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Review: “Maleficent” twists the classic fairy tale
“Maleficent” poster courtesy Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures “Maleficent” (2014) Rated: PG for sequences of fantasy action and violence, including frightening images Runtime: 1 hour, 37 minutes...
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Review: “Locke” is a tense one man show
“Locke” poster courtesy A24 “Locke” (2014) Rated: R for language throughout Runtime: 1 hour, 25 minutes Genre: Drama/Thriller My spoiler-free review: One man on a 90-minute drive on British freeways...
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Laff’s guide to Waterfront Film Festival 2014
Waterfront Film Festival 2014 poster by Ron English The 16th annual Waterfront Film Festival is almost here The Lakeshore tradition is back in South Haven for its second year! After moving from...
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Review: “Edge of Tomorrow” is worth repeat viewings
“Edge of Tomorrow” poster courtesy Warner Bros “Edge of Tomorrow” (2014) Rated: PG-13 for intense sequences of sci-fi action and violence, language and brief suggestive material Runtime: 1 hour, 53...
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Review: “How To Train Your Dragon 2” is even better than the first!
“How To Train Your Dragon 2” poster courtesy DreamWorks Animation “How To Train Your Dragon 2” (2014) Rated: PG for adventure action and some mild rude humor Runtime: 1 hour, 42 minutes Genre:...
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Review: “Snowpiercer” is revolutionary both in style and substance
“Snowpiercer” poster courtesy The Weinstein Company “Snowpiercer” (2014) Rated: R for violence, language and drug content Runtime: 2 hours, 6 minutes Genre: Action / Thriller /Sci-Fi My spoiler-free...
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“Into the Storm” filmed in Michigan
“Into the Storm” poster courtesy Warner Bros Fictional storm movie uses Michigan as its backdrop Originally titled “Category Six”, then filmed under the name “Black Sky”, “Into the Storm” was Directed...
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RIP: Robin Williams – his best characters, in my opinion
Robin Williams 2013 photo Robin Williams was one of the first comedians to catch my attention as a kid….. he was full throttle funny and made us laugh for decades… he will be remembered for dozens of...
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Review: “Avengers: Age of Ultron” is the biggest superhero spectacle yet
“Avengers: Age of Ultron” poster courtesy Disney-Marvel Studios “Avengers: Age of Ultron” (2015) Rated: PG-13 for intense sequences of sci-fi action, violence and destruction, and for some suggestive...
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“The End of the Tour” trailer, poster, and release info
“The End of the Tour” poster courtesy A24 “The End of the Tour” is about to begin in theaters Several shots from the filming in West Michigan in 2014 can be seen in the new trailer for “The End of the...
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Review: “Inside Out” entertains and educates about emotions
“Inside Out” poster courtesy Disney Pixar “Inside Out” (2015) Rated: PG for mild thematic elements and some action Runtime: 1 hour, 42 minutes Genre: Animation/ Fantasy/ Comedy My spoiler-free review:...
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Review: “Ant-Man” is the funniest superhero movie ever
“Ant-Man” poster courtesy Marvel Studios/Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures “Ant-Man” (2015) Rated: PG-13 for sci-fi action violence Runtime: 1 hour, 57 minutes Genre: Action, Sci-Fi My spoiler-free...
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Review: “Pixels” premise is ridiculous, writing is sloppy, and humor is PG-13...
“Pixels” courtesy Columbia Pictures “Pixels” (2015) Rated: PG-13 for some language and suggestive comments Runtime: 1 hour, 45 minutes Genre: Action, Comedy, Sci-Fi My spoiler-free review: There’s a...
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Grand Rapids restaurant in “The End of the Tour” scene
“The End of the Tour” New York Times anatomy of a scene series Grand Rapids New Beginnings restaurant featured in scene released online “The End of the Tour” is the focus of the latest New York Times...
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My Most Anticipated Fall 2015 Movies
My 6 most anticipated movies of the fall season September, October, November, and December… the last third of the movie calendar… usually delivers the best offerings of the year. And this year is no...
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