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‘Pinocchio’ Review: A Remake as Wooden and Lifeless as a Puppet
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‘Pinocchio’ Review: A Remake as Wooden and Lifeless as a Puppet

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Disney stop remaking all your animated classics challenge. “Pinocchio” is the latest live-adaptation of an original animated film by Disney. Directed by Robert Zemeckis, the film follows the little wooden puppet who comes alive after a magical wish. Benjamin Evan Ainsworth voices the titular character, with Tom Hanks as Geppetto and Cynthia Erivo, Giuseppe Battiston,… Continue reading ‘Pinocchio’ Review: A Remake as Wooden and Lifeless as a Puppet

‘The Trial of the Chicago 7’ Is a Timely Courtroom Drama
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‘The Trial of the Chicago 7’ Is a Timely Courtroom Drama

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If people worry about Disney creating every blockbuster film, they better at least get used to Netflix owning every Oscar contender, too. “The Trial of the Chicago 7” tells the tale of the group of protesters who in 1968 were charged with inciting a riot at the Democratic National Convention. The second directorial effort from… Continue reading ‘The Trial of the Chicago 7’ Is a Timely Courtroom Drama

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‘Snowden’ a Well-Acted but Overlong Drama

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Joseph Gordon-Levitt really is one talented dude… “Snowden” is the “based on a true story” bio pic about the whistleblower Edward Snowden, the man who leaked classified info to let the world know the NSA was spying on them through their personal technology. Gordon-Levitt stars as the title character while an ensemble cast including Shailene… Continue reading ‘Snowden’ a Well-Acted but Overlong Drama

Seth Rogen Steals the Show in ‘The Night Before’
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Seth Rogen Steals the Show in ‘The Night Before’

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A Christmas stoner comedy? I guess you could say Seth Rogen and company are taking the term “high holidays” quite literally! [clears throat] OK, on with the review. “The Night Before” stars Seth Rogen, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, and Anthony Mackie as three lifelong friends who have a tradition of going out and getting drunk on Christmas… Continue reading Seth Rogen Steals the Show in ‘The Night Before’