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‘John Wick 3’ isn’t a blast; it’s many blasts, and a video game of a movie
By Dan Cava May 16, 2019 Whatever grownup-ness might be inferred from its richly deserved R rating, John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum is joyously juvenile. Parabellum picks up moments after Chapter 2 left off. After avenging his slain dog a hundred times over in...
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A worn-out storyline and taxing performances make ‘The Hustle’ exhausting
By Zach Goings May 14, 2019 After stealing the show in 2011’s Bridesmaids, Rebel Wilson seemed poised to break out as one of comedy’s next leading ladies. But it turned out the once hilarious bit was the only thing in Wilson’s repertoire, as she proceeded...
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‘Long Shot’ is a hysterically vulgar comedy with heart
By Jessica Owoc May 10, 2019 He’s a controversial journalist who just lost his job. She’s a high-power government official on the road to the highest office in the country. Much to the surprise of those around them, the two come together unexpectedly. What could...
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A spoiler-free review of ‘Avengers: Endgame’
By Zach Goins April 26, 2019 Thanos demands your silence, and we’re committed to helping you stay spoiler-free. This is an entirely spoiler-free review of Avengers: Endgame. #DontSpoilTheEndgame The world of superheroes changed forever at the snap of Thanos’ fingers. Now, the Avengers who survived...
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‘Game of Thrones’ returns for final season, but who will sit on the Iron Throne?
By Zach Goins April 12, 2019 This Sunday marks the beginning of the end for one of television’s most prolific series. When HBO kicks off the eighth and final season of Game of Thrones, viewers around the world will be glued to their screens to...
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‘Breakthrough’ is a faith-based adaptation with the ability to reach all audiences
By Douglas Davidson April 12, 2019 On January 19, 2015, John Smith was playing on an iced-over lake in Missouri with some friends when the ice broke underneath them. While the other two got out, John remained in the water for 20 minutes before rescue...
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Charlotte area filmmakers will get valuable advice from Sundance Institute and industry professionals
By Cameron Lee April 8, 2019 Sundance Institute will return to Charlotte on April 18 to present a free public filmmaking session. Charlotte area filmmakers will get valuable advice on producing your next film project from some seasoned industry professionals through Q&A’s and panel discussions...
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‘Shazam!’ marks the best DC Comics movie since ‘The Dark Knight’
By Zach Goins April 1, 2019 The DC Extended Universe is a fickle franchise. From its origins in the dark, depressing days of Man of Steel, Batman v Superman, and the truly horrendous Suicide Squad, to the glimmer of hope thanks to the 2017 hit...
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Jordan Peele’s genius is on full display and Lupita Nyong’o delivers riveting performance in ‘Us’
By Zach Goins March 21, 2019 After bursting onto the scene in 2017 with Get Out, director Jordan Peele is back for more with his sophomore feature, Us. While his directorial debut was certainly a thriller filled with plenty of scares, the film’s focus was...
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“Captain Marvel” is fun, but it leans too heavily on MCU connections to stand on its own
By Douglas Davidson March 8, 2018 First teased during the post credits sequence of Avengers: Infinity War, the 21st Marvel Cinematic Universe entry, Captain Marvel, fully introduces audiences to a character MCU producer and mastermind Kevin Feige described as “…the strongest character [the MCU’s] ever...
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