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‘Expen4bles’ Review: Like Its Stars, It’s Time for This Franchise to Call It Quits

In the age of legacy sequels and seemingly endless franchise installments, I don’t think a fourth film to a series that was last seen in 2014 was high on many folks’ wishlist. “Expendables 4” (or “Expend4bles,” because nothing can ever be simple nowadays) is the fourth installment of the throwback action franchise, and sees Jason… Continue reading ‘Expen4bles’ Review: Like Its Stars, It’s Time for This Franchise to Call It Quits

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‘Aquaman’ Tries to be Fresh and Goofy but Ends Up Sinking into the Abyss

I don’t care what anyone says, Jason Momoa is #NotMyAquaman, that will forever be Vincent Chase from “Entourage.” “Aquaman” is the sixth installment of the DC Extended Universe, and the first solo film for the titular character (we last saw him in last year’s abomination “Justice League”). Jason Momoa reprises his role as Arthur Curry… Continue reading ‘Aquaman’ Tries to be Fresh and Goofy but Ends Up Sinking into the Abyss

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‘Creed II’ Lacks the Punch and Swagger of the First Film

“Creed II” is the follow-up to the 2015 hit “Creed” and the eighth installment of the “Rocky” franchise. It follows Adonis Creed (Michael B. Jordan) as he becomes the World Heavyweight Champion and is challenged by the Ivan Drago, the son of the man who killed his father Apollo Creed in the ring more than… Continue reading ‘Creed II’ Lacks the Punch and Swagger of the First Film