Writer: Rob Marvin

The livin' is easy: Summer welcomes epic movie selection with some familiar faces

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The livin' is easy: Summer welcomes epic movie selection with some familiar faces

April 25, 2013 at 1:10 am

Old-time hero: Jackie Robinson biopic is conventional, but inspiring, heartfelt portrayal of No. 42

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Old-time hero: Jackie Robinson biopic is conventional, but inspiring, heartfelt portrayal of No. 42

April 18, 2013 at 12:30 am

Celebrating 'Sandlot': Revisiting the most gloriously nostalgic kids movie of all time for 20-year anniversary

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Celebrating 'Sandlot': Revisiting the most gloriously nostalgic kids movie of all time for 20-year anniversary

April 11, 2013 at 12:12 am

Home of the brave: Eye-catching special effects, gratuitous violence drive predictably enjoyable patriotic action flick

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Home of the brave: Eye-catching special effects, gratuitous violence drive predictably enjoyable patriotic action flick

April 3, 2013 at 11:20 pm

Girls gone wild: Debauched, blood-soaked indie art film “Spring Breakers” accomplishes trippy, bikini-clad fever dream

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Girls gone wild: Debauched, blood-soaked indie art film “Spring Breakers” accomplishes trippy, bikini-clad fever dream

March 27, 2013 at 10:42 pm

Under the rainbow: ‘Wizard of Oz’ prequel is corny and clumsy and humdrum, oh my!

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Under the rainbow: ‘Wizard of Oz’ prequel is corny and clumsy and humdrum, oh my!

March 20, 2013 at 9:10 pm

Tall tale: Amusing fairytale reboot provides mildly fun but forgettable entertainment

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Tall tale: Amusing fairytale reboot provides mildly fun but forgettable entertainment

March 7, 2013 at 3:48 am

Built to last: The Vanderbuilts release new album, prepare to graduate and keep playing music

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Built to last: The Vanderbuilts release new album, prepare to graduate and keep playing music

March 4, 2013 at 12:59 am

Over the hill: Lifeless sequel is a B-movie stuffed with mindless action, a 'Die Hard' only in name

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Over the hill: Lifeless sequel is a B-movie stuffed with mindless action, a 'Die Hard' only in name

February 28, 2013 at 12:12 am

The Oscars preview: Inside the longest, most infuriating award show that people still watch anyway

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The Oscars preview: Inside the longest, most infuriating award show that people still watch anyway

February 20, 2013 at 10:46 pm

Syracuse-based Indie-folk rockers The Vanderbuilts release new single

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Syracuse-based Indie-folk rockers The Vanderbuilts release new single

February 13, 2013 at 10:52 pm

25 Years of Die Hard: John McClane has aged a lot since 1988, but he can still kick your ass.

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25 Years of Die Hard: John McClane has aged a lot since 1988, but he can still kick your ass.

February 13, 2013 at 8:27 pm

Dead like me: Cute but conventional zombie love story makes for amusing undead entertainment

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Dead like me: Cute but conventional zombie love story makes for amusing undead entertainment

February 6, 2013 at 10:41 pm

Make it stop: Star-stuffed flick 'Movie 43' proves star power isn't enough to keep the movie from going down the drain

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Make it stop: Star-stuffed flick 'Movie 43' proves star power isn't enough to keep the movie from going down the drain

January 31, 2013 at 12:25 am

Mad love: Passionate acting, lively writing spark unconventional, wildly entertaining 'Silver Linings Playbook'

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Mad love: Passionate acting, lively writing spark unconventional, wildly entertaining 'Silver Linings Playbook'

January 24, 2013 at 2:47 am

Manhunt: It took more than a decade to find and kill Osama bin Laden. “Zero Dark Thirty” is the true story of what happened from 2001-11.

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Manhunt: It took more than a decade to find and kill Osama bin Laden. “Zero Dark Thirty” is the true story of what happened from 2001-11.

January 16, 2013 at 9:54 pm

Floating away: Breathtaking visuals and moving lead performance buoy fantastical CGI adventure

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Floating away: Breathtaking visuals and moving lead performance buoy fantastical CGI adventure

December 6, 2012 at 2:44 am

Making history: Deft acting, nuanced filmmaking bring Spielberg’s absorbing ‘Lincoln’ to life

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Making history: Deft acting, nuanced filmmaking bring Spielberg’s absorbing ‘Lincoln’ to life

November 29, 2012 at 12:24 am

License to thrill: Latest Bond film showcases talented cast against breathtaking backdrops

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License to thrill: Latest Bond film showcases talented cast against breathtaking backdrops

November 15, 2012 at 12:52 am

Virtual playground: Animated arcade quest is a winning combo of childish excitement and nostalgia

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Virtual playground: Animated arcade quest is a winning combo of childish excitement and nostalgia

November 8, 2012 at 12:49 am

Time warped: Array of stars and eye-popping visuals can’t salvage convoluted adaptation

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Time warped: Array of stars and eye-popping visuals can’t salvage convoluted adaptation

November 1, 2012 at 1:12 am

Mission accomplished: Vivid direction, lively performances bring "Argo" to life

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Mission accomplished: Vivid direction, lively performances bring "Argo" to life

October 25, 2012 at 2:57 am

Holy Shih Tzu: Dog-napping hijinks, eccentric actors tie together madcap comedy

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Holy Shih Tzu: Dog-napping hijinks, eccentric actors tie together madcap comedy

October 18, 2012 at 12:39 am

Film festival lets students view movies through different lens

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Film festival lets students view movies through different lens

October 15, 2012 at 12:07 am