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Despite Having the Words ‘American’ and ‘Assassin’ in its Title, ‘American Assassin’ is Pretty Bland
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Despite Having the Words ‘American’ and ‘Assassin’ in its Title, ‘American Assassin’ is Pretty Bland

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I love Michael Keaton as much as the next guy, but he deserves way better than this… “American Assassin” is based on the novel of the same name by Vince Flynn and stars Dylan O’Brien as a young CIA recruit who has to work with a Cold War veteran (Keaton) in order to stop the… Continue reading Despite Having the Words ‘American’ and ‘Assassin’ in its Title, ‘American Assassin’ is Pretty Bland

‘Home Again’ a Watchable Rom-Com
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‘Home Again’ a Watchable Rom-Com

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Women have tried so hard to break bad this year at the movies (“Rough Night,” “Girls Trip,” “Snatched”) that it is somewhat surprising to see them break good. “Home Again” is the directorial debut for Hallie Meyers-Shyer, the daughter of filmmakers Nancy Meyers (who produces here) and Charles Shyer. It stars Reese Witherspoon as a… Continue reading ‘Home Again’ a Watchable Rom-Com

‘It’ is Inconsistent, but You Should See it Anyways
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‘It’ is Inconsistent, but You Should See it Anyways

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No matter how this thing turned out, the bar to be the best Stephen King adaptation of 2017 was set very low by “The Dark Tower” last month. “It” is based on the 1986 novel of the same name by Stephen King, and is the second reincarnation of the book after the 1990 miniseries. The… Continue reading ‘It’ is Inconsistent, but You Should See it Anyways

With Any Luck, You’ll Skip ‘Logan Lucky’
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With Any Luck, You’ll Skip ‘Logan Lucky’

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You know those movies you’re sure are fine but you just don’t care for them regardless? That’s this. “Logan Lucky” is director Steven Soderbergh’s return to cinema following a four-year “retirement.” It follows three West Virginia siblings (Channing Tatum, Adam Driver and Riley Keough) who partner with a career criminal (Daniel Craig) in order to… Continue reading With Any Luck, You’ll Skip ‘Logan Lucky’

‘Wind River’ is as Chilling as its Frozen Setting
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‘Wind River’ is as Chilling as its Frozen Setting

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It’s hard to be a writer and be a name people instantly recognize, but alongside Aaron Sorkin I think Taylor Sheridan is well on his way to doing just that. “Wind River” follows an FBI agent (Elizabeth Olsen) who is called in to investigate a possible murder on the Wind River Indian Reservation in Wyoming… Continue reading ‘Wind River’ is as Chilling as its Frozen Setting

Clichéd and Overlong, There is Still Fun to be Had with ‘The Hitman’s Bodyguard’
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Clichéd and Overlong, There is Still Fun to be Had with ‘The Hitman’s Bodyguard’

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Ryan Reynolds and Samuel L. Jackson sharing the screen here is probably as close as we’ll ever get to seeing Deadpool join Nick Fury in the Marvel Cinematic Universe… “The Hitman’s Bodyguard” follows a bodyguard (Reynolds) who must escort an assassin (Jackson) to the International Court of Justice in order to have him testify against… Continue reading Clichéd and Overlong, There is Still Fun to be Had with ‘The Hitman’s Bodyguard’

‘Annabelle: Creation’ is Too Familiar to be Scary
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‘Annabelle: Creation’ is Too Familiar to be Scary

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2017 has been such a strong year for women at the movies, but between this and “Atomic Blonde” we have suffered a late summer recent set-back. “Annabelle: Creation” is the prequel to the prequel to “The Conjuring” and depicts the origins of the possessed Annabelle doll. The film stars Stephanie Sigman, Talitha Bateman, Anthony LaPaglia… Continue reading ‘Annabelle: Creation’ is Too Familiar to be Scary

The Intense and Frustrating ‘Detroit’ is One of 2017’s Best
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The Intense and Frustrating ‘Detroit’ is One of 2017’s Best

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Every year or two the Academy Awards tends to give a Best Picture nod to a film released in August (“The Help” and “Hell or High Water” to name two); let’s hope that trend continues. “Detroit” is based on the Algiers Motel incident during Detroit’s 12th Street Riot in 1967, where a half dozen black… Continue reading The Intense and Frustrating ‘Detroit’ is One of 2017’s Best

Charming Cast Elevates ‘Landline’ Past Its Familiar Flaws
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Charming Cast Elevates ‘Landline’ Past Its Familiar Flaws

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Oh my god, I love Jenny Slate so much. “Landline” is the sophomore film for writer-director Gillian Robespierre following “Obvious Child.” The film follows two sisters (Jenny Slate and Abby Quinn) who thing their dad is having an affair in 1995 New York City. Edie Falco, John Turturro, Jay Duplass and Finn Wittrock also star.… Continue reading Charming Cast Elevates ‘Landline’ Past Its Familiar Flaws

Words Cannot Describe ‘The Emoji Movie’
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Words Cannot Describe ‘The Emoji Movie’

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As much as I would love to just make this whole review the “pudding” emoji, I have a little more creativity and dedication than the people who made this film (I’m using the word “film” in the loosest sense possible). “The Emoji Movie” (God help us) is based on the texting ideograms of the same… Continue reading Words Cannot Describe ‘The Emoji Movie’