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Terminator: Dark Fate adds humanity to a long-running franchise

Terminator Dark Fate will satisfy Terminator movie fans but also adds a layer of sophistication and dimension to the franchise’s characters.

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The Lighthouse mixes horror and psychology in time for the holidays

The Lighthouse is a spotlights top notch performances by Willem Defoe and Robert Pattinson in this psychological horror film.

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Renee Zellweger stands out as Judy

Judy the biopic of the last year of Judy Garland’s life, moves on the strength…

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Dora the Explorer Makes an Entertaining Entrance onto the Big Screen

Boosted by an excellent performance by Isabella Moner as the title character, “Dora and the Lost City of Gold” is an entertaining mix of “Spy Kids” and Indiana Jones adventure and light comedy movies.

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Spike Lee’s BlacKkKlansman brokers larger discussion on race in America

The knot in my stomach churned up by BlacKkKlansman still gnawed at my insides more…

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Spider-Man: Into the Spider Verse is Genre Busting Fun

Wow. Just Wow. It’s been a long time since I’ve seen an engaging, genre-busting movie,…

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Hotel Artemis Struggles at Check In

Hotel Artemis seems to have everything it needs to be a successful film but manages…

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Review: Del Toro delivers a tour de force with The Shape of Water

Guillermo del Toro delivers a tour de force with The Shape of Water, a film…

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Review: Molly’s Game gets edge from Sorkin touch

Molly’s Game is a just the kind of movie you would expect from Aaron Sorkin,…

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Review: The Post spotlights The Washington Post‘s coming of age

My complete review of The Post is live at the Independent Institute. Advertised as a political…

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