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Eve's Bayou
(1997)
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Chris Hewitt
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Kasi Lemmon s’ super-natural-tinged family drama uses its bayou setting to bring a mythic quality to the story of Eve, whose child’s view of the world is shattered by a series of confusing events.
Posted Jan 09, 2023
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2 Days in the Valley
(1996)
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Chris Hewitt
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The characters come together in surprising ways - by the end of the movie, each actor has played a scene with virtually everyone else.
Posted Aug 07, 2021
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Absolute Power
(1997)
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Chris Hewitt
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"Absolute Power" is appealingly untrendy: no car chases, no explosions, no nubile strippers. There isn't even a single character in the movie under 30.
Posted Jun 25, 2020
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A Goofy Movie
(1995)
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Chris Hewitt
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[A] gently amusing comedy that never quite figures out who its audience is.
Posted Apr 07, 2020
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3/4
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Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker
(2019)
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Ross Raihala
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There's no way it could please every fan and it most certainly will not. But I think Abrams did the best he could with a seemingly insurmountable task.
Posted Dec 18, 2019
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3.5/4
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Charlie's Angels
(2019)
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Ross Raihala
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This is a movie that opens with the line "I think women can do anything" and spends the next two hours proving it.
Posted Nov 14, 2019
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2.5/4
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Scandalous: The Untold Story of the National Enquirer
(2019)
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Ross Raihala
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It's well made and entertaining, but it's also a celebration of unethical journalism that feels shallow in the end.
Posted Nov 12, 2019
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2/4
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Joker
(2019)
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Ross Raihala
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The social commentary of "Joker" is laughably one-dimensional and Phoenix's Fleck isn't that scary. Really, he's more sad than anything.
Posted Oct 03, 2019
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4/4
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Judy
(2019)
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Ross Raihala
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Pack some tissues, as "Judy" is every bit electrifying as it is emotional.
Posted Sep 26, 2019
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Hustlers
(2019)
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Ross Raihala
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"Hustlers" is going to leave a whole lot of people smiling while pondering some of the deeper truths about life the film reveals.
Posted Sep 13, 2019
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3.5/4
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Once Upon a Time... In Hollywood
(2019)
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Ross Raihala
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Tarantino delivers an almost perfect film that showcases his many strengths.
Posted Jul 25, 2019
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3.5/4
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Toy Story 4
(2019)
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Maren Longbella
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It's enough to make you feel like a kid again.
Posted Jun 20, 2019
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3.5/4
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Avengers: Endgame
(2019)
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Maren Longbella
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Quit reading this review and get yourself to a movie theater!
Posted Apr 25, 2019
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2.5/4
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Shazam!
(2019)
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Ross Raihala
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While the humor is definitely broad, "Shazam!" still offers some terrific laughs. Most of the time, it's bright and fun and good-natured.
Posted Apr 04, 2019
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3/4
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Us
(2019)
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Maren Longbella
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"Us" exceeds all expectations and then some.
Posted Mar 21, 2019
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1.5/4
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Mapplethorpe
(2018)
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Ross Raihala
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"Mapplethorpe" paints a dark, depressing picture of the tortured artist but does little to answer any questions about his motivations.
Posted Mar 08, 2019
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3/4
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How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World
(2019)
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Maren Longbella
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What a fitting way to go! "The Hidden World" is everything a fan could want - and more - as Hiccup and his dragon Toothless try to save the Isle of Berk one last time.
Posted Feb 20, 2019
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2.5/4
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The LEGO Movie 2: The Second Part
(2019)
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Maren Longbella
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Sequel may be a little too meta for its own good.
Posted Feb 07, 2019
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3.5/4
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They Shall Not Grow Old
(2018)
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Maren Longbella
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It takes you into the trenches in a whole new way.
Posted Jan 31, 2019
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2.5/4
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Ghetto
(2002)
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Chris Hewitt
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An absorbing documentary.
Posted Jan 29, 2019
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3/4
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The Kid Who Would Be King
(2019)
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Maren Longbella
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This version of the King Arthur legend is an adventure for young and old alike.
Posted Jan 24, 2019
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1.5/4
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Glass
(2019)
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Maren Longbella
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If there's a superhero to prevent unnecessary sequels, now would be a good time to step in.
Posted Jan 17, 2019
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3/4
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On the Basis of Sex
(2018)
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Maren Longbella
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There is hardly a false moment here.
Posted Dec 26, 2018
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3/4
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Aquaman
(2018)
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Ross Raihala
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It swims more than it sinks.
Posted Dec 20, 2018
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2/4
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Mary Poppins Returns
(2018)
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Maren Longbella
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So forgettable, so not necessary.
