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Going Ape: A Review of the “Planet of the Apes” Film Series

My young friends Joel and Jonah recently completed a Planet of the Apes marathon with their father, so this seemed like an appropriate time to reflect on the five films comprising the original Apes series. It’s impossible to discuss these…

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This Week’s New Releases Include “Overboard,” “Tully,” Kings,” and More!

It feels like July came and went so quickly we barely had time to catch our breath! Nevertheless, a new month is upon us, and with it the opportunity to check out many recent theatrical offerings that you may have…

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Check Out These Classics from Burt Lancaster, Kirk Douglas, Errol Flynn, and Other Hollywood Legends

We’ve said it before and we will most definitely say it again: There’s never been a better time to be a lover of classic cinema. Each week, scores of titles from throughout the ages are making their DVD and Blu-ray…

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Jane Powell and Howard Keel (But No Seven Brothers)

Big, splashy Broadway-style musicals had peaked in popularity when MGM released Hit the Deck in 1955. So, kudos to the studio for putting together an incredibly talented cast headlined by Jane Powell, Debbie Reynolds, and Ann Miller. Their male co-stars,…

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