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‘On the Basis of Sex’ Review

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On the heels of the celebrated documentary “RBG” comes this dramatization of the early years of Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s legal career. Decades before becoming Supreme Court Justice, Ginsburg was a young wife and mother and an aspiring attorney. From those beginnings to the iconic status she enjoys today, she’s been able to teach and lead generations […]
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‘Creed II’ Review

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Many, including big fans of the original, complained that there were too many installments in the “Rocky” franchise. Now, we can already make that case for the spinoff “Creed” series. 2015’s “Creed” was a modern update on “Rocky” that stuck to the formula while simultaneously going deeper with the Rocky Balboa character than ever before. […]
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‘Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald’ Review

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2011’s “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2” marked the end of an era. It was the final chapter in the 8-installment film franchise adapted from one of the most successful book series of all-time. But author J.K. Rowling had to find a way to keep the Potter fandom (and her banks accounts) alive […]
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‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ Review

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“Mr. Robot” Emmy winner Rami Malek is simply sensational as iconic Queen frontman Freddie Mercury in the music biopic “Bohemian Rhapsody”. It’s easily one of the best performances of the year and will undoubtedly catapult his film career. Problem is – practically every other element of this movie doesn’t work. This is no bed of […]
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‘Green Book’ Review

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It’s “Driving Miss Daisy” meets “Hidden Figures” with a touch of “Ray” and a splash of “Planes, Trains and Automobiles”. “Green Book” is this year’s quintessential crowd-pleasing, feel-good, inspirational road trip movie that should become a holiday and awards season favorite. Director Peter Farrelly has taken a break from goofy comedies like “Dumb and Dumber” […]
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‘Wildlife’ Review

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“Wildlife” marks the directorial debut of actor Paul Dano, best known for his roles in “Little Miss Sunshine”, “Prisoners” and “Love & Mercy”. He also co-wrote this screenplay with longtime partner Zoe Kazan (“Ruby Sparks”) – based on the 1990 novel by Richard Ford. We are transported to 1960 in a small Montana town, where […]
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‘First Man’ Review

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At only 33, director Damien Chazelle already has three great movies on his resume. And they are three very different, distinct films. First was the heart-pounding two-character showdown drama (“Whiplash”). Then came the dynamic, full-blown romantic musical (“La La Land”). His latest is the most “conventional” of the three. Yet, it’s still bold and wildly inventive: a […]
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‘Venom’ Review

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In an interview a few days before “Venom”’s release, star Tom Hardy admitted his favorite 30-40 minutes of footage didn’t make it into the movie. It’s never a good sign when your star thinks the best material was left on the cutting room floor. “Venom” director Ruben Fleischer (“Zombieland”, “Gangster Squad”) proves he clearly doesn’t know […]
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‘Kin’ Review

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Like “Whiplash” and several other feature films in recent years, “Kin” is based on a short film. Jonathan and Josh Baker’s 2014 “Bag Man” features an African-American teen who finds a mysterious weapon and decides to use it against some bad guys. “Kin” expands upon that story and raises the stakes. 14-year-old Eli (played nicely […]
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‘Operation Finale’ Review

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You’d think the true story of a team of Israeli agents looking to capture one of the Nazi masterminds behind the annihilation of millions of Jews during World War II would make for an intense, compelling film. Plus, the cast is lead by two outstanding actors – Oscar Isaac and Sir Ben Kingsley. But, it […]
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