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‘Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness’ Review: A Scary, Violent Marvel Movie That Is a Welcome Change
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‘Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness’ Review: A Scary, Violent Marvel Movie That Is a Welcome Change

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For the first time in I don’t know how long, a Marvel movie has a distinct style. “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness” follows Dr. Stephen Strange (Benedict Cumberbatch) as he tries to save reality and a young girl (Xochitl Gomez) from an enemy that threatens to destroy multiple universes. Elizabeth Olsen, Chiwetel Ejiofor,… Continue reading ‘Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness’ Review: A Scary, Violent Marvel Movie That Is a Welcome Change

‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ Review: Fun, Ridiculous, and Surprisingly Emotional
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‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ Review: Fun, Ridiculous, and Surprisingly Emotional

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Little did Sam Raimi know when he started cameras rolling on “Spider-Man” back in 2000 that he would be launching the first film of an accidental 20-year franchise… “Spider-Man: No Way Home” is the third film of the MCU Spider-Man series starring Tom Holland in the titular role. Following the events of “Far From Home,”… Continue reading ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ Review: Fun, Ridiculous, and Surprisingly Emotional

‘1917’ is Why Movie Theaters Exist
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‘1917’ is Why Movie Theaters Exist

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This is Roger Deakins’ world, we’re all just living in it. “1917” tells the story of two young British soldiers in World War I (George MacKay and Dean-Charles Chapman) who must make their way across the German front in order to deliver a message before an ill-fated attack. Mark Strong, Andrew Scott, Richard Madden, Claire… Continue reading ‘1917’ is Why Movie Theaters Exist

‘Avengers: Endgame’ Takes Some Risks that Don’t Pay Off, but There’s Still a Lot to Love
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‘Avengers: Endgame’ Takes Some Risks that Don’t Pay Off, but There’s Still a Lot to Love

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In some ways, this feels like “Star Wars: The Last Jedi” in that this film contains both the highest highs and the lowest lows of the franchise. “Avengers: Endgame” is the follow-up to 2018’s “Infinity War” and is the 22nd film of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, which began 11 years ago with “Iron Man.” The… Continue reading ‘Avengers: Endgame’ Takes Some Risks that Don’t Pay Off, but There’s Still a Lot to Love

‘The Grinch’ is a Simple Retelling, and It Mostly Works
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‘The Grinch’ is a Simple Retelling, and It Mostly Works

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I will go to my grave not understanding the hate for the 2000 Jim Carrey “Grinch” film… “The Grinch” is the third telling of the Dr. Seuss book, following the television special from 1966 and the live-action Carrey film from 2000. It features the voice of Benedict Cumberbatch as the titular green grouch who plans… Continue reading ‘The Grinch’ is a Simple Retelling, and It Mostly Works

Time Will Tell Just How Great ‘Avengers: Infinity War’ Is
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Time Will Tell Just How Great ‘Avengers: Infinity War’ Is

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The universe’s mightiest heroes must come together to stop a space villain from collecting numerous magical items? This film is literally everything “Justice League” tried and failed to be… “Avengers: Infinity War” is the nineteenth installment of the Marvel Cinematic Universe and marks the 10th year since its inception. It unites every hero we have… Continue reading Time Will Tell Just How Great ‘Avengers: Infinity War’ Is