Most of the time, when a movie has no plot or interesting buildup, it’s a smart idea to stay far away from it for your own sanity (unless it’s so bad it’s good). After all, how is it possible to be invested in a movie that gives you no reason to care about it? When […]
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“Denial”: fascinating history meets mediocrity
Seeing a mediocre movie can be a weird experience. You’re never enthralled or invested in it like a great movie, you’re never offended or enraged at it like a terrible movie and you’re never able to ironically enjoy it as much as the so-bad-it’s-good movie. Mediocre movies fade out of your memory after blankly staring […]
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2016 retrospective: ‘Norm of the North’ is worst film of the year so far
Norm of the North is a disaster that will suck the life out of anyone who comes near it.
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‘Midnight Special’ not exactly special
“After I left the theater, I couldn’t help but feel that it had a lot of wasted potential.”
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‘Aloha’: Wandering narrative a waste of potential
Emma Stone as one quarter Hawaiian and one quarter Chinese? Not buying it.
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‘Mad Max: Fury Road’ a breath of fresh air for action blockbusters
It’s like ‘Babe,’ but in a post-apocalyptic wasteland.
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Cinematic romances make last hurrah of season
From “Fifty Shades” to “The Age of Adaline.”
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‘Avengers: Age of Ultron’ delivers for hopeful fans
“Even though it’s only been in theaters a few days, I’ve already managed to see ‘Age of Ultron’ twice.”
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“While We’re Young:” Friendly, funny and tastefully critical
“While We’re Young” captures adulthood struggles in an accessible way.