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Russell gives powerful turn in ‘Soldier’ (1998)

Although many “Blade Runner” fans are probably familiar with the references to Tannhäuser Gate in “Soldier” (1998), I think this film – likewise written by

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‘El Camino’ (2019) is Jesse’s ‘Breaking Bad’ grace note

Over six Sundays, we’re looking back at the five seasons (and one movie) of one of the last decade’s elite TV series: AMC’s “Breaking Bad.”

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‘The Legend of Zorro’ (2005) fights for voting rights

The origin story of Zorro (Antonio Banderas) is told in “The Mask of Zorro” (1998), and in sequel “The Legend of Zorro” (2005) wife Elena

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‘Jason X’ (2002) a futuristic guilty pleasure

The last time we saw Jason Voorhees (Kane Hodder), in 1993’s “Jason Goes to Hell,” he is dead and buried at the end of a

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Appleby goes against type in ‘Darklight’ (2004)

“Darklight” (2004) ranks among the weirdest roles in Shiri Appleby’s oeuvre, as she plays a modern version of Lilith, a pure evil second woman from

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‘Sixteen Candles’ (1984) launches Hughes as teen king

Here’s where it all begins: “Sixteen Candles” (1984) marks the start of John Hughes’ reign as a teen-cinema king and it’s the first of Molly

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‘The Boys’ remains super as Season 2 begins

It’s been said that Washington, D.C., is Hollywood for ugly people, but we mostly view politics and celebrity culture as two distinct categories. What’s smart

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‘Flow My Tears, the Policeman Said’ (1974) probes police state

As Philip K. Dick continues his police state/drug war thematic trilogy with the second leg, “Flow My Tears, the Policeman Said” (written in 1970, published

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In ‘Breaking Bad’ Season 5 (2012-13), you’re god damn right Walter is Heisenberg

Over six Sundays, we’re looking back at the five seasons (and one movie) of one of the last decade’s elite TV series: AMC’s “Breaking Bad.”

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‘Bulletproof Monk’ (2003) adapts underground comic

“Bulletproof Monk” (2003), based on a comic so obscure that it doesn’t have a Wikipedia page, was overlooked upon its release because it appeared to

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