“Spiral” injects blood, not guts into an exhausted franchise

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“Spiral” injects blood, not guts into an exhausted franchise

The long-running horror franchise gets a prestige-adjacent update with an A-list cast, but it's not enough to overcome the series' massive hurdles.

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“The Witches” isn’t cursed, but it sure isn’t magical

Robert Zemeckis' new Roald Dahl adaptation is too grim for kids and too tame for parents, despite some solid performances.

Dolemite Is My Name Review: Eddie Murphy Puts His Weight On It

Eddie Murphy is back, baby, in this groovy, uproarious take on the gonzo career of Rudy Ray Moore. Rudy Ray Moore is often heralded as..

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