Movies
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Predictable 'Roman J. Israel, Esq.' wastes Denzel WashingtonNov 21, 2017 5:00 am - “Roman J. Israel, Esq” - ★ ★ ½ It's getting close to Oscar season and that means it's time for an early prediction. Ready? Here goes: The Academy Award for Worst Title o...
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Pixar's 'Coco' a brightly colored tale of joyous bromidesNov 20, 2017 10:00 pm - “Coco” - ★ ★ ★ The idea that a family would ban all music for generations because a musician member of their clan once walked out on his wife and child seems like a thin...
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Box Office Top 20: 'Justice League' falls to $93.8 million
Nov 20, 2017 6:00 am - LOS ANGELES (AP) - "Justice League" opened even lower than Warner Bros. estimated on Sunday. According to Monday's final tally of the weekend's box office receipts, the ...
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Meet the 'Justice League' villain that does the most damage: Mr. CGINov 20, 2017 5:00 am - The hairiest problem with "Justice League," now in theaters, is cleanly represented by the great and disturbing case of the missing whiskers. Because Superman, who died...
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Why is Peter Dinklage stuck playing characters defined by dwarfism?Nov 20, 2017 5:00 am - There's a lot to unpack about “Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri,” Martin McDonagh's lacerating, highly inconsistent drama about Mildred (an outstanding Frances ...
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A quick word with Ezra Miller on becoming the FlashNov 19, 2017 6:00 am - NEW YORK — Ezra Miller brings an electric energy to the superhero team-up film “Justice League,” pinballing off the more imposing presences of Henry Cavill, Gal Gadot an...
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'Justice League' disappoints in U.S. with $96 million opening
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'Mudbound' portrays two families' struggles in rich, rewarding dramaNov 16, 2017 5:00 am - “Mudbound” — ★ ★ ★ ★ “Mudbound,” Dee Rees' sprawling World War II-era drama, plays like great literature on the screen. Adapted by Rees and fellow screenwriter Vi...
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'Wonder' delivers complexity in addition to cry-festNov 16, 2017 5:00 am - “Wonder” — ★ ★ ★ Middle school can be agonizing for any kid, but, as “Wonder” begins, we suspect it's going to be especially hard for 10-year-old Auggie Pullman. A...
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Chicago-made 'Thrill Ride' keeps 10-year-old's spirit aliveNov 16, 2017 5:00 am - "Thrill Ride," a fantasy adventure written and directed by Woodstock filmmaker Chris Parrish, will get a limited release Dec. 1 through Dec. 8 at Classic Cinemas theater...