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‘Once Upon a Time in Hollywood’, Quentin Tarantino Made One of the Worst Films of His Career
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‘Once Upon a Time in Hollywood’, Quentin Tarantino Made One of the Worst Films of His Career

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How can so many great Hollywood names make such a mundane product like this? “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood” is the ninth directorial effort from Quentin Tarantino, and stars Leonardo DiCaprio as a former TV cowboy who finds himself in the twilight of his acting career in 1969 Los Angeles. Brad Pitt stars as… Continue reading ‘Once Upon a Time in Hollywood’, Quentin Tarantino Made One of the Worst Films of His Career

Be Prepared: ‘The Lion King’ Is a Circle of Lifelessness
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Be Prepared: ‘The Lion King’ Is a Circle of Lifelessness

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Earlier this year we had “Pet Semetary,” a remake about burying your family pet and having it come back to life ugly and without a soul. Now we have “The Lion King,” which is like what would happen if there was a Movie Semetary that played by the same rules. “The Lion King” is a… Continue reading Be Prepared: ‘The Lion King’ Is a Circle of Lifelessness

‘Spider-Man: Far From Home’ Is the Best Spider-Man Movie in 15 Years
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‘Spider-Man: Far From Home’ Is the Best Spider-Man Movie in 15 Years

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This is “Spider-Man 2” in more ways than one. “Spider-Man: Far From Home” is the sequel to 2017’s “Homecoming” and is the 23rd film of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Tom Holland reprises his role as the titular wall-crawler, as the film follow Peter Parker trying to balance his school trip in Europe with a growing… Continue reading ‘Spider-Man: Far From Home’ Is the Best Spider-Man Movie in 15 Years

I Saw a Film Today, Oh Boy (and That Film was ‘Yesterday’)
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I Saw a Film Today, Oh Boy (and That Film was ‘Yesterday’)

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Well this is as close as we’ve gotten to a Beatles biopic to-date, but with Freddie Mercury and Elton John out of the way I feel we are inching closer and closer each day. “Yesterday” tells the story of a down-on-his-luck musician (Himesh Patel) who, following an accident, is suddenly the only person in the… Continue reading I Saw a Film Today, Oh Boy (and That Film was ‘Yesterday’)

‘Toy Story 4′ is Showing the Series’ Age, but it Still Delivers
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‘Toy Story 4′ is Showing the Series’ Age, but it Still Delivers

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The summer of 2019 has been all about testing the sanctity of my childhood. First “Avengers: Endgame” was made for my kid at heart, then they did a live-action remake of “Aladdin” (with “Lion King” still to come) and now we have a sequel to the assumed-“Toy Story” trilogy. We must proceed with caution. “Toy… Continue reading ‘Toy Story 4′ is Showing the Series’ Age, but it Still Delivers

If I Called This Review ‘Meh in Black’ It Would Still Be Funnier Than Any Joke in ‘MiB: International’
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If I Called This Review ‘Meh in Black’ It Would Still Be Funnier Than Any Joke in ‘MiB: International’

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And the summer of sequalitis duds continues. “Men in Black: International” is the fourth film of the alien-fighting franchise that started with Tommy Lee Jones and Will Smith in 1997. This time around Chris Hemsworth and Tessa Thompson take the reins while F. Gary Gray takes over directing duties from Barry Sonnenfeld. In the film,… Continue reading If I Called This Review ‘Meh in Black’ It Would Still Be Funnier Than Any Joke in ‘MiB: International’

Don’t Believe the Clickbait: ‘Dark Phoenix’ is Not *That* Bad
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Don’t Believe the Clickbait: ‘Dark Phoenix’ is Not *That* Bad

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OK, hear me out. “Dark Phoenix” is the 12th (and ipso facto final) installment of Fox’s “X-Men” series, before its likely reboot by Disney into the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The film follows the X-Men as they confront one of their members who has been exposed to a strange power source during a space mission. James… Continue reading Don’t Believe the Clickbait: ‘Dark Phoenix’ is Not *That* Bad

‘Rocketman’ May Not Soar, but It’s a Solid Trip
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‘Rocketman’ May Not Soar, but It’s a Solid Trip

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I’m just over here waiting for my Beatles biopic, don’t mind me… “Rocketman” is the telling of Sir Elton John’s career, from his days as a piano prodigy through his highs and lows as one of the world’s most famous musicians. Taron Egerton stars as John with Jamie Bell as his musical partner Bernie Taupin,… Continue reading ‘Rocketman’ May Not Soar, but It’s a Solid Trip

‘Booksmart’ is the Best Comedy in Over a Year
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‘Booksmart’ is the Best Comedy in Over a Year

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Look, I know this looks like an easily-dismissible female “Superbad” but just hear me out. “Booksmart” is the directorial debut of Olivia Wilde and follows two goody two-shoes students (Kaitlyn Dever and Beanie Feldstein) who set out to party the night before their graduation after realizing they wasted their high school careers. Jessica Williams, Will… Continue reading ‘Booksmart’ is the Best Comedy in Over a Year

‘Aladdin’ Hits Enough Magical and Musical Beats to Charm You Over
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‘Aladdin’ Hits Enough Magical and Musical Beats to Charm You Over

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It took a few of these, but we have finally made it to a “Disney remakes one of their animated classics as live-action” for a film that I actually loved as a kid. We must proceed with caution. “Aladdin” is the latest of the live-action Disney remakes, retelling the 1992 film, as well as the… Continue reading ‘Aladdin’ Hits Enough Magical and Musical Beats to Charm You Over