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A Summary of 2020 in Feature Animation

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Unless there’s a surprise, last-minute addition to the 2020 release schedule, I’ve seen every major animated movie of the year. (A couple have still not debuted yet on streaming platforms.) It’s time to take a look at back at 2020 in feature animation: ZOINKS! Warner Bros.’ “SCOOB!” premiered on VOD in May. It’s a delightful […]
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Still Confirmed for 2020… For Now

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As is pretty much common knowledge by now, film release dates can change at any moment. But as of now, these are the 10 movies I’m most looking forward to seeing during the rest of 2020. (“Wonder Woman 1984” is not on this list because its Christmas debut is so uncertain.) “LET HIM GO” (Nov. […]
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And The First Half Nominees Are…

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It’s time for LCJ’s First Half of 2020 Movie Awards. Films released in theaters, on VOD, on streaming platforms and on TV from January 1st, 2020 through June 26th, 2020 qualify equally. Please Note: There are 22 competitive categories. The winners will be announced this Sunday, June 28th at 7pmET. “40 Years of Rocky: The […]
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10 Biggest Disappointments of 2020 So Far

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The end of the first half of the year is nearly upon us. And while there have been a number of triumphs (to be acknowledged at the First Half of 2020 Movie Awards on June 28th), there have also been some big disappointments. Here are the 10 standouts: “DOLITTLE” We’ve rarely had the chance to […]
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Summer Movie Season Has Finally Arrived

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Indoor movie theaters are slowly starting to open back up. Drive-Ins are having a huge moment. And streaming services are pushing-out more content than ever before. When major studios delayed and cancelled releases for blockbuster summer flicks earlier this year, many wondered if there would actually be a Summer Movie Season. Frankly, we’re in it […]
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‘What to Watch at Home’ Ep. 6

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Here are my new picks for films and TV shows to watch on Ep. 6 of my ‘What to Watch at Home’ series. ———————————- Lights Camera Jackson (a.k.a. Jackson Murphy) began his career as a film critic/entertainment reporter in 2006 at the age of 7. Jackson has written over 1,000 reviews of new releases. And […]
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‘What to Watch at Home’ Ep. 4

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These are recommendations of new films and TV shows to watch over the next two weeks. —————————————- Lights Camera Jackson (a.k.a. Jackson Murphy) began his career as a film critic/entertainment reporter in 2006 at the age of 7. Jackson has written over 1,000 reviews of new releases. And altogether he has seen more than 1,500 […]
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‘What to Watch at Home’ Ep. 3

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Here are my latest film & TV picks to watch at home, including the best movie of 2020 so far. ———————————– Lights Camera Jackson (a.k.a. Jackson Murphy) began his career as a film critic/entertainment reporter in 2006 at the age of 7. Jackson has written over 1,000 reviews of new releases. And altogether he has […]
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