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“Artemis Fowl” is slapdash, snoozy, and stuck in the early 2000s

Artemis Fowl
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The adaptation of the first in Eoin Colfer’s series is alarmingly messy for a project that’s been in the works for almost two decades.

Matt Cipolla Posted on June 12, 2020June 18, 2020

Apple TV+’s “Central Park” is well worth a stroll

Central Park
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The minds between Bob’s Burgers bring a goofy, well-crafted animated musical to Apple’s streaming service.

Douglas Laman Posted on May 27, 2020May 27, 2020

In Space, No One Can Hear You Ask for a Refund on “Avenue 5”

Avenue 5
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Armando Iannucci’s followup to Veep takes on the vagaries of corporate culture in deep space.

Marshall Estes Posted on January 16, 2020January 16, 2020

Frozen II Review: Disney Sequel Concerns Itself With Restorative Just-Ice

FROZEN 2
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This sequel to the 2013 animated hit delivers on the songs and some lovely messaging, but essentially delivers more of the same.

Clint Worthington Posted on November 20, 2019November 20, 2019

The Angry Birds Movie 2 Review: Leave After “Hair Love”

The Angry Birds Movie 2
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It may be prefaced by a brilliant, heartfelt short, but Sony Pictures Animation’s latest, like its adaptation, is a huge waste of time.

Sarah Gorr Posted on August 11, 2019August 11, 2019

Fantasia 2019: “Little Monsters” Is The Perfect Blend of Laughs, Gore and Taylor Swift

Little Monsters
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Abe Forsythe’s Aussie horror comedy strands a school field trip in the middle of a zombie apocalypse, to delightful results.

Joe Lipsett Posted on July 13, 2019July 13, 2019

A Dog’s Journey Review: You Can’t Teach A Dead Dog New Tricks

A Dog's Journey
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The latest entry in this unlikely franchise about an endlessly reincarnating dog is as treacly as it is exhausting.

Jonah Koslofsky Posted on May 17, 2019August 10, 2020

More of a Comment, Really…: Interviews with Richard Dreyfuss, Sundance Composers Piers Burbrook de Vere (Little Monsters) and Roger Suen (Ms. Purple)

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On the podcast, RIchard Dreyfuss talks about his career and love of civics, plus two exciting young composers talk about their latest entries in Sundance.

Clint Worthington Posted on February 2, 2019February 2, 2019
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