Director Jon Favreau’s reimagining of the classic Disney cartoon is more than just a typical live-action remake. It reshapes the famous narrative in a visually stunning, accessible way.
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Batfleck Begins
While ‘Batman v Superman’ wasn’t all fans had hoped it would be, the film set the stage for what could be the finest Batman iteration to date.
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McCarthy’s ‘The Boss’ Is Brash, But Decidedly Dull
With McCarthy enters into her husband’s sophomore directorial venture alongside the loose narrative and unhelpful supporting cast, comedically ‘The Boss’ looks as though it will come out deep in the red.
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Linklater Gets Philosophical Between Batting Practice and Bong Rips in ‘Everybody Wants Some!!’
In the 1980s, just like now, everybody wants some, but what is it? Explored through the master of the past director Richard Linklater, a group of college freshman try find the answer in the question in the waning days of summer.
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Zack Snyder Squanders ‘Batman v Superman’ With a Pocket Full of Kryptonite
In the ultimate gladiator match, Batman and Superman square off. But even in the heat of battle, viewers are lead to wonder if the heart of the film lies elsewhere.
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Indiana Jones and the Last Tapioca Pudding
Do we need another Indiana Jones? And would we want to see our noble hero old, worn, and tired? What adventures truly await the famed archaeologist as he edges into his 80’s?
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Monsters Lurk In and Out of the Shadows in ’10 Cloverfield Lane’
Though this may not be the ‘Cloverfield’ sequel fans were expecting, ’10 Cloverfield Lane’ remains a fascinating piece that uses tension and unease to draw viewers to the edge of their seats.
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‘Whiskey Tango Foxtrot’ Satirizes, Scrutinizes the War in Afghanistan
Proving that laughter did not truly abscond Afghanistan amidst war and strife, ‘Whiskey Tango Foxtrot’ never fails to show the funny side to a tragic era in American history.
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Leo the Rambunctious
While this may be one of Leo’s younger and less know roles, ‘Marvin’s Room’ showed audiences that the young actor could hold his own among big name stars like Meryl Streep and Diane Keaton.
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Leo the Lunatic
DiCaprio has accepted many a daunting role over the course of his career, but nothing beats his stellar performance as a murderous mental patient in Scorsese’s ‘Shutter Island.’
