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“The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers” kicks off to an okay start

The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers (Disney+)
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Disney+ gives the kid’s hockey-team comedy series the Cobra Kai treatment, to heartwarming and rewarding results.

Reyzando Nawara Posted on March 25, 2021March 25, 2021

Jermaine Stegall on giving voice to Zamunda in “Coming 2 America”

Jermaine Stegall Coming 2 America
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The Coming 2 America composer talks about finding the sound of Zamunda and the need for opportunities for Black composers.

Clint Worthington Posted on March 13, 2021March 26, 2021

The good-natured “Coming 2 America” mostly plays the same notes

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While the script is almost entirely a retread of the original, an engaged and enthusiastic cast makes it worthwhile.

Gena Radcliffe Posted on March 4, 2021March 3, 2021

“Cobra Kai” waxes nostalgic, on and off, in season 3

Cobra Kai Season 3
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The cult hit series moves fully to Netflix for a season 3 packed with roundhouse kicks and a war of wills between its rival senseis.

Clint Worthington Posted on December 28, 2020December 27, 2020

“Wonder Woman 1984” soars, but only rarely

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Gal Gadot remains great in the title role, but the sequel does too little, while doing too much, to match her.

Tim Stevens Posted on December 18, 2020December 18, 2020

“The Princess Switch: Switched Again” sticks with the formula

The Princess Switch: Switched Again
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Netflix serves up more sugary sweet but harmless fluff to kick off the holiday movie season.

Megan Sunday Posted on November 19, 2020November 17, 2020

From page to screen, “Spider-Man 2” brought New York to life

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Despite attempts to recapture its magic, Sam Raimi’s second superhero entry remains the best in energy and empathy.

Ben Kaye Posted on October 27, 2020October 27, 2020

“Evil Dead II” remixed Raimi’s first big film to gory, gut-busting effect

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Sam Raimi and Bruce Campbell reunite to give their classic horror film a campy sequel-reboot that arguably surpasses the original.

Liam Carroll Posted on October 10, 2020October 10, 2020

“The Babysitter: Killer Queen” proves that 2020 won’t stop punishing us

THE BABYSITTER: KILLER QUEEN
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Add McG’s execrable slasher sequel to the pile of tragedies 2020 has foisted upon us.

Jonah Koslofsky Posted on September 13, 2020September 13, 2020

“Peninsula” sends the “Train to Busan” series screeching to a halt

Train to Busan Presents: Peninsula
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Silly, goofy, and totally brain-dead, this South Korean zombie flick bears only a passing resemblance to its inventive forebear.

Clint Worthington Posted on August 22, 2020August 22, 2020

“It Never Goes Away”: “The Two Jakes” At 30

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Jack Nicholson’s disastrously-received sequel to Chinatown is far more interesting than its reputation implies.

Peter Sobczynski Posted on August 11, 2020August 11, 2020

Sorry folks, it won’t happen again: “Gremlins 2: The New Batch” at 30

Gremlins 2 The New Batch
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Three decades later, Joe Dante’s gleefully anarchic monster-movie sequel remains an underappreciated cult classic.

Peter Sobczynski Posted on June 15, 2020June 18, 2020

“The Trip to Greece” is a fitting end to the series, but don’t expect a comedy

The Trip to Greece
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The last entry in the Trip series provides more insults and impressions, but it isn’t so much about the jokes this time.

Matt Cipolla Posted on May 21, 2020July 2, 2020

How “Friday the 13th Part 2” introduced Jason in the flesh

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The first film to feature the horror icon in person, 1981’s sequel marks the franchise’s sway from Giallo-inspired mystery to Jason-centric mayhem.

Marshall Estes Posted on May 8, 2020May 10, 2020

Bad Boys for Life Review: Boys to Men

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The third entry in the irreverent buddy-cop series looks at old versus new without coming to any real conclusion or purpose.

Matt Cipolla Posted on January 15, 2020July 2, 2020

“Spectre” Loses Itself in the Ghosts of Franchise Past

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While Skyfall was a rousing success, Mendes’ return to the Bond franchise, bogs itself down in tiresome lore and continuity.

Megan Sunday Posted on December 30, 2019December 30, 2019

“The L Word: Generation Q” Works to Update Its Queerness for 2019

The L Word: Generation Q
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Showtime’s sequel to the iconic LGBTQ+ series feels refreshing, if frustratingly centrist at times.

B.L. Panther Posted on December 9, 2019December 9, 2019

Box Office Report: “Frozen 2”, “Knives Out” Rule Thanksgiving

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Disney’s sequel enjoys another robust weekend, while the Rian Johnson whodunit clues moviegoers to the joys of original crowdpleasers.

Douglas Laman Posted on December 2, 2019December 2, 2019

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