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Revisiting the himbo fantasia of “Magic Mike XXL”

Magic Mike XXL
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Five years on, the sequel to the seminal dude-dancing movie remains a feminist celebration of desire.

Beau North Posted on June 25, 2020June 24, 2020

Charlie’s Angels Review: Stylish Reboot is More of a McB, McB+

Charlie's Angels
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Elizabeth Banks revives the girl-power action franchise with new blood and a solid if formulaic actioner.

Michael Snydel Posted on November 12, 2019November 12, 2019

Brightburn Review: With Great Power Comes Great Sociopathy

Brightburn
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James Gunn produces a lean, mean, messy genre exercise that supposes Superman was more Damien than Clark Kent.

Clint Worthington Posted on May 22, 2019August 10, 2020

“The LEGO Movie 2” Review: Everything is About Half as Awesome

Lego Movie 2 The Second Part
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While it maintains the same dazzling, frenetic charm of the original LEGO Movie, The Second Part doesn’t manage to recapture the miracle of the first.

Caroline Siede Posted on February 6, 2019August 3, 2020
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