Though underwhelming, The Secret Life of Pets is easier on the adult eye than preceding Minions.
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No Escape from stereotypes in action-thriller flick
No Escape is a middling summer blockbuster trapped in a bombastic and distracting netherworld of clichés and melodrama.
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A Good Old Fashioned Orgy
To send it out in style, Eric decides “A Good Old Fashioned Orgy” is the only proper end to such a long ride. The problem is simply convincing his small circle to join him. Uninhibited and (naturally) obese best bud (Tyler Labine, “Rise of the Planet of the Apes“) is in, but the uptight, BlackBerry-addicted […]
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A Good Old Fashioned Orgy
To send it out in style, Eric decides “A Good Old Fashioned Orgy” is the only proper end to such a long ride. The problem is simply convincing his small circle to join him. Uninhibited and (naturally) obese best bud (Tyler Labine, “Rise of the Planet of the Apes“) is in, but the uptight, BlackBerry-addicted […]
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Brevity, thy name is Sundance
In its continued celebration of stories, per Robert Redford’s introductory narration, the Sundance Institute has packaged seven acclaimed short films from its 2011 festival into one feature-length presentation. The results screen Thursday through Sunday at the Oklahoma City Museum of Art, and as with many such loosely themed compilations, the results comprise a mixed bag. […]
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How to Make It in America: The Complete First Season
That’s what the show’s about ostensibly, but really, it’s a look at how young New Yorkers live and love: sorta half-assed on both counts. Sad-sack Ben (Bryan Greenberg, “Friends with Benefits”) and street-smart Cam (Victor Rasuk, “Stop-Loss”) are two best buds seeking the next big thing after a venture in skateboard decks failed to take […]