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In-depth film reviews, rated A through F, from someone who definitely thinks he knows more about movies than you.

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Out in Theaters: ‘SUICIDE SQUAD’

Out in Theaters: ‘SUICIDE SQUAD’

DC Entertainment has chosen to follow Marvel's footsteps as a recipe for corporate success, but if Batman V Superman and now, unfortunately, 'Suicide Squad' are any indication of their dedication to…

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Out in Theaters: ‘JASON BOURNE’

Out in Theaters: ‘JASON BOURNE’

'Jason Bourne' offers Matt Damon a chance to step back into what has become his signature role but provides little reason for his return. The plot is head-scratchingly familiar but…

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Out in Theaters: ‘NERVE’

Out in Theaters: ‘NERVE’

‘Nerve’ proves adequately thrilling if overly simplified escapism that doubles as an able showcase for Emma Roberts and Dave Franco's budding movie star prowess. Its parallels to modern connectivity-obsessed culture…

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Out in Theaters: ‘CAFE SOCIETY’

Out in Theaters: ‘CAFE SOCIETY’

Not without its charm, Woody Allen’s ‘Café Society’ has huge appeal in Kristen Stewart and Jesse Eisenberg’s lively performances but the laughs dry up early and make way for a…

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Out in Theaters: ‘STAR TREK BEYOND’

Out in Theaters: ‘STAR TREK BEYOND’

'Star Trek Beyond' is featherweight science fiction fare content not using its noggin that is as hectic as it is - to quote the time-honored Spock - illogical. Marginally better…

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Out in Theaters: ‘LIGHTS OUT’

Out in Theaters: ‘LIGHTS OUT’

Stuffed with horror movie bromides, 'Lights Out' haunts an interesting concept with a conventional script. Maria Bello shines as a conflicted maternal figure but David F. Sandberg’s debut feature can’t…

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Out in Theaters: ‘THE INFILTRATOR’

Out in Theaters: ‘THE INFILTRATOR’

Suffering a straight-forward and busy script, Brad Furman’s 'The Infiltrator' may not deliver the highs crime-drama junkies crave but nonetheless offers compelling performances from Bryan Cranston and John Leguizamo.

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Out in Theaters: ‘THE BFG’

Out in Theaters: ‘THE BFG’

Regardless of The BFG’s big-heart, handful of winning performances and across-the-board impressive technical marksmanship, the grueling, threadbare nature of its story marks it as one of Spielberg’s least inspired and…

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Out in Theaters: ‘THE NEON DEMON’

Out in Theaters: ‘THE NEON DEMON’

Like the hackneyed runway model, 'The Neon Demon' is all external flash, little internal substance. For the most part. Aggravatingly vacuous but undeniably seductive, Nicholas Winding Refn’s hostile takedown of…

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Out in Theaters: ‘POPSTAR: NEVER STOP NEVER STOPPING’

Out in Theaters: ‘POPSTAR: NEVER STOP NEVER STOPPING’

The Lonely Island find comedy excellence in  ‘Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping’’s sardonic song parodies but the trip from one performance to the next has an unfortunate tendency to flatline…