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Godzilla vs. Kong movie review: whole earth monster catalog

Fri, Apr 02, 2021
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Everything a monster movie needs: Monsters, natch. Cute kids who Know Things. Nerdy-hot scientists. Spectacular sci-fi visions. Humor but no cheese. Warmth but no schmaltz. And a superb green message.

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Godzilla: King of the Monsters movie review: gives new meaning to the phrase “disaster movie”

Sat, Jun 01, 2019
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An absolute mess, and nowhere near enough monster action. Does not give good disaster. No fun at all. Makes me long for guys in rubber monster suits awkwardly sparring. At least you could see them.

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Game Night movie review: triumph of the nerds

Tue, Feb 27, 2018
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Absolutely hilarious, full of smart snarksters, comedic suspense, and gleeful smashing of action-movie clichés. Part screwball comedy, part romantic adventure, all pure movie-movie joy.

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Carol movie review: flung out of space

Thu, Jan 14, 2016
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Flawless in every way: sumptuous visually and emotionally. One of the more mature and sophisticated romances the big screen has ever seen.

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question of the day: What do you think of the Emmy Awards results?

Mon, Sep 19, 2011
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The Emmy Awards for excellence in American television were handed out last night, and one of the biggest winners wasn’t American at all: Downton Abbey…

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