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Spiral: Surprisingly Solid Saw Sequel Not For The Squeamish

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3 out of 5 stars (average) The Saw franchise is one of Hollywood’s strangest phenmena.  From 2004-2011, audiences went in droves to see what devious devices the Jigsaw Killer would drop upon morally dubious degenerates.  Ignoring an attempted revamp/continuation with 2017’s Jigsaw, Chris Rock has entered the kill ring with Spiral: From the Book of… Continue Reading

Godzilla Vs Kong: A Monumental Monster Basher

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3.5 out of 5 stars (above average) Note: If you have epilepsy and/or issues with prolonged loud noises, do not see Godzilla Vs Kong. Godzilla Vs Kong knows exactly what it is, what audiences want from it, and gives them just that.  If you enjoyed the human focus in Godzilla, Kong: Skull Island, and Godzilla:… Continue Reading

Zack Snyder’s Justice League: A Flawed, Fun Superhero Epic

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3.5 out of 5 stars (Above Average) Zack Snyder’s Justice League is an extended cut of the largely unmemorable DC team-up film from 2017.  Split into parts, this version restores director Zack Snyder’s original vision and ends the story in stirring fashion.  Zack Snyder’s Justice League is a flawed but surprisingly enjoyable finale that should… Continue Reading

Pixar’s New Fantasy Will Lift Your Soul

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4 out of 5 stars (one of the best of the year) Note: I asked a family friend with young children about Soul, and the results varied.  The youngest (4) got bored and left while the two older (7 and 10) enjoyed the goofy moments, but were stymied by the human drama and somewhat scared… Continue Reading

Run To Hulu’s Suspenseful New Thriller

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3 out of 5 stars (average) Thank you to Brooke Levenstein and Hulu for sending me a screening link for Run.  It is available on Hulu in the US now. I have a soft spot for movies like Run.  Premiering on Hulu in the US, the new suspense-thriller packs plenty of shocks into its briskly-paced… Continue Reading

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