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10 movies and TV shows John is looking forward to in 2018 (Commentary)

Here are 10 TV shows and movies I have high hopes for in the new year: “The X-Files” (TV show, 8 p.m. Eastern Wednesdays, starting

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‘Harry Potter’ at the movies: Magic and amateur acting clash in ‘Sorcerer’s Stone’ (2001) (Review)

It’s been 17 years since the cinematic birth of “Harry Potter,” meaning the film series is now old enough to do something Harry, Ron and

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John’s top 10 movies of 2017

For me, 2017 goes in the books as the year when we don’t have to comment on special effects anymore. In major motion pictures, they

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‘Pitch Perfect 3’ ends the franchise on a low note (Movie review)

“Pitch Perfect 3” is far and away the weakest film in the franchise. It feels incomplete yet somehow oddly overstuffed, with some story elements that

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‘The Greatest Showman’ wears its heart and its flaws on its sleeve (Movie review)

I was in the tank for “The Greatest Showman” from the first trailer, so take my brief remarks here with a grain of salt. (more…)

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John’s top 10 TV shows of 2017

We’re living in a historical transitional period for TV, as streaming services compete with traditional networks and cable/satellite channels for our entertainment dollar. As such,

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‘Better Watch Out’ a surprise gift of holiday-themed horror (Movie review)

I give a soft recommend to “Better Watch Out” – now available to stream for 99 cents on Amazon Prime – for anyone who hasn’t seen

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John’s top 40 ‘Star Wars’ comic book stories: The top 10

Concluding the countdown of my top 40 “Star Wars” comic stories, here are my top 10: 10. “Dark Empire” Six-issue series, 1991-92, Tom Veitch, Cam

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John’s top 40 ‘Star Wars’ comic book stories: Nos. 20-11

Continuing the countdown of my top 40 “Star Wars” comic stories, here are Nos. 20-11: 20. “Jango Fett: Open Seasons” Four-issue series, 2002, Haden Blackman,

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John’s top 40 ‘Star Wars’ comic book stories: Nos. 30-21

Continuing the countdown of my top 40 “Star Wars” comic stories, here are Nos. 30-21: 30. “The Dynasty Trap” “Jabba the Hutt” Issue 3, 1995,

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