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REDMAYNE CAST IN HARRY POTTER PREQUEL: Actor Eddie Redmayne has signed on to star in the forthcoming Harry Potter prequel,Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, the Warner Bros. studio announced that Redmayne will play Newt Scamander, the magizoologist of the wizarding world, who … Continued
Movie: San Andreas [HD] PG-13, 1 hour 54 minutes Grade: Special effects = A, Plot = C, Dialogue = C In a Nutshell: There are a lot of moving rocks in this movie, but the best one is … Continued
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Movie: Survivor PG-13, 1 hour 36 minutes Grade: C In a Nutshell: Not particularly great, nor terrible, this international thriller is a mash-up of movies you probably really enjoyed, like: The Bourne Identity, Salt, and The Fugitive. I … Continued
Movie: Poltergeist PG-13, 1 hour 33 minutes Grade: C In a Nutshell: Ok, let me first say that I don’t like watching scary movies, but I had requests to review this one….so you better appreciate my sacrifice! … Continued
Movie: Tomorrowland PG, 1 hour 47 minutes Grade: A- In a Nutshell: Are you a dreamer? If so, this Disney film will capture your heart. Kids will love the non-stop action and futuristic ideas that feel more like … Continued
Movie: The Age of Adaline PG-13, 1 hour 49 minutes Grade: B In a Nutshell: So, staying young and gorgeous forever is a problem? It’s hard to feel very sorry for the protagonist in this story. I suppose … Continued
Movie: Pitch Perfect 2 GP-13, 1 hour 54 minutes Grade: B In a Nutshell: If you’re easily offended, this film is not for you. Every group that exists is a target for distasteful jokes by writer Kay Cannon … Continued
Movie: 5 Flights Up PG-13, 1 hour 32 minutes Grade: B In a Nutshell: Based on the novel Heroic Measures by Jill Ciment, this wry dramedy showcases the charming duo Morgan Freeman and Diane Keaton. It’s a coming-of-age … Continued
Movie: Maggie PG-13, 1 hour 35 minutes Grade: C In a Nutshell: Arnold Schwarzenegger kicking zombie butt….what’s not to like? Well, it’s not as exciting as that sounds. In fact, there aren’t very many actual zombies in this post-apocalyptic movie. … Continued