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The Möbius strip: Most films continue to disappoint, Star Wars on track for record-shattering opening

As expected, part two of The Hunger Games: Mockingjay took its second crown with $76 million over the five day weekend. The film is still tracking well behind its predecessors. The Good Dinosaur opened in second place to a similar paradox — its … Continue reading

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Bridge of Spies another Spielberg snoozefest

Look, Steven Spielberg’s filmography is beyond reproach. The guy essentially invented blockbusters with Jaws and Close Encounters of the Third Kind two years later, and that hasn’t worked out so well, but it’s to his credit for developing the business method. But it’s time … Continue reading

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The Martian a fantastic third entry for new space horror/survival genre

At no point in The Martian does the guy discover water on Mars. Isn’t this supposed to be scientifically accurate? Based on the hit 2011 novel, the film tells the story of NASA botanist Mark Watney (Matt Damon), who is left for … Continue reading

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Rogue Nation as good as any Mission: Impossible — not great by 2015 standards

Mission: Impossible — Rogue Nation delivers the goods, I guess. I mean, if that’s what you call “the goods.” The movie follows Ethan Hunt (Tom Cruise, who also produces), after he is disavowed FOR THE THIRD TIME by the U.S. government, … Continue reading

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