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Daily Archives: May 6, 2016
Movie Review: Updating “Risky Business” turns out to be a “Hard Sell”
Tina Fey never gave Katrina Bowden much to say or do on her TV show, “30 Rock.” All Cerie, her character, had to do was waltz on screen in some tight, revealing outfit, and Bowden’s work was done. Jaws dropped … Continue reading
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Weekend Movies: Marvel will make a mint, “Captain America” owns May
The reviews of “Captain America: Civil War,” have been overwhelmingly positive. Many are raves. Just like the reviews of “Barbershop: The Next Cut,” or “Star Wars: The Force Awakens.” I’ve been in that tiny minority, on all three occasions, shouting … Continue reading