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Read more about the article ‘Rogue One: A Star Wars Story’ is spectacular action tale with great performances, special effects
'Rogue One: A Star Wars Story' is spectacular action tale with great performances, special effects
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‘Rogue One: A Star Wars Story’ is spectacular action tale with great performances, special effects

'Rogue One: A Star Wars Story' is spectacular action tale with great performances, special effects Ever since George Lucas sold the rights to "Star Wars"…

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December 17, 2016
Read more about the article ‘Finding Neverland’ musical actually improves upon the movie it was based on
'Finding Neverland' musical actually improves upon the movie it was based on
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‘Finding Neverland’ musical actually improves upon the movie it was based on

'Finding Neverland' musical actually improves upon the movie it was based on I have often taken issue with movies being adapted into musicals for the…

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December 9, 2016
Read more about the article ‘Manchester by the Sea’ is a haunting movie that is beautifully shot and superbly acted
'Manchester by the Sea' is a haunting movie that is beautifully shot and superbly acted
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‘Manchester by the Sea’ is a haunting movie that is beautifully shot and superbly acted

'Manchester by the Sea' is a haunting movie that is beautifully shot and superbly acted "Manchester by the Sea" is a haunting movie that is…

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December 2, 2016
Read more about the article ‘Arrival’ is high-minded sci-fi and one of the year’s best movies
'Arrival' is high-minded sci-fi and one of the year's best movies
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‘Arrival’ is high-minded sci-fi and one of the year’s best movies

'Arrival' is high-minded sci-fi and one of the year's best movies Science fiction is a versatile genre. Most of the time it is silly, spectacular…

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November 11, 2016
Read more about the article The fun ‘Doctor Strange’ is the most eyeball-popping comic book movie to come along
The fun 'Doctor Strange' is the most eyeball-popping comic book movie to come along
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The fun ‘Doctor Strange’ is the most eyeball-popping comic book movie to come along

The fun 'Doctor Strange' is the most eyeball-popping comic book movie to come along Marvel Studios has never been afraid to let things get a…

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November 4, 2016
Read more about the article ‘Jack Reacher: Never Go Back’ is just a so-so effort
'Jack Reacher: Never Go Back' is just a so-so effort
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‘Jack Reacher: Never Go Back’ is just a so-so effort

'Jack Reacher: Never Go Back' is just a so-so effort There's something old-fashioned about the "Jack Reacher" sequel "Jack Reacher: Never Go Back" and that's…

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October 21, 2016
Read more about the article ‘The Accountant’ has its flaws, but is fun and thrilling
'The Accountant' has its flaws, but is fun and thrilling
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‘The Accountant’ has its flaws, but is fun and thrilling

'The Accountant' has its flaws, but is fun and thrilling Marvel president Kevin Feige has spent the past decade reinventing the blockbuster movie franchise by…

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October 14, 2016
Read more about the article ‘The Birth of a Nation’ is unquestionably the most important movie of the year
'The Birth of a Nation' is unquestionably the most important movie of the year
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‘The Birth of a Nation’ is unquestionably the most important movie of the year

'The Birth of a Nation' is unquestionably the most important movie of the year Occasionally, a movie will come along that has a greater cultural…

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October 7, 2016
Read more about the article ‘Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children’ is a fun creepy thrill ride that is wholly original
'Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children' is a fun creepy thrill ride that is wholly original
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‘Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children’ is a fun creepy thrill ride that is wholly original

'Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children' is a fun creepy thrill ride that is wholly original It's hard to imagine a director better suited to…

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October 5, 2016
Read more about the article ‘Masterminds’ is one of those movies that looks great on paper, but is not
'Masterminds' is one of those movies that looks great on paper, but is not
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‘Masterminds’ is one of those movies that looks great on paper, but is not

'Masterminds' is one of those movies that looks great on paper, but is not A movie's journey to the big screen can be a long…

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October 5, 2016
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