3 stars
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Champions
(2023)
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Linda Cook
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Funny and surprisingly tender, it's a kind of coming-of-age story for a middle-aged coach.
Posted Mar 18, 2023
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3 stars
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65
(2023)
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Linda Cook
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It's a raptor-ously wrought genre defier that's part actioner, part science fiction tale, part thriller, and all fun.
Posted Mar 11, 2023
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3 stars
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Cocaine Bear
(2023)
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Linda Cook
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'Cocaine Bear' is bonkers fun for grownups.
Posted Mar 03, 2023
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3 stars
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Knock at the Cabin
(2023)
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Linda Cook
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"Knock at the Cabin" for suspense ... and a theme about sacrifice.
Posted Mar 03, 2023
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4 stars
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Wildcat
(2022)
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Linda Cook
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"Wildcat" is beautiful ... everything a documentary should be, with a big heart for animals and people alike.
Posted Mar 03, 2023
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3.5 stars
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The Amazing Maurice
(2022)
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Linda Cook
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"Maurice" really is amazing ... and a tribute to the wit of the late Sir Terry Pratchett.
Posted Mar 03, 2023
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3 stars
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Jesus Revolution
(2023)
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Linda Cook
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It's more of a movie about people of faith than it is a typical faith-based film, and that works in the favor of this real-life story.
Posted Feb 24, 2023
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3 1/2 stars
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Missing
(2023)
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Linda Cook
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Find a terrific thriller in 'Missing.'
Posted Feb 09, 2023
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3 1/2 stars
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Infinity Pool
(2023)
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Linda Cook
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Dip into 'Infinity Pool' for mind-bending horror.
Posted Feb 09, 2023
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3.5 stars
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Causeway
(2022)
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Linda Cook
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It's a beautiful story of an unlikely friendship.
Posted Jan 15, 2023
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2 stars
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A Man Called Otto
(2022)
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Linda Cook
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It's pleasant enough.
Posted Jan 15, 2023
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3.5 stars
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M3GAN
(2022)
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Linda Cook
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"Frankenstein's Monster." "Talky Tina." "Chucky." Now there's a new doll to terrify us in high-tech ways.
Posted Jan 15, 2023
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4 stars
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The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse
(2022)
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Linda Cook
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"What do you want to be when you grow up?"
"Kind."
That's all it took for me to love this beautiful, touching film.
Posted Jan 15, 2023
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3.5 stars
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The Whale
(2022)
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Linda Cook
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Brendan Fraser's extraordinary performance will break you heart.
Posted Dec 30, 2022
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3 1/2 stars
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Puss in Boots: The Last Wish
(2022)
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Linda Cook
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It's the cat's meow. Or cat's pajamas. However you want to word it, it's the finest of the "Shrek" movies so far.
Posted Dec 26, 2022
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3 1/2 stars
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Violent Night
(2022)
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Linda Cook
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Santa has something clever and violent for grownups.
Posted Dec 17, 2022
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4 stars
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Good Night Oppy
(2022)
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Linda Cook
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It's full of passion, belief in the human spirit ... and the focus is a cute robot.
Posted Dec 17, 2022
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3 stars
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Avatar: The Way of Water
(2022)
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Linda Cook
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Immerse yourself.
Posted Dec 17, 2022
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4 stars
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All Quiet on the Western Front
(2022)
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Linda Cook
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'All Quiet on the Western Front' is, simply, a masterpiece.
Posted Dec 04, 2022
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Ted K
(2021)
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Linda Cook
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It's a riveting look at the radicalization of the man who became the Unabomber. Sharlto Copley is amazing.
Posted Dec 04, 2022
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The Fabelmans
(2022)
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Linda Cook
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It's not a fable, man - it's a fictionalized autobiography, one of Spielberg's finest.
Posted Dec 04, 2022
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3.5 stars
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Bones and All
(2022)
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Linda Cook
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It's a delicious hybrid of horror, road trip and romance.
Posted Dec 04, 2022
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3.5 stars
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She Said
(2022)
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Linda Cook
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It’s about the solid reporting that brought down a powerful Hollywood producer and the journalists whose work helped fuel the #MeToo movement.
Posted Dec 03, 2022
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3 stars
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MVP
(2022)
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Linda Cook
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'MVP' honors those who have lost their uniforms ... and sense of self.
