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‘Blade Runner’ shorts (2017) ease us back to neon streets

“Blade Runner 2049” (2017) is largely an exercise in returning to the world of “Blade Runner” rather than significantly expanding the narrative. No surprise then

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‘Riptide’ (1998) an early Preston & Child treasure

“Riptide” (1998) is one of the few Douglas Preston & Lincoln Child books to not feature characters who appear elsewhere, but it shouldn’t be overlooked.

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‘Chronicle’ (2012) can’t get by on novelty value

“Chronicle” (2012) is the only “found-footage” superhero movie, and it’s cool that it makes the attempt, but I can’t help but think it would’ve been better

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Lily Collins shines in predictable ‘Emily in Paris’

Not all October premieres have to be scary – although a lot of them are (see later in this post) – so let’s start off

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‘Nightmare on Elm Street’ (2010) doesn’t justify existence

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

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Carter’s ‘Harsh Realm’ (1999-2000) gets harsh treatment

In the February 2000 “X-Files” episode “Sein Und Zeit,” a man questioned by Mulder and Scully narrows down the timeframe of a crime by the

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‘Freddy vs. Jason’ (2003) mostly delivers the goods

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

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‘Uncle Buck’ (1989) has lots of heart, fewer laughs

John Candy wraps up his trilogy of starring roles in John Hughes movies – following “Planes, Trains and Automobiles” and “The Great Outdoors” – with

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‘Unteleported Man’ (1966) is best version of story

Philip K. Dick’s “The Unteleported Man” (written in 1964, published in 1966) is usually reviewed today in its expanded form as “Lies, Inc.” (1984). While

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‘Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous’ appeals to geeks, kids

Who needs “Jurassic World: Dominion”? (Well, actually, I could use a little “Jurassic World: Dominion.” Or any big franchise movie. But that’s not to be

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