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“Scoob!” is as insubstantial as a Scooby Snack

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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

“The Willoughbys” Is Messy, Madcap Fun

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Netflix leans more into unconventional family fare with a stylized, Roald Dahl-ian adventure more focused on gags than story.

Douglas Laman Posted on April 22, 2020April 22, 2020

“Extra Ordinary” Has a Lot of Heart & Spirit(s)

Extra Ordinary
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Ireland’s good-natured paranormal rom-com is uneven in spots but makes up for it with charm & wit.

Gena Radcliffe Posted on March 9, 2020March 8, 2020

Good Boys Review: Kids Say the Raunchiest Things

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Lee Eisenberg and Gene Stupnitsky’s edgy tween comedy finds an unexpected sweetness among the swears.

Clint Worthington Posted on August 14, 2019August 14, 2019

Booksmart Review: Girls Rule the World – And the Party

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Olivia Wilde’s debut is a gut-busting comedy that celebrates the power of female friendships.

Clint Worthington Posted on May 24, 2019August 10, 2020
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