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A flawed, promising entry into the Star Wars story
In 1977, George Lucas revolutionized pop culture with the release of “Star Wars,” a sci-fi epic unlike anything before it. It had charismatic characters...
Dirty Grandpa” riddled with bad jokes
The all-star cast of “Dirty Grandpa,” including Zac Efron and Robert De Niro, is sadly this film’s only silver lining. Aside from the A-list...
“Krampus” Adds Unique Twist To Holiday Cheer
Courtesy of Universal Pictures
“Krampus” is a horror/dark comedy set during the holidays. It follows a little boy named Max (Emjay Anthony) as he somehow...
“The Hateful Eight” isn’t Tarantino’s Best or Worst
Courtesy of Weinstein Company
“The Hateful Eight” is the cinematic equivalent of eating an entire meal of potato chips. Sure, it’s good while you’re going...
“Secret of the Tomb” stretches tired concept
In another installment no one saw coming or particularly demanded, “Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb” seems to be the final movie...
Summer Arts Preview 2014
With the regular school year over, many students staying in Riverside are looking forward to what the locale has to offer in terms of...
“Hansel and Gretel: Witch Hunters” Review
At a glance, “Hansel and Gretel: Witch Hunters” seems like a fairytale mash-up of “Van Helsing” (2004), “The Brothers Grimm” (2005) and the “Underworld”...
“Parker” Review
As the star of director Taylor Hackford’s crime thriller “Parker,” Jason Statham (“The Expendables,” “The Transporter”) is part Robin Hood, part righteous villain and...
“Movie 43” Review
There isn’t much to say when it comes to the humorless, scatologically driven train wreck that is “Movie 43,” and that’s because there is...
Top 10 Family Holiday Movies
The holidays are all about spending time with the family. Problem is, between late nights at the office, scrambling for last-minute gift shopping and...