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Not So Fast, but Funny: While the Film Is Too Long, ‘Hobbs and Shaw’ Is a Blast

by Bob Grimm August 8th, 2019December 16th, 2020

While the poster for Hobbs and Shaw declares it is presented by Fast and Furious, it has very little in common with that franchise other than the participation of Dwayne Johnson and Jason Statham, reprising their characters from the Furious films. In other words … REJOICE! Leaden, dreary Vin Diesel is nowhere to be seen […]

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Your Coachella Primer: Our Music Writer Shares His List of the Bands You Must Catch While at the Empire Polo Club

by Brian Blueskye April 3rd, 2019December 16th, 2020
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High-Stakes Acting: Jessica Chastain Is Amazing in Aaron Sorkin’s ‘Molly’s Game’

by Bob Grimm January 11th, 2018December 16th, 2020
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Tear Down This ‘Tower’: This Adaptation of Stephen King’s Work Is a Total Disaster

by Bob Grimm August 10th, 2017December 16th, 2020
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Fast and Furious in Space: ‘Star Trek Beyond’ Doesn’t Always Make Sense, but It’s a Lot of Fun

by Bob Grimm July 28th, 2016December 16th, 2020
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Animal Magnetism: Amazing Voice Casting, Fantastic CGI Make ‘The Jungle Book’ a Wonderful Journey

by Bob Grimm April 21st, 2016December 16th, 2020
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Funny Bunny: ‘Zootopia’ Is a Fantastic Disney Animated Feature With a Great Message

by Bob Grimm March 10th, 2016December 16th, 2020
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Finally, a Blockbuster That Doesn’t Suck: ‘Pacific Rim’ Delivers the Action Goods

by Bob Grimm July 18th, 2013December 16th, 2020

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