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‘Sicario: Day of the Soldado’ explores impact of violence, corruption

James Preston Poole July 3, 2018

Benicio del Toro finally has a franchise to call his own. Unlikely as it may seem, the highly acclaimed 2015 thriller “Sicario” has spawned a sequel, focused this time around on del Toro’s...

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Sports comedy ‘Uncle Drew’ is far from slam dunk

James Preston Poole June 29, 2018

When there isn’t enough material in books and comics left to adapt, where does Hollywood turn? Web series, apparently. Yes, “Uncle Drew,” the new film from “Drumline” director...

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Stylish ‘Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom’ saves franchise from extinction

James Preston Poole June 26, 2018

When “Jurassic World” hit theaters, it left a portion of the audience feeling underwhelmed. As nice as it was to return to Isla Nublar, many felt writer-director Colin Trevorrow played it safe...

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Pixar’s latest flick is ‘super’

James Preston Poole June 19, 2018

Fourteen years after writer-director Brad Bird’s smash animated hit “The Incredibles” hit theaters, audiences are finally getting a sequel. Unlike the underwhelming “Finding Dory,”...

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All-woman heist caper ‘Ocean’s 8’ will steal your heart

James Preston Poole June 17, 2018

A cast entirely made up of A-list actresses, a heist and a dash of humor — what’s not to love? “Ocean’s 8,” the latest installment of the “Ocean’s” franchise,...

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‘First Reformed’ is masterpiece of biblical proportions

James Preston Poole June 13, 2018

Paul Schrader is no stranger to darkness. The prolific writer-director has more than 40 years of experience exploring the uncomfortable side of humanity, most notably in his screenplay for Martin Scorsese's...

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Outstanding start can’t save ‘Hereditary’ from messy plotting

James Preston Poole June 11, 2018

Every year, a new horror film is proclaimed a classic, and this year, it’s “Hereditary.” The debut feature from writer-director Ari Aster arrives in theaters with quite the pedigree....

Charlize Theron fully delivers with great performance, sullied by a flawed script, in parental drama ‘Tully’

Justin Jones May 4, 2018

Jason Reitman’s “Tully” is, first and foremost, a warning not to have children. That’s not quite the intent of the film, and parents will surely find a relatable story about the...

‘Bobby Kennedy for President’ is surprisingly thoughtful take on complex figure

James Preston Poole May 3, 2018

The docuseries has been a dependable source of quality content on Netflix for quite some time, and the streaming service’s latest addition is no exception. “Bobby Kennedy for President,”...

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Summer movies to hit you with those good times feels

Noelle Henry May 2, 2018

Finals season is probably one of the toughest things to go through as a student, so it doesn’t hurt to have a little light at the end to pull you through. In between your study sessions, check...

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‘Candy Jar’ is a sweet treat during sour times

Brooke Sjoberg May 1, 2018

Ben Shelton’s Netflix Original “Candy Jar” is a sweet addition to the teen film genre, a fanciful examination of the modern education system and its effect on the social adjustment of...

Review: Stoners and students alike will love ‘Dude’

Brooke Sjoberg April 27, 2018

In the Netflix Original film, “Dude,” writer and director Olivia Milch explores life after high school through a haze of pot smoke. The 4/20 release tackles complicated concepts such as grief,...

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