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      Parasite Named Best Picture of 2019 by The New York Film Critics Online

      December 7, 2019

      The New York Film Critics Circle Names The Irishman Best Film of 2019

      December 4, 2019

      The National Board of Review Names The Irishman Best Film of 2019

      December 3, 2019

      Terminator: Dark Fate: A Thrilling Sequel Held Back by a Familiar Story

      October 31, 2019

      Harriet: A Beautifully-Made and Compelling Biopic

      October 31, 2019

      Gotham: The Fifth and Final Season: A Once-Great Show Ends in Disappointment (Blu-ray)

      July 8, 2019

      Game of Thrones: The Complete Series and Season Eight Come to Blu-ray 12/3

      June 26, 2019

      Avengers: Endgame Comes to Digital 7/30 and Blu-ray/DVD 8/13

      June 26, 2019

      War and Peace (1966): A Defining Epic of Cinema (Criterion Blu-ray)

      June 24, 2019

      Dark Phoenix: A Fine Start Falls Prey to a Monotonous Climax

      June 8, 2019

      Film Nominations for the 26th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards

      December 11, 2019

      Ready or Not: A Middling Horror Outing That Doesn't Do Quite Enough (Blu-ray)

      December 10, 2019

      IT: Chapter Two: A Startlingly-Disappointing Follow-Up (Blu-ray)

      December 10, 2019

      Nominations for the 77th Annual Golden Globe Awards

      December 10, 2019

      Parasite Named Best Film of 2019 by Los Angeles Critics

      December 8, 2019

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      Theatrical Reviews

      Terminator: Dark Fate: A Thrilling Sequel Held Back by a Familiar Story

      October 31, 2019

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      by Jeff Beck

      When it comes to the “Terminator” franchise, it’s clear that it’s been struggling quite a bit over the last several years to deliver films worthy of standing next to James Cameron’s original classics. Those thrilling films and their riveting storylines have mostly been...

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      Harriet: A Beautifully-Made and Compelling Biopic

      October 31, 2019

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      by Jeff Beck

      There has always been a fascinating story to be told about the legendary Underground Railroad, and the brave men and women who risked their lives to bring slaves to freedom in the North. Not too long ago, there was even a short-lived television series about them called...

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      Joker: A Shocking and Darkly-Humorous Origin Story

      October 4, 2019

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      by Jeff Beck

      At this point, it’s undeniable to say that The Joker is one of the great, iconic villains of cinema. For over 50 years, we’ve seen amazing actors take on the legendary role, including Cesar Romero, Jack Nicholson, Mark Hamill, Heath Ledger (and to lesser effect, Jared...

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      IT: Chapter Two: A Curiously Bloated and Insubstantial Follow-Up

      September 10, 2019

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      by Jeff Beck

      Just two years ago, director Andy Muschietti delivered the remarkable first half of his adaptation of Stephen King’s “IT.” It was a box office phenomenon and opened to wide acclaim from critics and audiences, who praised it for its thrilling storytelling and exceptiona...

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      Once Upon a Time in Hollywood: Tarantino's Meandering Opus

      July 29, 2019

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      by Jeff Beck

      Since 1992, writer/director Quentin Tarantino has been bringing us one fascinating film after another, beginning with his breakout hit “Reservoir Dogs.” For the most part, he has delivered great films that have included not only his debut, but also “Pulp Fiction,” “Kil...

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      Dark Phoenix: A Fine Start Falls Prey to a Monotonous Climax

      June 8, 2019

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      by Jeff Beck

      When last we left the current “X-Men” series, we had been made to suffer through what is arguably the worst entry in the entire franchise, “X-Men: Apocalypse.” With its meandering storyline and one-dimensional villain, it was a major disappointment to the fans, especia...

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      Avengers: Endgame: A Thrilling and Emotionally-Satisfying Conclusion

      April 27, 2019

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      by Jeff Beck

      One year ago, Marvel left us with one of the biggest cliffhangers of all time at the end of “Avengers: Infinity War.” With a snap of his fingers, Thanos had wiped out half of all life in the universe, leaving the surviving Avengers (and viewers) stunned. Now that the l...

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      Us: Jordan Peele's Bigger and Bolder Sophomore Effort

      March 20, 2019

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      by Jeff Beck

      Just two years ago, noted comedian Jordan Peele did something quite unexpected by delivering the strange little horror flick “Get Out,” which, while it did have its moments, was ultimately let down by sluggish execution and writing that just wasn’t on a high enough lev...

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      Aquaman: A Repetitive and Tiresome Entry in the DCEU

      December 18, 2018

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      by Jeff Beck

      After “Justice League” came out last year to a disastrous reception from critics and fans alike, it was hoped that DC would put the brakes on their current slate in hopes of finally taking the time to figure out just what was going wrong with their releases. After all,...

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      Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald: A Considerably Weaker Sequel

      November 15, 2018

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      by Jeff Beck

      Just two years ago, director David Yates and author J.K. Rowling sought to expand upon the wizarding world of “Harry Potter” by delving into one of the previously-unseen characters, magizoologist Newt Scamander. The resulting film, “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find T...

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