Course’ Review

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If ever there was an animated franchise that’s been milked for all it’s worth, it’s “Ice Age” (though I’m not sure if you could actually milk Wooly Mammoths). What began as a noble and heartfelt, Oscar-nominated original back in 2002 (the first feature from Blue Sky Studios) is now four sequels, three shorts and two […]
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‘Star Trek Beyond’ Review

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After a successful “Star Trek” reboot in 2009 and an even stronger 2013 sequel, J.J. Abrams handed control of the Starship Enterprise over to “Fast & Furious” director Justin Lin – who has now destroyed it, in more ways than one. Literally, the Enterprise gets demolished early in “Star Trek Beyond” – which features dazzling […]
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‘Cafe Society’ Review

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Woody Allen’s five films prior to “Cafe Society” included a couple of Oscar winners (“Midnight in Paris”, “Blue Jasmine”), a guilty pleasure (“Irrational Man”), a mixed bag (“Magic in the Moonlight”) and a bit of a disaster (“To Rome with Love”). This latest all-star, romantic dramedy is the first Allen movie distributed by Lionsgate and […]
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‘Ghostbusters’ Review

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When Hollywood said – “We Need Another Reboot” – Who Did They Call? Ghostbusters! Paul Feig (of “Bridesmaids” and “Spy”) is the co-writer and director behind this female-led modern re-telling of the “Ghostbusters” story. And – I know the HATERS aren’t going to like hearing it – but this is a worthwhile fresh take on […]
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‘The Infiltrator’ Review

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Bryan Cranston continues his winning streak with “The Infiltrator” – a film which proves that a true story crime thriller doesn’t need shoot ’em-up scenes every 10 minutes to keep you hooked. It’s 1985. The War on Drugs is the hot-button political issue and Cranston’s undercover U.S. Customs agent Bob Mazur decides to take-on one, […]
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‘Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates’ Review

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So, hear me out: In this year of superhero saturation, sequels that didn’t need to be made (and no one wanted to see) and talking animated animals, “Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates” is one of the best times I’ve had at the movies. Surprised, right? Yeah, you’re not alone. I expected “Mike and Dave” to […]
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‘The Secret Life of Pets’ Review

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Pixar’s breakthrough concept 21 years ago: What do toys do all day while their owners go to school or work? The latest feature from Illumination Entertainment, the creators of “Despicable Me”, poses the similar question: What do pets do all day while their owners are away from home? The answer is revealed early on in […]
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