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Why ‘Jules’ Isn’t Really About Aliens
Marc Turtletaub’s “Jules” begins with its focus on Milton, an elderly man played by the always great Ben Kingsley. We…
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‘TMNT Mutant Mayhem’ – Gross, Gloomy Franchise Reboot
Jeff Rowe’s “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem” is the new CGI animated adaptation of the classic Kevin Eastman and…
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‘Insidious: The Red Door’: A Superior Horror Sequel
Patrick Wilson’s “Insidious: The Red Door” is the fifth installment in the franchise, and an accomplished directorial debut for the…
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‘Spanish Prisoner’ Showed Shocking New Side to Steve Martin
David Mamet’s “The Spanish Prisoner” (1998) is the playwright-turned-filmmaker’s most enticing cinematic work. The theme is the disadvantage of being…
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Eddie Murphy Has Big Shoes to Fill in ‘Pink Panther’ Franchise
One of the oldest film franchises has once again been given new life and, as always, the announcement brings both…
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‘Dial of Destiny’ and the Lowering of Indiana Jones’ Expectations
James Mangold’s “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny” is not the hang-up-the-hat-and-whip career capper it wants to be. In…
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‘Shape of Things’ Is Neil LaBute at His Most Confrontational
Neil LaBute’s “The Shape of Things” (2003) was viewed by some as a return to form for the playwright-turned filmmaker.…
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‘Airport’ Franchise Deserved Leslie Nielsen’s Epic Takedown
The “Airport” films were a major staple of commercial 1970s cinema, a popcorn and cotton candy alternative to a decade…
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How ‘Cliffhanger’ Brought Stallone Back from the Comedy Brink
Renny Harlin’s “Cliffhanger” (1993) is bookended by a scene in which its stars are perched atop a summit so high,…
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‘Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines’ – No Cameron, No Problem
Jonathan Mostow’s “Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines” (2003) had the misfortune of being the first new film in the…
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