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Schumacher puts character over tension in “The Client”

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Joel Schumacher’s ninth feature adapts John Grisham’s usual action nonsense with depth & sensitivity.

Tim Stevens Posted on July 14, 2020July 14, 2020

Joygasm! “Batman Forever” celebrates its 25th birthday

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Love it or hate it, Joel Schumacher’s first take on the Caped Crusader was a neon-lit spectacle. Two of our writers debate its flaws & merits.

The Spool Staff Posted on June 16, 2020June 18, 2020

The Throwback Charms of “Captain America: The First Avenger”

Captain America the First Avenger
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Chris Evans’ first go-round with the stars and stripes remains one of Marvel Phase One’s most enduring outings.

Justin Harrison Posted on April 11, 2020April 10, 2020

Ad Astra Review: Is There Life Out There?

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Brad Pitt seeks the divine amongst the stars in James Gray’s flawed but mesmerizing space epic.

Matt Cipolla Posted on September 20, 2019July 2, 2020

The Unsubtle Social Satire of “Natural Born Killers”

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An early Quentin Tarantino screenplay is turned into an over the top look at America’s obsession with crime & criminals.

Gena Radcliffe Posted on July 13, 2019July 13, 2019
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