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‘Midnight Run’ (1988) propelled by De Niro, Grodin

“Midnight Run” (1988) is a classic not-too-serious road actioner featuring tough guys and tough talk. You can watch it without feeling queasy aftereffects, despite its

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‘Darkman’ (1990) is Sam Raimi’s DIY superhero

It’s hard to believe now, but in 1990, director Sam Raimi (the “Evil Dead” trilogy) couldn’t get any superhero property to let him make it

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‘V for Vendetta’ (2006) a gorgeous revolution

When I saw “V for Vendetta” in theaters in 2006, having gone in mostly cold, it washed over me like a new, surprising experience. Although

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‘Nate and Hayes’ (1983) swashbuckles to South Pacific

“Nate and Hayes” (1983) was probably not a passion project for John Hughes – who co-writes the screenplay with David Odell (“Supergirl”), from a story

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Series goes to hell in ‘Crow: Wicked Prayer’ (2005)

I like the first three “Crows” probably more than I should based on their quality, but the fourth and last entry, “The Crow: Wicked Prayer” (2005)

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‘Screamers: The Hunting’ (2009) a redundant trek

With the sequel “Screamers: The Hunting” (2009), we get further away from the Philip K. Dick source material adapted into 1995’s “Screamers”: the 1953 short

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‘The Crow: Salvation’ (2000) serves up more Goth ennui

“The Crow: Salvation” (2000) is the third straight “Crow” film where I see objective filmmaking and storytelling problems, yet I still kind of like it.

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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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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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