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(Dec. 6, 2024) — Upon a recent rewatch of the extended edition of “Gladiator,” I
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Ok, so this ‘Joker’ is a musical, but what’s the point?
(Oct. 11, 2024) — In my review for “Joker,” I pointed out that it was
‘Alien: Romulus’ puts too much stock in franchise flashbacks
(Sept. 15, 2024) — Watching any “Alien” movie requires some knowledge of the franchise. Understanding
‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ bring great action, comedy and Disney’s restrained influence
(August 12, 2024) — After Disney bought Fox, things were never really the same for
Anxiety rules in ‘Inside Out 2’ and ‘Quiet Place: Day One’
(July 16, 2024) — Back in 2015, in my first year of reviewing movies for
4DX a great addition to apes’ latest ‘Kingdom’
(June 13, 2024) — When I went to the Regal Fresno Riverpark for the first
‘Civil War’ is thought-provoking, but beware of ‘Abigail’ spoilers
(June 4, 2024) — Even though I saw previews for Alex Garland’s “Civil War,” I
Stay at home and catch up on shows like ‘Invincible,’ ‘Shogun’
(Apr. 14, 2024) — Post-Oscars, there was nothing I wanted to see in the theater
The Pioneer looks at the Oscar’s 2024 Best Picture nominees
(Mar. 6, 2024) — After years of declining quality of the Best Picture Nominees, last
French legal system under spotlight in Best Picture nominee ‘Anatomy of a Fall
(Feb. 20, 2024) — Of the three international films nominated for Best Picture, “Anatomy of