Movies

‘Psycho’ remake (1998) stands as a fascinating experiment

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‘The Other Guys’ (2010) skewers action excesses

“The Other Guys” (2010) takes place entirely within the world of shoot-’em-up action movies, so it’s hard to take it too seriously – except that,

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‘Psycho IV: The Beginning’ (1990) a shadow of ‘Bates Motel’

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Pratfalls stand out in heartfelt ‘Home Alone’ (1990)

“Home Alone” (1990) is a simple crowd-pleaser on the surface, deftly crafted by writer John Hughes and director Chris Columbus (among the best directors of

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Harrelson’s ‘Defendor’ (2009) a rare mentally challenged hero

As barriers continue to be broken down in superhero-ing and the world at large, “Defendor” (2009) was ahead of the curve in giving us a

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Diminishing returns kick in with ‘Psycho III’ (1986)

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‘Empire Records’ (1995) no longer overshadowed by its music

“Empire Records” (1995) is perhaps not technically or objectively a good movie, but it’s almost impossible to dislike it. Choppily yet insightfully written by Carol

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‘Psycho II’ (1983) more than a slasher-era cash grab

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‘Christmas Vacation 2: Cousin Eddie’s Island Adventure’ (2003) has few laughs

The most interesting thing about “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation 2: Cousin Eddie’s Island Adventure” (2003) is that it exists. Impress your friends with the trivia:

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Cute ‘Christmas Chronicles 2’ could use more humor

Like the 2018 original, “The Christmas Chronicles 2” (Netflix) feels like an instant family-friendly holiday staple with its colorful filmic magic, broad messages, and warm

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