All posts by Jim Batts
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BAD MOMS – Review
So, the world has survived the (gasp!) GHOSTBUSTERS female reboot (did it really “ruin your childhood”, fellas?). Are...
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EAT THAT QUESTION: FRANK ZAPPA IN HIS OWN WORDS
With the recent release of WEINER, TICKLED, and DEPALMA in the last few months, 2016 is turning out...
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Director/ writer/ actor Gary Marshall dies at age 81
On Tuesday July 19, Hollywood lost a giant in the world of comedy with the passing of beloved...
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STAR TREK BEYOND – Review
The multiplex has been all about a certain science-fiction feature film franchise of late. I’m speaking of all...
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HUNT FOR THE WILDERPEOPLE – Review
Don’t put away that passport! And stop unpacking! After taking a cinematic road trip to New Zealand last...
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TICKLED – Review
Documentaries are often tagged with an unfair “rep’. Lots of people think of them as ultra somber, serious...
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MIKE AND DAVE NEED WEDDING DATES – Review
Summer’s in full swing with big family gatherings and social events. It’s the perfect time for some raunchy...
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THE SECRET LIFE OF PETS – Review
Need to get the kiddos outta’ that oppressive July heat? Public pool’s too crowded? What about the cool,...
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SWISS ARMY MAN – Review
For many, Summer is a time to “get away from it all”. That’s been a theme for lots...
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THERAPY FOR A VAMPIRE – Review
Summer just officially started just a few days ago, so Halloween is months away. Perhaps a great way to...
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DHEEPAN – Review
Is it ever truly possible to escape one’s past? Can you really alter the course of your life...
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WARCRAFT – Review
So, we’re almost at the halfway point for movie year 2016. Since we’re a few weeks into the...
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POPSTAR: NEVER STOP NEVER STOPPING – Review
Last week saw the wide release of one of the year’s best documentaries, WEINER. Through very funny (and...
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THE NICE GUYS – Review
Los Angeles is maybe known world-wide as an entertainment mecca, ground zero for all things that glitter, but...
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CAPTAIN AMERICA: CIVIL WAR – Review
It’s finally time to pack away the bulky Winter coats and jackets, or at least regulate them to...
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The Top 15 Heroes and Villains of CAPTAIN AMERICA: CIVIL WAR
Are you all ready to head to the multiplex this weekend for the latest action epics from the...
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SING STREET – Review
The sweet, sweet smell of nostalgia wafts through the multiplex this weekend with the release of writer/director John...
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A HOLOGRAM FOR THE KING – Review
Usually when the Middle East shows up in modern films it’s the setting for dramas and thrillers. The...
