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Mortal Kombat II: Chaotic, Silly and Somehow Still a Guilty Pleasure

“Mortal Kombat II” is pure torture for film critics. How do you assess a movie…

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What If Spencer Pratt Loses L.A.’s Mayoral Race to Karen Bass?

The Fellas don’t just interview any political candidate. The rising “Ruthless” podcast is selective in…

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Why M.I.A.’s Shocking Cancellation Matters

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Christian Toto3 minutes ago
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Mortal Kombat II: Chaotic, Silly and Somehow Still a Guilty Pleasure

“Mortal Kombat II” is pure torture for film critics. How do you assess a movie that doesn’t play by the…
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Movies

Barry Wurst4 days ago
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Did 1981’s ‘Enter the Ninja’ Help Launch Ninja Craze?

Menahem Golan’s “Enter the Ninja” (1981) has a title sequence where a ninja provides a demonstration, ranging from kicks to…
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Barry Wurst5 days ago
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Is ‘The Christophers’ Ian McKellen’s Career-Best Performance?

Steven Soderbergh’s “The Christophers” showcases one of the best performances Sir Ian McKellen has ever given, which is enough reason…
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Barry Wurst6 days ago
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‘Hokum’ – So Scary You Can’t Keep Quiet in a Theater

Damien McCarthy’s “Hokum” begins with an author named Bauman (Adam Scott) putting the finishing touch on his novel, a nihilistic,…
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Christian Toto1 week ago
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‘Devil Wears Prada 2’ Lets Miranda Off the Hook

It could have been worse. Delayed sequels often suggest desperation, if not creative failure. For every exception like “Top Gun:…
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Barry Wurst1 week ago
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‘Over Your Dead Body’ – Nasty, Desperate but Sporadically Funny

Jorma Taccone’s “Over Your Dead Body” stars Jason Segel and Samara Weaving as an unpleasant couple who try to rekindle…
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Christian TotoMarch 23, 2022
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Meet Jeffy, the YouTube Sensation Who Breaks All the Woke Rules

The original “Crank Yankers” featured Special Ed, a mentally-challenged puppet with the catch phrase, “Yay!” The Comedy Central series, created…
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Christian TotoSeptember 3, 2018
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11 Ways ‘Better Off Dead’ Is a Perfect ‘80s Film

John Cusack reportedly hated his 1985 teen comedy “Better Off Dead” when he first saw the final cut. Years later,…
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HiT Guest ContributorNovember 12, 2025
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‘Elm Trees’ Novel Embraces Christmas Wonder

I still remember the joy and anticipation leading up to Christmas when I was young. Think about being unable to fall asleep on Christmas Eve,…
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