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‘Predator’ (1987) an elite showcase of Arnold, action, one-liners

Although “Predator” (1987) itself wasn’t part of the wider “Alien/Predator” franchise when it came out — the linkage would start with 1990’s “Predator 2” — it has

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How did the apes get that way in the first place? ‘Rise of the Planet of the Apes’ has the answers (Movie review)

A cool thing about science fiction novels is that not only do they explore future possibilities, they also inspire other writers’ imaginations; sometimes one writer’s

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First episode impressions: ‘Nikita’ (TV review)

Here are my first impressions of “Nikita,” which airs at 8 p.m. Central Thursdays on The CW. (more…)

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You’ll get a few chuckles out of expendable action flick ‘The Expendables’ (Movie review)

Nowadays, it’s not unexpected to see fight scenes that are edited at such a rapid-fire pace that it’s almost impossible to tell what’s going on,

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‘Pandorum,’ ‘Daybreakers,’ ‘Youth in Revolt,’ ‘Kick-Ass’ (Movie reviews)

When you’re hanging out with old friends, watching a movie is often the last resort when looking for something to do. After all, you can’t

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Summer movie preview: 10 movies John wouldn’t mind seeing (Commentary)

Sorry I’m late with my summer movie column this year. But at least I’m getting it out by Memorial Day, which used to mark the

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Fond farewell: ‘24’ (TV review)

“24” (7 p.m. Central Monday on Fox, two hours) On air: 2001-10, eight seasons Why it was great: When it was clicking, nothing on TV was more suspenseful.

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Uh oh, ‘24’ is back to its old (stupid) tricks (TV commentary)

Chloe is put in charge of CTU; Renee and Jack have sex less than an hour after Jack found President Hassan dead; Hassan’s widow agrees

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With an electromagnetic pulse bang, ‘24’ is back among TV’s elite dramas (Commentary)

If it were a sports team rather than a TV show, no one would have predicted “24’s” resurgence. When a team struggles, there are generally two options:

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‘24’ Season 8 starts tonight. Is there reason for optimism? (TV commentary)

“24” Season 8 starts with a two-hour premiere at 8 Central tonight (another two-hour block follows at 7 p.m. Central Monday). I haven’t been this NOT

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