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Do you smellllllll what “Young Rock” is cooking? Gentle lessons!

Young Rock
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Despite the magnetism of its star/subject, Young Rock ends up little more than a sweet lesson of the week half hour.

Tim Stevens Posted on February 16, 2021February 16, 2021

“Southland Tales: The Cannes Cut”: still bizarre, still flawed, still shining

Southland Tales
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Watching the first cut of Richard Kelly’s ultra-ambitious Donnie Darko follow-up is like riding a wave of mutilation.

Justin Harrison Posted on February 13, 2021February 8, 2021

“The Other Guys” indulges in the crimes it condemns

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Now 10 years old, Adam McKay’s screwball screed against Wall Street is hindered by being a cop-centric affair.

Douglas Laman Posted on August 6, 2020August 4, 2020

Review: “Jumanji: The Next Level” Is Getting Too Old For This

Jumanji: The Next Level
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Jake Kasdan’s followup to the surprisingly fun 2017 sequel loses some of the original’s luster.

Sean Price Posted on December 10, 2019December 10, 2019

Box Office Report: “Hobbs & Shaw” Tops the Box Office But Slows Down Compared to Predecessors

Hobbs & Shaw Box Office
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Hobbs & Shaw raced into theaters last weekend and racked up a respectable box office showing, while The Farewell continued its upward trajectory.

Douglas Laman Posted on August 5, 2019August 4, 2019

Hobbs & Shaw Review: The “Fast & Furious” Series Finds a New Family

Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw
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Dwayne Johnson and Jason Statham team up in a spinoff that delivers plenty of action, even if its humor stalls.

Marshall Estes Posted on July 31, 2019July 31, 2019

Fighting With My Family Review: A Kayfabe-ulous Wrestling Tale

Fighting With My Family
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WWE Productions pulls a heel-turn from schlocky wrestling vehicles to a warm, inviting coming-of-age story starring Florence Pugh.

Dusty Wilson Posted on February 22, 2019August 4, 2020

Skyscraper Review: The Rock Cooks Up Another Underdone Summer Thriller

Skyscraper
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While the Rock maintains his larger-than-life presence, this taller Die Hard knockoff buckles under the weight of its […]

Jon Espino Posted on July 13, 2018July 30, 2020
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