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Houston, we have a problem: “Apollo 13” at 25

Apollo 13
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Ron Howard’s gripping historical space thriller teaches us a lot about frustrated expectations in our current moment (and the resolve to overcome them).

Sean Price Posted on June 30, 2020July 2, 2020

“I Still Believe” Preaches (and Rocks) to the Choir

I Still Believe
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The Erwin Brothers’ Christian romance aims for crossover appeal, but can’t quite rock its way into the free world.

Marshall Estes Posted on March 12, 2020March 13, 2020

“Mission to Mars” 20 Years Later

Mission to Mars
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Brian De Palma’s bizarro, big-budget blastoff is rocky, but it remains an effectively fun entry in the director’s filmography.

Peter Sobczynski Posted on March 10, 2020March 9, 2020

“The Stand,” or How Not to Condense an 1,100 Page Book Into 8 Hours

The Stand
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Mick Garris’ ambitious but flawed miniseries adaptation lives on thanks to misplaced nostalgia.

Megan Sunday Posted on September 19, 2019September 16, 2019
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