All posts by Jim Batts
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SCREAM (2022) – Review
So, for the last four weekends, one film has dominated, really ruled the box office. I’m talking about...
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THE 355 – Review
So who’s ready to start 2022 with a bang? Or rather several bangs, lotsa’ chases, mixed-martial arts “throw-downs”,...
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LICORICE PIZZA – Review
Even though many families exchange their presents on the night before the big day, the best Christmas present...
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AMERICAN UNDERDOG – Review
So, you’ve survived the big holiday rush and are feeling a bit restless after the big meal. Perhaps...
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THE KING’S MAN – Review
So, here’s a bit of a “flip”. This pre-holiday Wednesday sees the release of two sequels, SING 2...
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SING 2 – Review
So, did you blow out your vocal cords when you went from house to house caroling this holiday...
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SPIDER-MAN: NO WAY HOME – Review
Who’s ready for a holiday road trip? Oh, the destination? It’s Christmas time in the Marvel Cinematic Universe!...
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NIGHTMARE ALLEY (2021) – Review
Step right up, folks. Even though the temps are dipping (in most states), the fine folks in “Tinsel-Town’...
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ENCOUNTER (2021) – Review
The holiday season is often a festive time for families, with lots of parties and out-of-town guests. But...
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BEING THE RICARDOS – Review
As awards season is now in full swing, just what subject is the source of the newest work...
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FLEE – Review
This weekend sees the release of a new documentary concerning a subject that’s been covered extensively in the...
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BRUISED (2021) – Review
So, did last week’s big release, KING RICHARD, spark your interest in “female-centric” sports flicks? Maybe just a...
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ENCANTO – Review
So, you didn’t think we’d go through the year’s last two big holidays without a brightly-wrapped animated gift...
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C’MON C’MON – Review
With the first of the two big end-of-the-year holidays upon us, many theatres will be showing family films....
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KING RICHARD – Review
As we close in another year at the cinema, it’s time for another entry in a genre that’s...
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GHOSTBUSTERS: AFTERLIFE – Review
What at first seems to be a nostalgic multiplex return trip to a much-beloved flick from decades ago,...
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THE POWER OF THE DOG – Review
Just a few weeks after THE HARDER THEY FALL, Netflix gives us another sprawling Western. Ah, but there...
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TICK, TICK…BOOM! – Review
2021 could be remembered as a pivotal year in the history of movie musical adaptations. Of course, this...
