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Review ‘Wilson’: Do Neurotic Assholes Deserve Happiness Too?

Craig Johnson’s Film, Wilson (based on the Daniel Clowes graphic Novel), is an interesting examination of the dichotomy between love and loneliness. Summary Wilson (Woody Harrelson) is a neurotic...

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‘Power Rangers’ Review: Why You Should Avoid This Tedious Reboot

Dean Israelite’s ‘Power Rangers’ movie is a tediously paced, heavy-handed attempt at rebooting a franchise cinematically. Summary The film starts off centering around Billy (RJ Cyler), who is longing...

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‘The Zookeeper’s Wife’ Review: Shows Us All The Power In Doing What Is Right

In theaters this Thursday, Niki Caro’s The Zookeeper’s Wife is a gripping tale that delivers a fresh perspective on the Nazi occupation of Poland in World War 2.   Summary The narrative (based on the...

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‘T2: Trainspotting’ Review: An Enthralling Follow Up To The Original

In theaters around the country, Danny Boyle’s ‘T2 Trainspotting’ is a quality sequel that doesn’t rehash the same narrative but builds on it. Summary It’s been 20 years since we have seen Mark Renton...

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‘Ghost In The Shell’ Review: Stunning Visuals Can Not Cover-Up Major Flaws

Stunning visuals and pulse-pounding action aren’t enough for Rupert Sanders’s Ghost in the Shell to overcome lackluster writing and a poor performance from Scarlett Johansson. Summary The story centers...

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Here Are Five Things We Just Learned About ‘Cars 3’

Disney/Pixar’s Cars 3 Road to the Races Tour made a stop in Tampa this week, and fans were eager to see what was in store for the third film. Among the showcase of merchandise and Cars themed...

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Review ‘Sesame Street’: Teaches Us All That Inclusiveness And Autism Go Together

On Monday, ‘Sesame Street’ introduced, Julia, a little girl Muppet with autism and in doing so continued a long tradition of inclusiveness. While breaking new ground isn’t anything new for ‘Sesame...

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Review: ‘The Fate of the Furious’ High Octane Brainless Entertainment

The Fate of the Furious is the most ridiculous and improbable installment of this franchise, but it was still highly entertaining. Summary The film starts with Dom (Vin Diesel) and Letty (Michelle...

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Review ‘Free Fire’: A Ferocious Fire Fight That Repeatedly Hits The Target

Ben Wheatley’s ‘Free Fire’ is a magnificent blood-soaked romp that’s both captivating and witty. Summary Free Fire is set in the 1970’s as a group of criminals meet up with an arms dealer. The first...

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Review ‘Colossal’: A Monster Filled Tale That Is Surprisingly Fun And Poignant

Colossal has the appearance of an odd creature feature but is profound and heartfelt. Summary Colossal opens with a scene that appears to be ripped from any number of Japanese monster flicks. We see a...

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Ten Movies You Need To Check Out In May (From Baywatch to Guardians Of The...

The slate of May releases offers up a variety of options that is certain to appeal to even the pickiest of filmgoers. Here are ten movies that you need to check out. Guardians Of The Galaxy: Volume Two...

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Review ‘Raw’: A Brilliant And Brutal Film That’s Not For The Faint Of Heart

Julia Ducournau’s Raw is an intense tale of how suppression and being socially naïve can have powerful ramifications. Summary The movie focuses on the life of Justine (Garance Marillier), a teenager...

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Review ‘Their Finest’: A Slightly Rose Colored Look At One Of The Darkest...

In theaters now, Their Finest is a broad look at how the United Kingdom attempted to raise the morale of it’s people. Summary This picture takes place during the most destructive span of the Blitz in...

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‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2’ Review: Surprising Performances Save A...

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 features strong performances from the supporting cast which helps dull the pain of a bloated narrative. Summary The film has quite a promising start as the prologue takes...

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‘Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt’ Review: Lemonading And Laughter Equal A Great...

Learning from its past mistakes, the third season of Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt returns to the irreverence and frivolity that made this show a huge hit for Netflix. Summary This season picks up right as...

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‘King Arthur: Legend of the Sword’ Review: High On Visuals Low On Content

Despite moments of visual splendor, King Arthur: Legend of the Sword is a generic origin story whose narrative is structurally a mess. Summary The picture starts off with a great fight scene that is a...

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‘Snatched’ Review: Harpoon Guns And Tape Worms Equal Hilarity

Snatched is a well-balanced comedy that showcases the comedic depth of Amy Schumer. Summary Emily (Amy Schumer) has reached a crossroads in her life. She has no job. Her friends seem to be avoiding her...

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‘Wow In the World’ Review: Lost Cats And Seaweed Are A Winning Combination

NPR’s latest podcast, Wow In The World is a delicious combination of science, engagement, and frivolity resulting in what ultimately will be their most popular program. Background NPR’s latest podcast...

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‘Alien: Covenant’ Review: The Terror Of The Xenomorphs Is Lost In Translation

Alien: Covenant is an improvement on Prometheus but falls short of being a great science fiction film due to Ridley Scott belaboring key points of the narrative. Summary The film set out on a strong...

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‘Baywatch’ Review: A Mixture Of Sun, Fun, And Laughs

Baywatch does enough to overcome its flaws to deliver an action-rich laugh filled experience. Summary The film starts off on the beach during tryouts for the new Baywatch recruits. The leader of the...

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