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‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice’ Review: A Very Busy Sequel That’s Really Only for the Fans
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‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice’ Review: A Very Busy Sequel That’s Really Only for the Fans

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Sometimes, things are better left off dead. “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” is the sequel to the 1988 film of the (almost) same name, and features Michael Keaton reprising his role as the tituar demon. In the film, a now-grown Lydia Deetz (Winona Ryder) enlists the help of Betelgeuse to save her daughter (Jenna Ortega) from the Afterlife. Catherine O’Hara… Continue reading ‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice’ Review: A Very Busy Sequel That’s Really Only for the Fans

‘Reagan’ Review: A Basic, but Adoring, Look at the 40th President
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‘Reagan’ Review: A Basic, but Adoring, Look at the 40th President

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Third time must be the charm for Dennis Quaid when it comes to portraying American presidents, after playing Bill Clinton (“The Special Relationship”) and a satirical take on George W. Bush in “American Dreamz,” he now portrays the titular Ronald Reagan. “Reagan” stars Dennis Quaid as the 40th President of the United States, and follows… Continue reading ‘Reagan’ Review: A Basic, but Adoring, Look at the 40th President

‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ Review: A Fun, Irrelevant Trip Down Marvel Memory Lane
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‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ Review: A Fun, Irrelevant Trip Down Marvel Memory Lane

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I don’t know about “The Godfather,” “X-Men,” and “Shrek,” but turns out with “Deadpool” the third time is in fact the charm. “Deadpool & Wolverine” is the third film of the “Deadpool” series, and features Ryan Reynolds reprising his role as the Merc with the Mouth while Hugh Jackman picks up his claws once more… Continue reading ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ Review: A Fun, Irrelevant Trip Down Marvel Memory Lane

‘Twisters’ Review: A Monster Movie Without the Monsters
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‘Twisters’ Review: A Monster Movie Without the Monsters

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Sometimes you just have to go back to the basics. “Twisters” is the standalone sequel to the 1996 film that starred Bill Paxton and Helen Hunt. This time around, the plot follows a group of storm chasers (Daisy Edgar-Jones, Glen Powell, Anthony Ramos, Brandon Perea, and Sasha Lane) who try and use experimental means to… Continue reading ‘Twisters’ Review: A Monster Movie Without the Monsters

‘Fly Me to the Moon’ Review: An Uneven Blend of Drama, Comedy, and Romance
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‘Fly Me to the Moon’ Review: An Uneven Blend of Drama, Comedy, and Romance

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Everything about this movie, from the trailer, to the poster, to the product itself, this feels like one of those “fake movies” characters would watch inside a real film. “Fly Me to the Moon” tells the story about NASA’s plan to sell the 1969 Apollo 11 mission to the American people, and the subsequent filming… Continue reading ‘Fly Me to the Moon’ Review: An Uneven Blend of Drama, Comedy, and Romance

‘The Watchers’ Review: Feel Free Not to Watch This Familar Horror Film
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‘The Watchers’ Review: Feel Free Not to Watch This Familar Horror Film

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If you’re going to do diet M. Night Shyamalan, at least copy “The Sixth Sense” and not “Lady in the Water…” “The Watchers” is the directorial debut of Ishana Night Shyamalan, the daughter of director M. Night. In the film, a young woman (Dakota Fanning) gets lost in the woods and stumbles across a mysterious… Continue reading ‘The Watchers’ Review: Feel Free Not to Watch This Familar Horror Film

‘Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga’ Review: Loud, Long, But Still Slightly Epic
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‘Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga’ Review: Loud, Long, But Still Slightly Epic

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Looks like George Miller really took all the “the plot is kind of thin” talk about “Mad Max: Fury Road” to heart and decided to triple down. “Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga” is the prequel to “Fury Road” and follows the origins of Furiosa (Anya Taylor-Joy), who is kidnapped from her homeland by a warlord… Continue reading ‘Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga’ Review: Loud, Long, But Still Slightly Epic

‘IF’ Review: A Cute and Charming Family Throwback
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‘IF’ Review: A Cute and Charming Family Throwback

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Saying a film feels like it could’ve come out 15 years ago can either be a compliment or insult; here, it’s the former. “IF” follows a young girl (Cailey Fleming) who, with the help of her neighbor (Ryan Reynolds), sets out to reunite a group of imaginary friends (led by the voices of Phoebe Waller-Bridge,… Continue reading ‘IF’ Review: A Cute and Charming Family Throwback

‘The Last Stop in Yuma County’ Review: A Brisk Coens/Tarantino Homage
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‘The Last Stop in Yuma County’ Review: A Brisk Coens/Tarantino Homage

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Sometimes it’s ok to wear your inspirations on your sleeve. “The Last Stop in Yuma County” follows a group of strangers (Jim Cummings, Jocelin Donahue, Richard Brake, Faizon Love, and Michael Abbott Jr.) who get stranded at a remote Nevada diner, and tensions begin to rise as not all of them have innocent intent. Francis… Continue reading ‘The Last Stop in Yuma County’ Review: A Brisk Coens/Tarantino Homage

‘The Fall Guy’ Review: Despite Big Stars and Bigger Stunts, Things Here Fall Flat
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‘The Fall Guy’ Review: Despite Big Stars and Bigger Stunts, Things Here Fall Flat

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Sometimes having hot actors and a $130 million budget isn’t enough… “The Fall Guy” follows a career stuntman (Ryan Gosling) who sets out to locate the missing star of the movie he is shooting, which is being directed by his ex-girlfriend (Emily Blunt). Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Winston Duke, Hannah Waddingham, Teresa Palmer, and Stephanie Hsu also star, as… Continue reading ‘The Fall Guy’ Review: Despite Big Stars and Bigger Stunts, Things Here Fall Flat