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‘Mortal Kombat’ Red Band Trailer: WB’s Gritty, Gory Martial Arts Film Adapts The Classic Video Game

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February 18, 2021 11:08 am
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FINISH HIM! Well, pick your poison. Would you rather engulf your opponent in flames or drop them onto a floor of spikes? These are just two choices for casual and hardcore gamers alike in “Mortal Kombat,” stil...
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‘Euphoria’ Special Part 2 Trailer: Hunter Schafer’s Jules Gets The Spotlight Treatment

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There are always two sides to every story, and the “Euphoria” COVID special is no exception. Viewers got to see how Rue (Zendaya) spent her Christmas Eve: in a diner having a vigorous back-and-forth with Ali (...
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‘Losing Alice’ Trailer: Ayelet Zurer Makes A Faustian Deal In Apple TV+ Limited Series

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January 12, 2021 11:27 am
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It’s about abandoning the drudgery of one’s existence and wanting more. It’s about living it up today and turning a blind eye to tomorrow. But it’s a consuming pursuit of self-indulgence and often leads to pro...
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‘In & of Itself’ Trailer: The Line Between Magic And Philosophy Is Blurred In Frank Oz’s Hulu Doc

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January 8, 2021 11:09 am
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From Harry Houdini to David Blaine, magicians have never ceased to hold audiences enraptured, turn the impossible into possible and spark the pervading question: “How did they do that?” The latter—however—is n...
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‘The Night’ Trailer: That Wake-Up Call Might Never Come In Kourosh Ahari’s Latest Film

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January 7, 2021 11:33 am
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There’s something much scarier in horror films than icons like Dracula or Michael Myers. Plus, you don’t have to look far and wide to find them. They’re kissing you goodbye every day and sitting across from yo...
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‘Land’ Trailer: Robin Wright Retreats From One Wilderness Into Another In Her Directorial Debut

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December 21, 2020 11:09 am
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Robin Wright has certainly made her mark in front of the camera. She was the subject of Cary Elwes’ affection and left him—quite literally—rolling in “The Princess Bride.” She also played the same kind of role...
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‘The Prom’ Trailer: Meryl Streep, Nicole Kidman & More Are Broadway Stars Looking To Brighten A Special Night

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November 26, 2020 9:17 am
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You’re on the cusp of taking the next big step in life. It’s been a long road to get here, but the finish line is in sight. So why not cut loose a little with friends and reminisce about all the best moments? ...
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‘Wild Mountain Thyme’ Trailer: Emily Blunt & Jamie Dornan Are Very Irish In New Romantic Comedy

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It’s always necessary to work for the things you really want. That goes for all facets of life, including love. Truth be told, not everyone is the modern incarnation of Don Juan or Casanova, though. If only th...
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‘Us Kids’ Trailer: New Doc Profiles A Resilient Youth Movement Telling America To Wake Up & Act

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“We call B.S.” This was the message from Stoneman Douglas High School shooting survivor Emma Gonzalez and many of her peers. Tragically, not a whole lot changed in the two years since it was spoken. But hope c...
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‘Archenemy’ Trailer: Joe Manganiello Is A Cosmic Crusader Looking To Do Some Good

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YA author Ann Aguirre wrote in her 2008 novel “Grimspace” that “Sometimes you find your heroes in the unlikeliest places.” She certainly meant finding strength in oneself, but it also rings true when it comes ...
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September 14, 2020 10:27 am
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Good writing is just about impossible to master. Sure, it’s about using grammar properly—at least for the most part—and having some semblance of organization. But it all boils down to the content. Sometimes, t...
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‘Nomadland’ Teaser Trailer: Frances McDormand Goes The Way Of The Wanderer In New Festival Darling From Chloe Zhao

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September 8, 2020 9:04 am
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Nobody knows what the next few months hold for the U.S. As far as the current situation, racial injustice rearing its ugly head, a drastic economic downturn and a deadly pandemic are just three of the reasons ...
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‘The World To Come’ First Look Clip: Vanessa Kirby & Katherine Waterston’s Love Story Is Way Ahead Of Its Time

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September 6, 2020 9:26 am
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Multiple faiths believe in its concept. And frankly, people should be hopeful that it happens sooner rather than later. The idea of a new world is not something that refers to heaven and/or where one goes afte...
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‘Death On The Nile’ Trailer: Kenneth Branagh Investigates A Crime Of Passion With Gal Gadot, Armie Hammer & More

Andrew Hrip
August 19, 2020 9:31 am
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Hercule Poirot’s last on-screen outing certainly left mixed messages. And not just with critics. While not a moral victory by any means, justice of a sort was served by passengers on the Orient Express. As the...
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‘New Mutants’: First Clip + The Cast Gets You Prepped For The Superhero Film As Tickets Go On Sale

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August 18, 2020 12:57 pm
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Saying that the status of the much-anticipated “The New Mutants” has been a bit scattered can be likened to a few familiar parallels. Some might say it’s like Cyclops minus his visor or sunglasses. Others woul...
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