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F9 First Reactions Call New Fast & Furious a Chaotic, Action-Packed Slice of Escapism

The first reactions and reviews to Fast & Furious 9 have now started to emerge. Directed by Justin Lin, F9 was originally scheduled for worldwide release in April 2020, but was pushed back multiple times amid the ongoing global situation. So, after so many delays and setbacks, was the ninth installment in the hugely popular

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Gruesome Torture Meets Comedy Club Hilarity

Sadistic and gruesome torture meets comedy club delivery in the most humorous horror film in recent memory. Spiral, the ninth installment of the Saw franchise, breaks from the mold with a decidedly different perspective. Chris Rock takes the lead as a second generation detective matching wits with a Jigsaw copycat killer. The mystery at the

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Sacha Baron Cohen Almost Played a Mime in a Movie Audiences Won’t Ever See

In 2019, Disney acquired Fox for a reported $71.3 billion in one of the biggest and most talked about deals in Hollywood history. The move was controversial for a number of reasons, not least the fact that Disney soon announced that it was axing a large number of existing Fox movies in development after the

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Spiral Reviews Are In, Has Chris Rock Saved the Saw Franchise?

Many horror fans could not believe their luck when it was announced that both Chris Rock and Samuel L. Jackson had added their names and talents to a Saw spin-off. With many expecting something different to what has come before in the franchise, how has Spiral: From the Book of Saw fared with critics now

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Ruthless Villains Steal the Show in Fiery Thriller

Those Who Wish Me Dead is a fiery and intense thriller dominated by a pair of spectacularly ruthless villains. Angelina Jolie stars as a traumatized smokejumper who’s forced to defend a fleeing boy from elite assassins. Adapted from the novel by Michael Koryta, the film has a simple plot with meager character exposition. But hits

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Army of the Dead Reviews Are Here, Has Zack Snyder Crafted His Zombie Masterpiece?

The first reviews for Netflix’s Army of the Dead are in, so has director Zack Snyder managed to reinvent the zombie genre as he had hoped, or is the movie just another patchwork quilt of slow-motion sequences and nonsensical plot devices? Well, the movie currently holds a 77% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes thus far,

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Zack Snyder’s Glorious Return to the Zombie Genre

Zack Snyder continues his glorious comeback with a brain-splattering, action-packed new take on the zombie genre. Army of the Dead is a heist film that takes place in a Las Vegas overrun by flesh eaters. Don’t think of it as Ocean’s Eleven meets The Walking Dead. The film sets up a zombie scenario with a

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Mads Mikkelsen Leads a Terrific Ensemble in This Brilliant Black Comedy

Riders of Justice is an absolutely brilliant Danish film that cleverly crosses multiple genres. What begins as a revenge thriller turns into a wicked black comedy with a whole lot of heart. A superb ensemble cast, led by the always fantastic Mads Mikkelsen, will have you laughing out loud and cringing at the same time.

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9 Can’t-Miss Experiences At The Highly Rated Omaha Zoo

When you think about visiting a zoo, you might not be too excited right off the bat. You likely envision some lions in a cage and a lonely elephant or two. Well, I’m happy to tell you that your visit to Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium will be much, much more than you anticipated.

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Emilia Clarke Stuns in Backwoods True Crime Thriller

Emilia Clarke single-handedly lifts Above Suspicion with a gritty and brutal performance. The film is adapted from an infamous true crime that took place decades ago in the backwoods of the Appalachian Mountains. An illicit affair between an informant and an FBI agent spins out of control with tragic consequences. Above Suspicion is loaded with

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