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‘Happy Death Day 2U’ Is Just As Splendidly Self-Aware, Goofy & Loopy [Review]

February 12, 2019 1:20 pm

If there’s any horror sequel that’s worthy of a repeat, it's “Happy Death Day 2U.” Writer/director, Christopher Landon’s promising continuation of his surprisingly spry time loop PG-13 horror-comedy smash “Happ...

Though It Has Good Intentions ‘Once Upon A Deadpool’ Sadly Neuters The Foul-Mouthed Hero [Review]

Will Ashton

December 19, 2018 4:41 pm

News, Reviews

I’m not an executive at Fox. So far as I’ve known, I’ve never been in charge of the studio’s creative decisions. But if I had to harbor a guess, I’ve got a hunch as to why theaters around the world got a chance...

‘The House With A Clock In Its Walls’ Is Somewhat Charming But Doesn’t Quite Spellbound [Review]

Will Ashton

September 21, 2018 2:31 pm

News, Reviews

There's a storied history of horror directors making their way into family entertainment. The most apparent contemporary examples include Sam Raimi and Peter Jackson, two low-rent schlock masters who worked the...

Jennifer Garner’s ‘Peppermint’ Leaves A Bad Taste In Your Mouth [Review]

Will Ashton

September 11, 2018 5:46 pm

News, Reviews

Jennifer Garner first rose to prominence through her action-orientated work in both "Alias" and "Daredevil." The former, a popular ABC spy series created by J.J. Abrams and co-starring a pre-fame Bradley Cooper...

Comic-Con 2018 Preview: ‘Aquaman,’ ‘Glass,’ ‘Deadpool 2’ & More

Will Ashton

July 16, 2018 2:30 pm

News, Television

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Comic-Con isn’t what it used to be. The annual San Diego-hosted hotspot for all things comic book-related was once the official house of all things proudly nerdy and gleefully geeky, but it hasn’t hosted the sa...

‘Tag’ With Ed Helms, Jon Hamm, Jeremy Renner & More Isn’t A Game Worth Playing [Review]

Will Ashton

June 15, 2018 3:25 pm

News, Reviews

There's a tremendous documentary to be made in the premise for "Tag," the feature directorial debut of Jeff Tomsic. Inspired by a true story, the new comedy centers around a group of life-long friends who've pl...

The Best Films Of 2018… So Far

Will Ashton, Ryan Oliver and Rodrigo Perez

June 12, 2018 1:40 pm

Features, News

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2018 has been an odd year. The days churn by with grueling intensity, draining you emotionally with every single blow. Yet, you blink and suddenly, it’s June. How did that happen? Regardless of how 2018 has tre...

Molly Ringwald Talks ‘All These Small Moments,’ That New Yorker Piece, ‘Lady Bird’ And More [Interview]

Will Ashton

May 5, 2018 10:32 am

Interviews, News

TRIBECA FILM FESTIVAL: For over three decades, Molly Ringwald has made an undeniable impact on film and pop culture. The former teen superstar is best known for her roles in "The Breakfast Club," "Pretty in Pin...

Nicolas Cage Wants To Quit Acting In 3 Years And I Beg Him To Reconsider

Will Ashton

April 20, 2018 11:17 am

News

We might be seeing the last of Nicolas Cage soon. At least, if Nicolas Cage is to be believed. In Puerto Rico to promote his newest film, "Primal," Cage confessed that he only has "three or four more years" ...

‘Rampage’: A Surprisingly Boring Blockbuster That Dwayne Johnson’s Charisma Can’t Save [Review]

Will Ashton

April 11, 2018 4:05 pm

Features, News, Reviews

Say what you will about Brad Peyton's ("San Andreas") ridiculously goofy cinematic adaptation "Rampage," based on the 1986 arcade game of the same name, but it owns up to its inherent silliness. A big, brawny, ...

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