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The Wild Robot Review
Dreamworks needs to quit playing games with my heart. When they’re on, they make the »
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The Ten Worst Movies of 2015
If you’ve ever read my site, or any other movie review site, you can see the thick level of cynicism that engulfs movie reviews. The thing is, none of us (critics/part-time reviewers/bloggers) hate movies.
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2015 End of Year Movie Awards
It’s been a while since I’ve posted a weekly feature here on Showtime Showdown and I’m creating one just in time for the year in review. To see the awards from 2014 or 2013,
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Star Wars: The Force Awakens Review
As I sit here, reflecting on the movie I just saw, I am afraid to write this review. My weariness of the promotional oversaturation is no secret to those who know me. I just
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In the Heart of the Sea Review
I never bothered to read Herman Melville’s classic novel, Moby Dick. I’m 90% sure I read the Cliffs Notes version for a school project. Now, Ron Howard is giving us a movie showing the
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Krampus Review
We’re just two weeks away from the most anticipated movie of the year. Every other film has made way for the release of the 7th Star Wars movie, but there is one movie that
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Creed vs Victor Frankenstein vs Brooklyn
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The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 2 Review
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Spectre Review
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Steve Jobs vs Paranormal Activity: The Ghost Dimension
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Goosebumps vs Crimson Peak
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