Movies

‘Freddy’s Dead: The Final Nightmare’ (1991) gives backstory

From Sept. 18-Oct. 16, we’re looking back at the nine films of the “Nightmare on Elm Street” franchise. Next up is the sixth film, “Freddy’s

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‘Pretty in Pink’ (1986) a perfect portrayal of imperfection

John Hughes’ writing talent and knack for capturing teenagers’ voices were on display pretty early, but his direction is a little clunky at the start

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Rapaport plays budget superhero in ‘Special’ (2006)

“Special” (2006) has the simplest of stories – Les (Michael Rapaport) participates in a clinical trial and finds that the pills give him superpowers –

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A little Freddy goes a long way in ‘A Nightmare on Elm Street 5: The Dream Child’ (1989)

From Sept. 18-Oct. 16, we’re looking back at the nine films of the “Nightmare on Elm Street” franchise. Next up is the fifth film, “A

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Keaton mesmerizes as shady McDonald’s ‘Founder’ (2017)

In giving one of his many great performances of the 2010s, Michael Keaton brings to life one of the most compelling business stories of the

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‘A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master’ (1988) is sleep-inducing

From Sept. 18-Oct. 16, we’re looking back at the nine films of the “Nightmare on Elm Street” franchise. Next up is the fourth film, “A

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Bueller the real teacher in ‘Ferris Bueller’s Day Off’ (1986)

“Ferris Bueller’s Day Off” (1986) – the fourth directorial effort from writer John Hughes – has two great messages that almost no one subscribes to

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‘Relic’ (1997) an intense but simple adaptation

“Relic” (1995) is the book that launched the careers of authors Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child, and even after two decades’ worth of great mystery

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‘Power Rangers’ (2017) turns into overlong bombast

As a “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” fan in the 1990s, “Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers” annoyed me. My younger cousins shifted their allegiance from the suddenly

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‘A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors’ (1987) is a team effort

From Sept. 18-Oct. 16, we’re looking back at the nine films of the “Nightmare on Elm Street” franchise. Next up is the third film, “A

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