Posted Dec 20, 2018
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3/4
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Mary Queen of Scots
(2018)
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Maren Longbella
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It will take a little patience but it's worth it.
Posted Dec 13, 2018
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3.5/4
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The Favourite
(2018)
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Maren Longbella
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A diverting look at political intrigue and power plays.
Posted Dec 06, 2018
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2/4
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Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald
(2018)
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Maren Longbella
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This one is for fans only.
Posted Nov 16, 2018
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3.5/4
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Widows
(2018)
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Maren Longbella
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Brainy and thrilling.
Posted Nov 14, 2018
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Dr. Seuss' The Grinch
(2018)
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Maren Longbella
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The Grinch is still about kindness and learning to go beyond material goods to find happiness, and isn't that what the holiday season is all about? Plus kids are going to love it.
Posted Nov 08, 2018
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2/4
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The Girl in the Spider's Web
(2018)
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Maren Longbella
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It's grim going.
Posted Nov 08, 2018
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3.5/4
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Bohemian Rhapsody
(2018)
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Ross Raihala
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You'll leave grinning and humming Queen anthems for days to come.
Posted Nov 01, 2018
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1/4
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Suspiria
(2018)
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John Shipley
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We know we're in trouble when the credits describe what we're about to watch as "Six Acts and an Epilogue in a Divided Berlin." Woof.
Posted Nov 01, 2018
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3.5/4
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Halloween
(2018)
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Ross Raihala
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It's clear Gordon and his writing team adore Carpenter's vision and they made wise choices in honoring it.
Posted Oct 18, 2018
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4/4
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A Star Is Born
(2018)
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Ross Raihala
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What ultimately makes "A Star Is Born" such a pleasure is that it works on every level - the direction, the acting, the music, the casting.
Posted Oct 03, 2018
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2.5/4
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Night School
(2018)
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Maren Longbella
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A little more Haddish would have been welcome, thank you very much.
Posted Sep 27, 2018
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2.5/4
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The House With a Clock in Its Walls
(2018)
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Maren Longbella
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If you can get past the fussiness, you'll like it.
Posted Sep 20, 2018
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3.5/4
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The Little Stranger
(2018)
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Maren Longbella
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"The Little Stranger" makes good on its creepy promise. All you need to enjoy it is a little patience.
Posted Aug 30, 2018
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3.5/4
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Crazy Rich Asians
(2018)
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Maren Longbella
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See this movie you must. Maybe you won't fall in love, but you'll for sure want to go steady for a while - at least for the two hours you're in the theater.
Posted Aug 16, 2018
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2/4
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The Spy Who Dumped Me
(2018)
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Maren Longbella
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What "The Spy Who Dumped Me" makes abundantly clear is that the movies do not know what to do with McKinnon's energy and comedic skills.
Posted Aug 02, 2018
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3.5/4
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Mission: Impossible - Fallout
(2018)
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Maren Longbella
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You might want to get your blood pressure checked before you see it.
Posted Jul 26, 2018
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3/4
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Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again
(2018)
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Maren Longbella
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"Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again" proves conclusively that Pierce Brosnan can't sing. Or dance. Which makes him perfect for the original musical and its sequel.
Posted Jul 19, 2018
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3.5/4
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The King
(2017)
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Maren Longbella
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A fascinating look at a fascinating icon.
Posted Jul 12, 2018
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3/4
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Ant-Man and The Wasp
(2018)
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Maren Longbella
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It's like the movie-going equivalent of a beach read.
Posted Jul 03, 2018
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3/4
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Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom
(2018)
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Ross Raihala
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While it's got its faults, "Fallen Kingdom" provides plenty of thrills.
Posted Jun 21, 2018
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3/4
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Tag
(2018)
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Maren Longbella
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The situations in which they find themselves are often crazy hilarious - if you like cartoonish, slapstick violence a la the Three Stooges. Generally, I'm not a fan, but there's a good-natured quality that elevates it all to the level of hijinks.
Posted Jun 14, 2018
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3/4
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Ocean's 8
(2018)
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Maren Longbella
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In a summer of heist movies, this is the fun one to see.
Posted Jun 06, 2018
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2.5/4
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Book Club
(2018)
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Maren Longbella
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It's Keaton and Bergen who carry the film (and to a lesser extent, Mary Steenburgen), and the two of them are funny, charming and believable.
Posted May 17, 2018
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3.5/4
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Solo: A Star Wars Story
(2018)
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Ross Raihala
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It's merely a solidly made, fun adventure in the company of familiar characters.
Posted May 15, 2018
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1.5/4
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Life of the Party
(2018)
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Maren Longbella
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I'm pretty sure you have better things to do.
Posted May 10, 2018
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