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‘Sonic’ a mildly enjoyable spin around the block
After a slight delay to tweak the visual effects, the adaptation of the wildly popular Sega game “Sonic…
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‘Birds of Prey’ an insanely fun spin-off
One of the best things about “Suicide Squad” was Margot Robbie’s playful bad girl Harley Quinn. Now Quinn…
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Oscars won’t feature many surprises
One of the quickest awards seasons ever will come to a close Sunday with the Academy Awards. The…
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Cast can’t save uneven ‘Like a Boss’
All the talent in the world means nothing if the material is average at very best. That is…
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‘1917’ a stunning technical achievement
There have been plenty of films about war, but few are as immersive as “1917.” The latest from…
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‘Boyhood,’ ‘Eighth Grade’ among the best films of the decade
It was an interesting 10 years at the movies. The decade saw the full-blown rise of the Marvel…
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Return trip to ‘Jumanji’ worth your time
It’s back to Jumanji with the aptly titled “Jumanji: The Next Level” – the follow-up to the highly…
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Ruffalo shines in courtroom thriller ‘Dark Waters’
“Dark Waters,” the ripped-from-the-headlines courtroom thriller from director Todd Haynes, is an eye-opening – albeit one-sided – experience.…
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Don’t sleep on ‘Doctor Sleep’
It’s hard to follow a masterpiece like “The Shining,” but “Doctor Sleep” manages to be a worthy sequel…
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‘Last Christmas’ an oddball holiday confection
“Last Christmas” may well be the strangest holiday-themed romantic comedy in memory. Co-written by Emma Thompson along with…
