“True Lies” is a Messy Deconstruction of the Alpha-Male Action Hero

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“True Lies” is a Messy Deconstruction of the Alpha-Male Action Hero

2019 is a year chock-full of James Cameron film anniversaries, and we start with one of his more flawed, but deconstructionist action flicks.

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Box Office Report: “Spider-Man” Conquers Gators and Uber Drivers

Marvel's web-crawler predictably holds the box office, while The Farewell puts up a respectable showing for an A24 dramedy.

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Box Office Report: “Spider-Man: Far From Home” Breaks the Summer-Season Doldrums

The box office performance of Spider-Man: Far From Home helps drag a slower movie summer out of its funk, while Toy Story 4 keeps chugging along.

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“Toy Story 4″‘s Opening Weekend Shows Why Pixar Shows Patience

This weekend's box office bode ill for Pixar's Toy Story 4, which performed under expectations, and Child's Play kicks off a modest opener.

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What to Watch on Streaming: Week of February 22nd, 2019

From food porn to mumblecore to frightening docs about the global economy, we tell you what to watch on streaming this weekend.

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What to Watch on Streaming: Week of February 15, 2018

Superheroes, loud women, and realistic space opera serve as your streaming recommendations this week.

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