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‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3’ Review: Weird, Amusing, and a Bit Too Long, aka a Classic Marvel
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‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3’ Review: Weird, Amusing, and a Bit Too Long, aka a Classic Marvel

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I’m still not totally sure we’ll ever get back to the MCU as we once knew and loved it, though this isn’t a bad place to start. “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3” is the 32nd film of the Marvel Cinematic Universe and the final installment of the titular trilogy. James Gunn returns to write… Continue reading ‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3’ Review: Weird, Amusing, and a Bit Too Long, aka a Classic Marvel

‘Creed III’ Review: ‘Rocky’ Franchise Still Packs a Punch
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‘Creed III’ Review: ‘Rocky’ Franchise Still Packs a Punch

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Hollywood is quickly becoming Jonathan Majors’ world, and we’re just living in it. “Creed III” is the ninth installment of the famed “Rocky” franchise, and features Michael B. Jordan returning to the titular role of Adonis Creed, the son of Apollo. In the film, Creed, now retired from boxing, must deal with the sins of… Continue reading ‘Creed III’ Review: ‘Rocky’ Franchise Still Packs a Punch

‘The Suicide Squad’ Review: A Self-Aware (and Self-Congratulatory) Sequel
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‘The Suicide Squad’ Review: A Self-Aware (and Self-Congratulatory) Sequel

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In the history of low cinematic bars to clear, this has to be at the bottom of the barrel; just be better than what is considered one of the worst superhero films ever made. “The Suicide Squad” is a standalone sequel to the 2016 film of the (almost) same name, and features the titular team… Continue reading ‘The Suicide Squad’ Review: A Self-Aware (and Self-Congratulatory) Sequel

‘Creed II’ Lacks the Punch and Swagger of the First Film
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‘Creed II’ Lacks the Punch and Swagger of the First Film

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“Creed II” is the follow-up to the 2015 hit “Creed” and the eighth installment of the “Rocky” franchise. It follows Adonis Creed (Michael B. Jordan) as he becomes the World Heavyweight Champion and is challenged by the Ivan Drago, the son of the man who killed his father Apollo Creed in the ring more than… Continue reading ‘Creed II’ Lacks the Punch and Swagger of the First Film

‘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

Emotionally Powerful ‘Creed’ One of Year’s Best
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Emotionally Powerful ‘Creed’ One of Year’s Best

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It’s OK, Michael B. Jordan. All is forgiven for “Fantastic Four.” “Creed” is the seventh installment in the “Rocky” franchise and the first since 2006’s “Rocky Balboa.” The film follows Apollo Creed’s illegitimate son (Jordan) as he attempts to come out of the shadow his father left behind. In order to be taken seriously as… Continue reading Emotionally Powerful ‘Creed’ One of Year’s Best