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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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‘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 Legend of Tarzan’ Review

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It was the Summer of ‘99. I wasn’t even a year old when my parents took me to the Drive-Ins to see my first movie – Disney’s animated version of Edgar Rice Burroughs’s Tarzan . 17 summers later, families can, once again, park their cars in front of giant outdoor screens and watch The Lord […]
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‘Independence Day: Resurgence’ Review

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I watched 1996’s blockbuster “Independence Day” for the first time just a few weeks ago to prep myself for the “Resurgence”. When “ID” came-out 20 years ago, Will Smith was establishing himself as “The World’s Biggest Movie Star”, a career move the two-time Oscar nominee recently admitted he now regrets making. But unlike his fellow […]
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‘The Shallows’ Review

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In 1975, a young director named Steven Spielberg created a phenomenon – and the idea of the “Summer Blockbuster”, with a film about a Great White with an appetite for swimmers. Now, 41 years later, Director Jaume Collet-Serra (who’s done three Liam Neeson action/thrillers in a row – with another on the way) has made […]
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‘Central Intelligence’ Review

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I’m not sure what the problem is. Kevin Hart is a very funny guy. He’s a great storyteller in his stand-up comedy routines. He’s highly entertaining on his talk show appearances. But when it comes to movies, while Hart is a box office draw and an incredible marketer, the results continue to be very disappointing. […]
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‘Now You See Me 2’ Review

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“Now You See Me 2” is the follow-up to 2013’s surprise hit magician/crime caper that’s a pure guilty pleasure: a great ensemble combined with an interesting story that makes-up for its flaws with some fantastic visual tricks. Happy to say this sequel offers pretty much the same, satisfying results. In fact, much of “Now You […]
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‘Me Before You’ Review

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Not since Bradley Cooper and Jennifer Lawrence in “Silver Linings Playbook” has there been such a winning silver screen romance as Emilia Clarke and Sam Claflin in “Me Before You”. Author Jojo Moyes adapts her own 2012 novel, crafting a relationship story that’s packed with emotion. In a recent interview, Moyes said she wouldn’t be […]
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