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This image released by Annapurna Pictures shows Christian Bale as Dick Cheney, left, and Amy Adams as Lynne Cheney in a scene from "Vice." (Matt Kennedy/Annapurna Pictures via AP)
Don’t believe the hype when it comes to biopic ‘Vice’
With a deft hand and an earnest attempt to entertain, the Dick Cheney biopic “Vice” ultimately fails to be a movie worth subjecting yourself to. How much do you really want to sit through two … more
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BUMBLEBEE — This image released by Paramount Pictures shows Bumblebee in a scene from “Bumblebee.”
‘Bumblebee’ is a delightful new take on an old favorite
Did somebody say “soft reboot”? Luckily for the aging and much-maligned Transformers movie franchise, their new flick, “Bumblebee”, is actually a rather pleasant little film and could lead to … more
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SHE’S BACK — Jack (lin-Manuel Miranda), Annabel (Pixie Davies), Georgie (Joel Dawson), John (Nathanael Saleh) and Mary Poppins (Emily Blunt) are shown in a scene from Disney’s original musical “Mary Poppins Returns”, a sequel to the 1964 Mary Poppins which takes audiences on an entirely new adventure with the practically perfect nanny and the Banks family.
‘Mary Poppins Returns’ lacks luster, magic of 1964 original
More than 50 years after the beloved original, “Mary Poppins Returns” is a largely forgettable, overly saccharine and utterly unnecessary sequel. It’s all style and little substance. A spoonful … more
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This image released by Warner Bros. Pictures shows Jason Momoa, left, and Amber Heard in a scene from "Aquaman." (Warner Bros. Pictures via AP)
Aquaman is a ‘big, crazy, bombastic superhero movie’
“Aquaman” is pure delightful madness. It’s scale and spectacle is unmatched by any other movie in recent memory. But it’s also weirdly obsessed with reciting all the complicated little … more
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This image released by Sony Pictures Animation shows characters, from left, Peni, voiced by Kimiko Glen, Spider-Gwen, voiced by Hailee Steinfeld, Spider-Ham, voiced by John Mulaney, Miles Morales, voiced by Shameik Moore, Peter Parker, voiced by Jake Johnson, Spider-Man Noir, voiced by Nicolas Cage in a scene from "Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse. (Sony Pictures Animation via AP)
Snazzy, new Spider-Man is dazzling delight
Just when you thought you'd seen enough Spider-Man movies to last a lifetime, they go and do something new and amazing with it. "Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse" is the snazzy new animated movie … more
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This image released by Universal Pictures shows Viggo Mortensen, left, and Mahershala Ali in a scene from "Green Book." On Thursday, Dec. 6, 2018, the film was nominated for a Golden Globe award for best motion picture musical or comedy. The 76th Golden Globe Awards will be held on Sunday, Jan. 6. (Patti Perret/Universal Pictures via AP)
‘Green Book’ is a true delight
A possible Oscar contender, “Green Book” is a heart-warming film about the power of friendship and putting racism in its place. Pretty much everything in the movie is made to be enjoyable, from … more
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This image released by Metro Goldwyn Mayer Pictures / Warner Bros. Pictures shows Michael B. Jordan in a scene from "Creed II." (Barry Wetcher/Metro Goldwyn Mayer Pictures/Warner Bros. Pictures via AP)
'Creed 2' is a knockout
The magic that makes the "Rocky" movies so entertaining is bursting at the seams with the hugely enjoyable "Creed II". The climactic boxing match of "Creed II" — because all these films end in … more
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This image released by Twentieth Century Fox shows Gwilym Lee, from left, Rami Malek and Joe Mazzello in a scene from "Bohemian Rhapsody." (Alex Bailey/Twentieth Century Fox via AP)
Star dazzles in ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’
“Bohemian Rhapsody” is a joyous celebration of all things Freddie Mercury and Queen, but it’s also the sort of musical biopic that alters history and follows familiar cliches in order to make a … more
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‘First Man’ is a complicated movie that soars despite its complexity, serious tone
“Apollo 13” it ain’t. “First Man” is a complicated movie about the life of Neil Armstrong, the first man on the moon. It’s complicated in that it can be a frustrating and depressing movie … more
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A perfect kids’ movie for Halloween season
“The House with a Clock In Its Walls” is the perfect kids’ movie to kick off the Halloween season. It’s a nice blend of serious, silly and spooky, if you want to give your little ones a … more
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‘The Predator’ fails to live up to its storied cinematic past
Like all good movie franchises with an ounce of name recognition, “The Predator” arrived in theaters in an attempt to kick off a new franchise reboot. You’d think movie studios would try harder … more
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‘Eighth Grade’ is honest, endearing cinema
Everyone should see the indie movie “Eighth Grade”, currently playing at the Capitol Cinema. Teenagers should see it for the important life lesson that they’re not alone in this weird time in … more
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