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Spooky Sparingly: Despite Some Fine Moments, ‘The House With a Clock’ Fails Due to a Weak Second Half

by Bob Grimm September 27th, 2018December 16th, 2020

The House With a Clock in Its Walls feels like a mishmash of family-friendly Halloween tales—and it’s a messy mishmash at that. It wants to be Harry Potter, Lemony Snicket and Goosebumps all rolled up into one wacky movie. It’s all a little too much, and it falls apart in its final act. Granted, it’s […]

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Van Sant Is Back: Joaquin Phoenix and Jonah Hill Shine in ‘Don’t Worry, He Won’t Get Far on Foot’

by Bob Grimm July 26th, 2018December 16th, 2020
Posted inDVDs/Home Viewing

Home Video Review: ‘Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle’ Is a Huge Hit Thanks to Its Fantastic Cast

by Bob Grimm March 20th, 2018December 16th, 2020
Posted inDVDs/Home Viewing

Blu-Ray Review: ‘Goosebumps’ Is a Largely Enjoyable Bit of Young-Adult Horror Fluff

by Bob Grimm February 8th, 2016December 16th, 2020
Posted inFilm Reviews

Decent ‘Fu’: Despite an Unoriginal Story, ‘Kung Fu Panda 3’ Is a Success

by Bob Grimm February 4th, 2016December 16th, 2020
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A Comedy With Class: ‘The D Train’ Puts a Welcome Twist on the High School Reunion Film

by Bob Grimm May 14th, 2015December 16th, 2020

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