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      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

      Joker: A Shocking and Darkly-Humorous Origin Story

      October 4, 2019

      The Winners of the 71st Annual Primetime Emmy Awards

      September 23, 2019

      X-Men: Dark Phoenix: A Sad End for a Once-Great Series (Blu-ray)

      September 16, 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

      The LEGO Movie 2: The Second Part: A Not-As-Awesome Follow-Up (Blu-ray)

      May 6, 2019

      Gotham: Season Five: A Disappointing End to a Fascinating Experiment

      April 29, 2019

      Avengers: Endgame: A Thrilling and Emotionally-Satisfying Conclusion

      April 27, 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

      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

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      Theatrical Reviews

      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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      IT: One of the Best Horror Films of Recent Years (Blu-ray)

      January 8, 2018

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      by Jeff Beck

      The Film:

      Over the decades, adaptations of famed horror author Stephen King’s works have been hit or miss, ranging from clunkers like “Pet Sematary,” “The Mist,” and the recently ill-received “The Dark Tower” to upper-tier works like “Misery,” “The Green Mile,” and the...

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      IT comes to Digital HD December 19th and Blu-ray/DVD January 9th

      November 14, 2017

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      by Jeff Beck

      Adaptations of Stephen King's novels have always been hit or miss over the decades, but one thing's for sure, this year's adaptation of "IT," which follows a group of kids that try to stop an evil creature in their small town, was one of the best to come along in a lon...

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      Theatrical Reviews

      It: A Satisfying Blend of Coming of Age Drama and Horror

      September 6, 2017

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      by Jeff Beck

      Over the decades, adaptations of famed horror author Stephen King’s works have been hit or miss, ranging from clunkers like “Pet Sematary,” “The Mist,” and the recently ill-received “The Dark Tower” to upper-tier works like “Misery,” “The Green Mile,” and the masterful...

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      Entertainment News

      Pennywise Speaks in the Final Terrifying Trailer for It

      July 27, 2017

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      by Jeff Beck

      With only a month and a half left to go, Warner Bros. has released another (and presumably the final) trailer for Andres Muschietti's upcoming adaptation of Stephen King's "It," featuring a fair amount of new footage.

      The story, which focuses on a group of kids being te...

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      The First Trailer for It Has Finally Arrived

      March 29, 2017

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      by Jeff Beck

      At long last, the full trailer for Andres Muschietti's upcoming adaptation of Stephen King's "It" has finally been unleashed to the public after premiering at the SWSW festival a few weeks ago. Luckily, the wait was well worth it as it looks like it's going to be a rat...

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