Posted Nov 18, 2022
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3 stars
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The Good Nurse
(2022)
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Linda Cook
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'The Good Nurse' is a good whodunit, legal thriller and true-crime drama all rolled into one.
Posted Nov 18, 2022
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3 stars
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Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
(2022)
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Linda Cook
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It's a fitting tribute to a beloved actor and the character he played.
Posted Nov 18, 2022
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4 stars
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Till
(2022)
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Linda Cook
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A reminder about a ghastly part of American history.
Posted Nov 07, 2022
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2.5 stars
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Mr. Harrigan's Phone
(2022)
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Linda Cook
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Put a little King in your Halloween.
Posted Oct 24, 2022
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3 stars
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Werewolf by Night
(2022)
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Linda Cook
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This one has teeth.
Posted Oct 24, 2022
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0 stars
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Jeepers Creepers: Reborn
(2022)
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Linda Cook
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Jeepers, is this awful.
Posted Oct 06, 2022
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3.5 stars
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The Woman King
(2022)
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Linda Cook
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Fierce, full of action and drama, "The Woman King" is yet another platform to showcase the amazing talent of Viola Davis.
Posted Oct 04, 2022
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4 stars
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Moonage Daydream
(2022)
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Linda Cook
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It's as psychedelic, in-your-face and fascinating as its subject. David Bowie would have loved this.
Posted Oct 04, 2022
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3.5 stars
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Barbarian
(2022)
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Linda Cook
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It will scare you long before Halloween ... and long afterward.
Posted Sep 19, 2022
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3.5 stars
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Marcel the Shell with Shoes On
(2021)
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Linda Cook
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It's a whimsical, heartfelt look at community, friendship and longing. And sometimes, it's very, very funny.
Posted Sep 19, 2022
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3 1/2 stars
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Bodies Bodies Bodies
(2022)
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Linda Cook
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It's a delightfully modern, dark-humored whodunit.
Posted Aug 29, 2022
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3 stars
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Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero
(2022)
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Linda Cook
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It's fun for fans and newcomers alike.
Posted Aug 29, 2022
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3 1/2 stars
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Cha Cha Real Smooth
(2022)
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Linda Cook
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It's a real smooth romantic dramedy with smarts and a heart.
Posted Aug 29, 2022
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3 1/2 stars
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Orphan: First Kill
(2022)
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Linda Cook
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There's nothing like finding a jewel when you're expecting junk.
Posted Aug 29, 2022
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3 stars
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Bullet Train
(2022)
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Linda Cook
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It's off the rails, in a mostly good way.
Posted Aug 09, 2022
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3 stars
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DC League of Super-Pets
(2022)
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Linda Cook
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It has a big heart, with super-moving themes.
Posted Aug 05, 2022
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3.5 stars
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LEGO Star Wars Summer Vacation
(2022)
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Linda Cook
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Gloriously daffy fun for all ages and levels of fandom.
Posted Aug 05, 2022
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4 stars
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The Phantom of the Open
(2021)
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Linda Cook
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An endearing true story about a lovable oddball.
Posted Jul 23, 2022
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3.5 stars
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Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris
(2022)
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Linda Cook
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An utter delight.
Posted Jul 23, 2022
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3 1/2 stars
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Operation Mincemeat
(2021)
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Linda Cook
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It's a character-driven true story of a British operation in World War II.
Posted Jul 15, 2022
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2.5 stars
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Thor: Love and Thunder
(2022)
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Linda Cook
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It's not as mighty as 'Ragnarock.'
Posted Jul 14, 2022
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3.5 stars
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The Black Phone
(2021)
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Linda Cook
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Horror fans, 'The Black Phone' is calling you.
Posted Jul 08, 2022
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3 stars
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Minions: The Rise of Gru
(2022)
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Linda Cook
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It's goofy, colorful fun.
Posted Jul 05, 2022
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3 stars
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Lightyear
(2022)
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Linda Cook
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'Lightyear' is a thoughtful adventure for all ages.
Posted Jul 03, 2022
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3.5 stars
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Elvis
(2022)
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Linda Cook
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"Elvis" rocks.
Posted Jul 03, 2022
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4 stars
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Fatal Distraction
(2020)
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Linda Cook
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Sometimes, horror is all too real.
Posted Jun 29, 2022
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