It's August, a month that traditionally serves as a dumping ground for summer blockbuster also-rans. Face it, if the Hollywood suits really thought a movie was good, they would have released it back in May at the height of the frenzy. Take Michael Bay's reboot of 80s/90s comic book phenom Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, which […]
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Movie Review: Devil’s Knot unravels nothing new
The well-acted dramatization of Mara Leveritt’s true crime book pales in comparison to previous efforts.
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Captain America protects the S.H.I.E.L.D.
The Winter Soldier is Marvel’s biggest and best cinematic extravaganza to date.
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A Q&A with the “ubiquitous” Kevin Nealon
The comedian, SNL vet and Weeds star headlines the Improv this week
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300: Rise of a Franchise
The Greek navy fight their Athens off in this satisfying second chapter.
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That Awkward Moment offers cause to give pause
Zac Efron-centric bromantic-comedy is cliched and angsty but still enjoyable.
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Ride Along can’t even pull the trailer
Kevin Hart isn’t enough to elevate this flick beyond standard buddy-cop fare.
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Grudge Match can’t go the distance
Stallone-De Niro boxing dramedy lacks heart and cheek.
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Out of the Furnace burns out quickly
The gritty and ambitious would-be thriller is well-acted but will leave you cold.
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The Book Thief tries too hard
Excellent performances can’t save this latest cinematic exploration of the Holocaust.
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Thor: The Dark World shines brightly
There’s a lot to love about the latest adventures of Marvel’s hammer-swinging god.
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The Counselor has no defense
Heavy-handed and light on suspense, Ridley Scott’s latest is an enjoyable letdown.
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A.C.O.D. is far from grade-A
Pseudo-comedic drama about a child of divorce is neither funny nor serious enough to be good.
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Prost! Oktoberfest comes to Tampa
A look at some of the best upcoming Oktoberfests.
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Gravity will draw you in
Sandra Bullock and George Clooney rock it in outer space.
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Runner Runner is by the numbers
Ben Affleck and Justin Timberlake star in a thriller that sticks to the formula and flops.
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Don Jon is sexy fun
Joseph Gordon-Levitt’s directorial debut is worth a one-night stand.
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Hugh Jackman takes no Prisoners
Jake Gyllenhaal co-stars in a suspenseful thriller that will keep you guessing.