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‘Wicked: For Good’ Review: More of a Political Thriller Than a Bubbly Musical (and That’s for the Better)
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‘Wicked: For Good’ Review: More of a Political Thriller Than a Bubbly Musical (and That’s for the Better)

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Looks like I will once again be spearheading the campaign to give the former Nickelodeon child star an Oscar. “Wicked: For Good” is the sequel to last year’s “Wicked,” and serves as the adaptation of the Broadway play’s second act. Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande reprise their roles as the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda… Continue reading ‘Wicked: For Good’ Review: More of a Political Thriller Than a Bubbly Musical (and That’s for the Better)

‘Wicked’ Review: Ariana Grande Casts a Spell in Broadway Adaptation
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‘Wicked’ Review: Ariana Grande Casts a Spell in Broadway Adaptation

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Color me shocked (or rather, green): a Broadway adaptation that wasn’t half bad! “Wicked” is based on the smash hit musical of the same name, and tells the origin story of Glinda the Good Witch (Ariana Grande) and Elphaba, the Wicked Witch of the West (Cynthia Ervio) before the events of “The Wizard of Oz.”… Continue reading ‘Wicked’ Review: Ariana Grande Casts a Spell in Broadway Adaptation

‘Transformers: Rise of the Beasts’ Review: Maybe Bay Was the Problem?
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‘Transformers: Rise of the Beasts’ Review: Maybe Bay Was the Problem?

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Just when I think I’m out, the “Transformers” franchise pulls me back in! “Transformers: Rise of the Beasts” is the seventh installment of the series, and a stand-alone sequel to 2018’s “Bumblebee.” In the film, the Autobots (led by Peter Cullen’s Optimus Prime) must team up with two reluctant humans (Anthony Ramos and Dominique Fishback)… Continue reading ‘Transformers: Rise of the Beasts’ Review: Maybe Bay Was the Problem?

‘Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings’ Review: A Fun, Stylish MCU Entry
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‘Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings’ Review: A Fun, Stylish MCU Entry

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Phase Four of the MCU may not be the best, but so far it is the most consistent. “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings” is the 25th entry of the Marvel Cinematic Universe and stars Simu Liu in the titular role as a young man who is forced to face his past and… Continue reading ‘Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings’ Review: A Fun, Stylish MCU Entry

Awkwafina is Great, ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ is Just OK
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Awkwafina is Great, ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ is Just OK

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I thought Awkwafina was wasted in “Ocean’s 8” but after seeing her steal the show in this I *really* think Awkwafina was wasted in “Ocean’s 8.” “Crazy Rich Asians” is the adaptation of the novel of the same name, and follows an American-born Asian woman (Constance Wu) who travels to Singapore with her boyfriend (Henry… Continue reading Awkwafina is Great, ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ is Just OK

‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2’ One of Marvel’s Weaker Outings
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‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2’ One of Marvel’s Weaker Outings

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We’re nine years into the MCU, and Marvel fatigue is in full effect. “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2” is the sequel to the 2014 surprise hit and features Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana, Dave Bautista, Vin Diesel and Bradley Cooper returning as the misfit titular group. This time around, they must outrun a planet’s army… Continue reading ‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2’ One of Marvel’s Weaker Outings

‘Morgan’ an Uneventful, Recycled Mess
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‘Morgan’ an Uneventful, Recycled Mess

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Between getting stabbed in this and punched in “The Hateful Eight,” it hasn’t been a good year to be Jennifer Jason Leigh’s left eye… “Morgan” stars Kate Mara as a cooperate risk-management consultant who is sent to determine whether or not the company’s artificially-created humanoid (Anya Taylor-Joy) should be terminated after an incident (aforementioned eye-stabbing).… Continue reading ‘Morgan’ an Uneventful, Recycled Mess