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‘The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run’ Review: A Zany, Colorful Trip That Should Amuse All Intended Parties

The past year has been full of a lot of upsetting things, so it’s good to see a film that looked rough turn out not only good, but respectful of a series that is important to me. “The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run” is the third feature film about the titular undersea sponge, and… Continue reading ‘The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run’ Review: A Zany, Colorful Trip That Should Amuse All Intended Parties

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‘Bill & Ted Face the Music’ Is a Welcome Return

A most excellent sequel, indeed! “Bill & Ted Face the Music” is the longtime coming threequel to the original “Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure” from 1989. Alex Winter and Keanu Reeves reprise their titular roles, as the duo must write a song to save the universe and reality as we know it. Kristen Schaal, Samara… Continue reading ‘Bill & Ted Face the Music’ Is a Welcome Return

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‘Toy Story 4′ is Showing the Series’ Age, but it Still Delivers

The summer of 2019 has been all about testing the sanctity of my childhood. First “Avengers: Endgame” was made for my kid at heart, then they did a live-action remake of “Aladdin” (with “Lion King” still to come) and now we have a sequel to the assumed-“Toy Story” trilogy. We must proceed with caution. “Toy… Continue reading ‘Toy Story 4′ is Showing the Series’ Age, but it Still Delivers

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‘John Wick: Chapter 2’ Shoots Itself in the Foot

It’s a lot to ask lightning to strike in the same bottle twice… “John Wick: Chapter 2” is the sequel to the 2014 surprise-hit-turned-cult-classic “John Wick” and features Keanu Reeves returning to the titular role of a hitman who just can’t seem to stay retired. Common, Laurence Fishburne, Riccardo Scamarcio, Ruby Rose, John Leguizamo and… Continue reading ‘John Wick: Chapter 2’ Shoots Itself in the Foot