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Sundance 2021: “Mass” mines its staginess for heartbreaking effect

Sundance Mass
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Fran Kranz’s debut is an emotional whopper of a drama, a vivid actor’s exercise with incredible performances and passionate ruminations on the aftereffects of tragedy.

Clint Worthington Posted on January 31, 2021January 31, 2021

“Star Trek Discovery” Season 3 Episode 9 Recap: A Star Trek Carol

Star Trek Discovery Season 3 Episode 9 Terra Firma
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Emperor Georgiou goes on a dark night of the soul in the Mirror Universe.

Andrew Bloom Posted on December 10, 2020December 10, 2020

“The Patriot” at 20: Yankee Doodle Dreary

The Patriot
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20 years later, Roland Emmerich’s Revolutionary War drama skewers U.S. history and Mel Gibson’s persona without trying to—or realizing it.

Tim Stevens Posted on June 30, 2020July 2, 2020

“Scoob!” is as insubstantial as a Scooby Snack

Scoob!
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Hanna-Barbera gives Scooby-Doo a superpowered reboot and loses most of its charm along the way.

Rob Kojder Posted on May 15, 2020May 15, 2020

Review: “The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance” Is a Sprawling High Fantasy Prequel

The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance
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The Jim Henson Company makes a stellar return to form in Netflix’s epic, ten-episode prequel to the classic 1982 film.

Tim Stevens Posted on August 30, 2019August 29, 2019
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