Mission: Impossible: Rogue Nation
byThe largely forgotten, wholly under-appreciated Tom Cruise action franchise has managed to remain under the radar in the superhero-movie era yet has done what…
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Vacation
byThe long-awaited reboot/sequel to a classic ’80s comedy series, it would be easy to view “Vacation” as a disaster-in-waiting, a bad idea from the…
Pixels
byAdam Sandler has almost reached the level of Eddie Murphy: a guy who once made a bunch of good movies but now mostly…
Trainwreck
byIt’s tempting to say Amy Schumer, comedian and star of the new film “Trainwreck,” is the “new sexy,” a reflection of the times when…
Ant-Man
byIf you are one of those people wondering when these comic book movies are going to run out of steam, you aren’t one…
The Gallows
byWhen was the last time we got a new horror slasher villain that really worked? The fact is, for every Michael Myers and Jason…
Self/Less
byHigh-concept sci-fi is a troublesome beast. It’s not considered nerdy to watch (though really, that concept is kind of going away in an age…
Magic Mike XXL
byGuys, want to really get in your girl’s good graces this weekend? Take her to “Magic Mike XXL.” Yes, seriously. To be sure, no…
Terminator Genisys
byWith an increasingly bizarre premise, new stars, and an aged Arnold Schwarzenegger, “Terminator Genisys” positively screams out “forced and tired! We are cashing in,…
Max
byTake four of cinema’s favorite things: dogs, kids, Marines, and true stories, throw them in a blender, pour and serve, and you have “Max,”…