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The Visit Review
Horror films work best when they take something innocent and make it ghoulish and unsettling. The Nightmare on Elm Street ruined dreams. Jaws ruined swimming (in any body of water). The Ring ruined VHS
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No Escape Review
Owen Wilson and Lake Bell star in every parent’s worst nightmare in No Escape. As the flick opens, Jack Dwyer (Owen Wilson) is headed to Southeast Asia to start his new job and bring his family
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American Ultra Review
I want you to close your eyes and imagine Jason Bourne. In those movies, you have Matt Damon as a government operative who is suffering from an extreme case of amnesia. He is constantly
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The Man from UNCLE vs Straight Outta Compton
It’s the ’60s vs the ’90s this week in the new release battle. Guy Ritchie brings his vision of The Man from U.N.C.L.E. to the big screen. Going up against it is the story
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Fantastic Four vs The Gift
I’m officially saying that Mission Impossible Rogue Nation was the end of the summer movie season. It was a sensational cap to a blockbuster season that doesn’t deserve much praise. That said, this weekend
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Mission: Impossible Rogue Nation Review
Tom Cruise is back in the franchise that cannot be killed. John Woo tried with M:I2, but even he couldn’t eliminate Ethan Hunt. At this point in the series, why would you want it to
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Pixels vs Southpaw
This weekend’s biggest releases couldn’t be more different. With Pixels, Adam Sandler is back to continue his tirade on the art of cinema. He goes up against Jake Gyllenhaal in the boxing drama, Southpaw. Pixels
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Ant-Man vs Trainwreck
This is a big weekend as Marvel has the chance to kick off phase three of it’s neverending cinematic universe. It goes against Judd Apatow’s collaboration with this year’s It girl, Amy Schumer, in
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Terminator Genisys Review
“Old, not obsolete” is an oft-repeated one-liner throughout Terminator Genisys. While it’s meant to poke fun at the oddly-aging T-800, it actually represents the franchise as it currently stands. If you’re familiar with the
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Me and Earl and the Dying Girl Review
The title – Me and Earl and the Dying Girl screams indie movie. However, you shouldn’t let that turn you off. This Sundance critic and audience award winner provides some of the best cinematic
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