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Godzilla: King of the Monsters Review – A Monster Bore

Jason Gorber — Thu, 30 May 2019 19:00:28 +0000

Godzilla has always been a tale of unintended consequences. The original monster was a parable about the dangers of atomic warfare created in the country where the bomb was dropped. After more than three dozen movies involving the big guy, we’re left with Godzilla: King of the Monsters, a follow-up to Gareth Edward’s 2014 blockbuster...

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Long Shot Review: My Fair Flarsky

Jason Gorber — Mon, 06 May 2019 16:00:19 +0000

Long Shot is a high concept rom-com that stars Seth Rogen and Charlize Theron, who form a highly unlikely couple on screen. While on first look it’s not much more than the fantasy tale of a guy getting a girl way out his league, the film manages to build the confrontations and interactions in ways...

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‘Den of Thieves’ Review: Waste of Time

Philip Brown — Fri, 19 Jan 2018 18:00:41 +0000

‘Den of Thieves’ may not be the worst heist movie ever made, but it sure feels like it at times. The genre should be rooted in great writing, requiring clockwork precision and structure to satisfy. That’s not generally the sort of assignment that should serve as the directorial debut for the screenwriter of ‘London Has...

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‘Ingrid Goes West’ Review: #AwkwardGram

Philip Brown — Fri, 18 Aug 2017 12:00:04 +0000

Every day, social media provides new and exciting opportunities for humiliation. The services have made communication easier and invented all new forms of public shame. It only makes sense that cringe comedies would thrive in this era. If ‘Ingrid Goes West’ isn’t the best to emerge from this culture, it’s at least one of the...

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‘Straight Outta Compton’ Review: Parental Discretion Iz Advised

Philip Brown — Sat, 15 Aug 2015 00:30:37 +0000

The story of N.W.A is so insane, operatic, inspiring and horrifying that it was pretty much guaranteed to be the stuff of stirring cinema someday. Well, that day is here thanks to ‘Straight Outta Compton’, a grand, colorful, 150-minute tale of a few angry kids with big talent. When the movie is at its best...

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