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In the Heart of the Sea Review

In the Heart of the Sea Review

Kent December 11, 2015 0

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

Krampus Review

Kent December 4, 2015 0

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

Creed vs Victor Frankenstein vs Brooklyn

Kent November 25, 2015 0

Happy Thanksgiving from Showtime Showdown! There are a ton of movies out to battle for your wallet as you try to escape from your awkward family. Creed I have to admit to something, which

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The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 2 Review

The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 2 Review

Kent November 20, 2015 0

Harry Potter started the flurry of young adult adaptations and held the title for years. Many other would-be franchises tried to continue with the success, but the unfortunate (for us) successor was the Twilight

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Spectre Review

Spectre Review

Kent November 6, 2015 0

James Bond is back for his 24th adventure. He’s faced every secret terrorist and power-hungry mad man and singlehandedly brought them down. Now, he’s going to face one again. The villainous organization, Spectre, is back

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Steve Jobs vs Paranormal Activity: The Ghost Dimension

Steve Jobs vs Paranormal Activity: The Ghost Dimension

Kent October 23, 2015 0

This weekend gives us the second biopic about Steve Jobs in a year. It goes up against the sixth iteration of the Paranormal Activity franchise. One of these movies was screened for critics, one

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Goosebumps vs Crimson Peak

Goosebumps vs Crimson Peak

Kent October 16, 2015 0

It’s a weekend of horrific new releases. This week we are blessed with two terror-laden tales. Goosebumps is heavy on the comedy, while Crimson Peak is heavy on the….well….heaviness. Goosebumps Ah, the ’90s. It

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99 Homes Review

99 Homes Review

Kent October 9, 2015 0

It’s the month of horror flicks. Around this time, we generally see slasher flicks, creature features or movies about demon possessions. Now, it’s time for terror of another sort – Home repossession. 99 Homes

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The Martian vs Sicario

The Martian vs Sicario

Kent October 2, 2015 0

This week has already given us a heart-pounding release with The Walk. Why not add two more great movies to the list? My only problem with the overabundance of good movies at once is

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The Walk Review

The Walk Review

Kent September 30, 2015 0

Welcome back to Showtime Showdown! I missed you. In 2008, the documentary entitled “Man on Wire” detailed the life of frenchman Philippe Petit and showed his passion for walking high-wires across the world. The

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