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Tag: sequels
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Denzel Washington Owns ‘Gladiator II’
Paul Mescal and Pedro Pascal may star in Ridley Scott’s Gladiator II, but make no mistake, this is Denzel Washington’s movie.
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Should Tim Burton Have Let Beetlejuice Rest In Peace?
Because we live in an era of reboots and lega-sequels where nothing is sacred, everyone knew we’d eventually get a new Beetlejuice film. With Tim Burton, Winona Ryder, Catherine O’Hara, and Michael Keaton back, can Beetlejuice Beetlejuice capture the fun of the original or should the ghost with the most have been allowed to rest…
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Can Glen Powell’s Charm Make ‘Twisters’ a Whirlwind Success?
Twisters delivers thrilling CGI tornado action but relies too heavily on the charm of Glen Powell.
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‘Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire’ is Cinematic Mac and Cheese
Like mac and cheese, Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire is easy, kids like it, and it reminds adults of their childhood. But do we really want to have mac and cheese every day?
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‘Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny’ Proves Harrison Ford is Still Charming At Any Age
Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny doesn’t live up to vintage Indy adventures, but contains enough fun set pieces and Harrison Ford charm to far surpass 2008’s Kingdom of the Crystal Skull.
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‘A Quiet Place’ returns for Part II in new trailer
The new trailer for A Quiet Place Part II is now available.
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‘Independence Day: Resurgence’ less fun, more nostalgia cash grab
Independence Day: Resurgence feels less like the action blockbuster that spawned this lackluster sequel and more like a CG-filled nostalgia cash grab. With the absence of Will Smith, the movie is left trying to scrape together a story from what was left in the bottom of the ID4 jar.
