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The Bye Bye Man: Movie Review
The new horror film, “The Bye Bye Man” is based on Robert Damon Schneck’s short story “The Bridge to Body Island”. Clearly, the studio wants to set up a…
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A Monster Calls: Movie Review
Based on the acclaimed novel from Patrick Ness, “A Monster Calls” is a stunning and heartbreaking fantasy-drama that is easily one of 2016’s best films. Director J.A. Bayona (“The…
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Popcorn Nights Best and Worst Films of 2016!
Here we are at the end of 2016 and it’s time for me to give you my picks for the best and worst films of 2016. I haven’t seen…
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Hidden Figures: Movie Review
Based on the book by Margot Lee Sheltterly, “Hidden Figures” is the wonderful new comedy-drama from director Theodore Melfi (“St. Vincent”). There are a handful of great films out…
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Fences: Movie Review
Denzel Washington reprises his role from the 2010 Broadway revival of “Fences”. This time, he not only stars but also directs the film adaptation. The screenplay was written by…
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Why Him?: Movie Review
Writer/director John Hamburg has delivered some great modern comedy screenplays with “Zoolander”, “Meet the Parents”, and “I Love You, Man”. He also has his fair share of misses with…
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Passengers: Movie Review
There is a good movie somewhere deep inside “Passengers”. Unfortunately, it is very hard to find amongst the many different genres it is trying to hit us with. We…
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Sing: Movie Review
There isn’t a shortage of animated musicals in the multiplexes this season. With “Trolls” and “Moana” already released, the kiddies have a third option his week with “Sing”. Matthew…
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Collateral Beauty: Movie Review
Director David Frankel (“The Devil Wears Prada”, “Marley & Me”) is back with his star-studded holiday drama, “Collateral Beauty”. Unfortunately, even with a line-up that includes Will Smith, Kate…
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La La Land: Movie Review
Two years ago, writer/director Damien Chazelle made a huge impact with his jazz inspired drama, “Whiplash”. Considered by many as one of the best films of the year. The…