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‘Captive State’ is the Netflix Movie that Netflix Would be Embarrassed to Stream
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‘Captive State’ is the Netflix Movie that Netflix Would be Embarrassed to Stream

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Remember back in 2014 when Netflix was known for its cut-rate made-for-TV movies instead of helming Oscar contenders? Yeah, this film feels like it missed the queue by a few years… “Captive State” takes place on Earth after an alien species has invaded and forced humanity’s surrender, and follows a small faction determined to start… Continue reading ‘Captive State’ is the Netflix Movie that Netflix Would be Embarrassed to Stream

‘Atomic Blonde’ Not as Big a Blast as It Should Be
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‘Atomic Blonde’ Not as Big a Blast as It Should Be

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It’s been a good year for women at the movies, with “Wonder Woman” saving the DC Extended Universe and “Girls Trip” being the best comedy of 2017. We were due for a misstep eventually… “Atomic Blonde” stars Charlize Theron as an MI6 agent who must track down a defecting German with a list of undercover… Continue reading ‘Atomic Blonde’ Not as Big a Blast as It Should Be

‘Kong’ will Bore You Out of Your Skull Island
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‘Kong’ will Bore You Out of Your Skull Island

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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

‘Patriots Day’ a Solid, Respectful Thriller with a Few Stumbles
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‘Patriots Day’ a Solid, Respectful Thriller with a Few Stumbles

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This, “Lone Survivor,” “Deepwater Horizon”… guess Peter Berg and Mark Wahlberg are just going to spend the rest of their careers making films about recent tragedies. “Patriots Day” is about the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing and its subsequent manhunt. Mark Wahlberg, J. K. Simmons, John Goodman, Kevin Bacon and Michelle Monaghan all star as Peter… Continue reading ‘Patriots Day’ a Solid, Respectful Thriller with a Few Stumbles

’10 Cloverfield Lane’ a Tense, Fresh Thriller
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’10 Cloverfield Lane’ a Tense, Fresh Thriller

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Mark this one down as a sequel that is leagues above the original. “10 Cloverfield Lane” is a kinda, sorta, not-really-but-still sequel to 2008’s “Cloverfield,” a found footage movie that is still being debated among people today whether it is brilliant or awful (it’s awful). Instead of being a found footage monster movie, “10 Cloverfield… Continue reading ’10 Cloverfield Lane’ a Tense, Fresh Thriller