December 25, 2012 – Mat's Entertainment

‘Parental Guidance’: Strike up the bland

‘Parental Guidance’: Strike up the bland This film takes the simple premise of "grandparents just don't understand" and runs with it all the way through…

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December 25, 2012

Casting, songs puts ‘Les Miserables’ among classic musicals

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Casting, songs puts ‘Les Miserables’ among classic musicals

Casting, songs puts ‘Les Miserables’ among classic musicals Either you are in or you are out when it comes to musicals. Freely entering a world…

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December 25, 2012

Tarantino gives viewers violent, daring ride through old South

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Tarantino gives viewers violent, daring ride through old South

Tarantino gives viewers violent, daring ride through old South When he is on top of his game, no one is better than Quentin Tarantino at…

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December 25, 2012

‘The Lion King’ still feels the love
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Downton Abbey ushers in ‘A New Era’
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A strange trip into the ‘Multiverse of Madness’
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Dr. Strange occupies probably the craziest corner of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. He’s a sorcerer who flies thanks to a magic cloak and on the …Read More »
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Don’t throw away your shot to see ‘Hamilton’
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You can’t stop ‘Hairspray’
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“Hairspray” is one of those musicals that has gotten better with age. It debuted on Broadway 20 years ago and is one of the few …Read More »
‘Morbius’ kinda sucks
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It’s tough to argue with the success of Marvel Studios, who spent the past decade dominating the box office. But even more than the financial …Read More »
‘The Isssue With Elvis’ has a heart as big as its’ budget is small
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I’ve got a soft spot in my heart for micro-budget movies. These clear labors of love are typically much more admirable for their dedication to …Read More »