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Review, Theatrical

Time for a Reel ONCE UPON A DEADPOOL review

So, 20th Century Fox has decided to take the very unconventional route of re-releasing a pretty successful film which debuted less than seven months ago, but making some very interesting adjustments along the way. Deadpool 2 had become a fan favorite in this year’s crowded hero arena. And just like the 2016 origin story of …

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Time for a Reel VOX LUX review

Brady Corbet, for the second time is his very young career, is set to release an award-worthy film that he has both written and directed. The early buzz for his latest release, Vox Lux, has grown to a feverish pitch after receiving several nominations at various foreign film festivals. With a pair of bigger names …

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Time for a Reel THE FRONT RUNNER review

The words politics and scandals go together like peanut butter and jelly. And like PB & J, if you’re not careful, things can get messy in an instant. U.S. Senator Gary Hart (Hugh Jackman) seemingly had it all. He was a man on the rise, and after failing to get a presidential nomination for the …

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Time for a Reel CREED II review

Anyone that claims to be a fan of the “Rocky/Creed” films will tell you (maybe admit should be a more fitting term here), there are a couple of variables that each of these movies have in common. Obviously they’re built around boxing, so duhhh on that…but the blueprint of each of the plots are the …

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Time for a Reel WILDLIFE review

Actor Paul Dano, who starred in movies such as 12 Years a Slave (2013) and Swiss Army Man (2016), has stepped behind the camera in his directorial debut, Wildlife. Not only does he direct the hard-hitting drama, he also co-wrote the screenplay with Zoe Kazan, an accomplished actress in her own right. Based on the …

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Time for a Reel INSTANT FAMILY review

Pete (Mark Wahlberg) and Ellie (Rose Bryne) are a happily married couple that flips houses for a living, think Chip and Joanna Gaines from HGTV’s Fixer Upper without the kids. Actually kids are what’s missing from Pete and Ellie’s life. A random crazy comment leads to the couple fostering not one, not two, but three …

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Time for a Reel FANTASTIC BEASTS: THE CRIMES OF GRINDELWALD review

Two years ago anxious fans were able to feast their eyes upon a new creation given to them by J.K. Rowling. Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them made its way to the public only to be met by a divided fanbase. Hoping to improve upon the weaker aspects, Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald …

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Time for a Reel THE BALLAD OF BUSTER SCRUGGS review

Joel and Ethan Coen, also commonly referred to as the Coen Brothers, are best known for the dark and twisted humor that they infuse into their movies without a care in the world. Offbeat is definitely a fitting adjective as their style is an acquired taste for many. Films such as Fargo (1996), The Big …

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Time for a Reel Dr. Seuss’ THE GRINCH review

It’s been a while since we’ve had a movie based one of Dr. Seuss’ most famous characters. His Grinch character is probably the second most recognizable character he created. First debuted in 1957 within the pages of How the Grinch Stole Christmas!, people everywhere were swept away with the mischievous mayhem that this green guy …

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Time for a Reel OVERLORD review

Whenever J.J. Abrams’ name is attached to a product, you just really never know what you’re going to be in for. One thing is for certain though, his works usually end up be a fun time for all in the theater. Ever since his early days on television as the mind behind ABC’s Lost hit …