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‘Fast X’ Review: It’s Loud and It’s Dumb, But I Had Fun!

Just when I thought I was out… they pull me back in! “Fast X” is the tenth main installment of the “Fast & Furious” franchise, and follows Dom Torreto (Vin Diesel) and his crew going on the run after being framed for a terrorist attack (organized by Jason Momoa). Michelle Rodriguez, Tyrese Gibson, Ludacris, John… Continue reading ‘Fast X’ Review: It’s Loud and It’s Dumb, But I Had Fun!

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

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

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I’ll Eat Crow and Say It: ‘Captain Marvel’ was Fun and I was Wrong

Ok. I’m a big enough man to admit when I’m wrong. And I may have just been wrong. “Captain Marvel” is the 21st installment of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and the first film to feature Brie Larson as the titular hero. Samuel L. Jackson also stars as a younger version of his Nick Fury character… Continue reading I’ll Eat Crow and Say It: ‘Captain Marvel’ was Fun and I was Wrong

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‘Kong’ will Bore You Out of Your Skull Island

Say what you will about Peter Jackson’s 2005 King Kong film, but it’s Citizen Kane compared to this. “Kong: Skull Island” is a reboot of the character and the second installment of Legendary’s “MonsterVerse” following 2014’s “Godzilla.” Instead of being set in the 1920s and featuring Kong going on a New York City rampage, this… Continue reading ‘Kong’ will Bore You Out of Your Skull Island