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It’s fun when the story behind a film is as fascinating as the film itself. In the case of “The…
Variety is the Spice of Life
Sometimes, all you need is a title to know if you’re going to like a movie. “Snakes on a Plane”…
The Appeal of Paul Rudd
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Now is a great time to go to the movies. No, not see “Ant-Man & Wasp: Quantumania”, though I did…
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