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Yesterday
Among the talking pets, superheroes, car chases, scary dolls, and stomping monsters of the summer movie season, there is a sweet little film now playing in theaters called “Yesterday”. The film is a fantasy/musical/comedy/romance, and stars Himesh Patel as Jack Malik, a teacher who aspires to be a singer-songwriter. He is supported in his efforts […]
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Murder Mystery
I’ll admit I have never been a fan of Adam Sandler. To me most of his “comedies” are childish and his voice and mannerism are ingratiating. Was that too harsh? Not really, after all celebrities open themselves up for criticism by being in the public eye, so Adam is fair game. On the other hand, […]
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The Secret Life of Pets 2
I have always loved animated movies that entertain kids but are clever enough for adults to enjoy. Such is the case with “The Secret Life of Pets”, a computer-animated film that hit theaters in 2016. The film revealed to movie fans what could happen when owners leave they pets home alone. Party time! The film […]
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Justice League vs. The Fatal Five
It’s time for me to geek out this week. Warner Brothers Animation has released a new DC Comics animated film featuring the Justice League, and I couldn’t be more happy as these films are very popular with not old kids but adults as well. The latest effort is “Justice League vs. The Fatal Five”, so […]
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Godzilla
Godzilla was first introduced to film fans in 1954 by Toho Studios of Japan and has been stomping on cities and fighting monsters ever since. The iconic movie monster has been in countless films over the years, and was featured in an American adaptation in 1998. However, in the ’90’s film Godzillahad a very different look appearing […]
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Aladdin
Monkeys and tigers and genies oh my! The new live-action version of the 1992 classic Disney animated movie “Aladdin” is currently playing in theaters, and continues the studio’s new tradition of turning their animated movies into live-action flicks. Both films are based on the Middle Eastern folktale from “One Thousand and One Nights.” The film […]
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Summer Blockbusters
Several weeks ago I recommended some hot movies for Spring, but now that Summer is upon us, it’s time to list my 10 must-see movies for June, July and August. It’s always fun to escape the summer heat in a dark and cool theater to catch the latest blockbusters. I have listed these movies in […]
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See You Yesterday
The new Spike Lee produced and Stefon Bristol directed film “See You Yesterday” recently debuted on Netflix, and I must say the film has a unique ending, but more on that later. “See You Yesterday” is a sci-fi film that introduces us to the world of a science prodigy, C.J. Walker (Eden Duncan-Smith), who, along […]
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The Last Summer
Archie (K.J. Apa) from the television series “Riverdale” stars in the new Netflix film “The Last Summer”, which chronicles the lives of several high school seniors in Chicago as they enjoy the last summer before entering college. The film provides Apa the opportunity to leave the dark tone of Riverdale behind and enjoy brighter moments […]
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Avengers: Endgame
This week it’s time for me to discuss the behemoth that is “Avengers: Endgame”. I’m sure by the time this is published the film will have made 2 trillion dollars, and it should come as no surprise as this is the culmination of Marvel Studio film series that began with the 2008 film “Iron Man”. […]
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Gotham
When the Fox Network announced they would be producing a show called “Gotham”, set in Batman’s city, I was thrilled, as any fan of the Caped Crusader would be. However, I was not so thrilled when I found out the show would NOT feature Batman, but would follow the rise of Detective Jim Gordon (Ben […]
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The Highwaymen
The fascinating new Netflix film “The Highwaymen” follows the story of Frank Hamer (Kevin Costner) and Maney Gault (Woody Harrelson), the two former Texas Rangers who track down and eventual apprehend Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow, the two notorious criminals who robbed banks and stores in in 1930’s. The duo were also responsible for […]
