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The BFG (2016)
The first and so far only film directed by Steven Spielberg for Walt Disney Pictures was a big bomb at the box office - and just a downright weird movie. "The BFG" is the story of giants raiding homes in England, kidnapping children, and then eating [..]
Moana (2016)
"Moana" is an animated musical film about the daughter of a Polynesian tribal chief who goes on a journey across the Pacific Ocean to save her people. Directors John Musker and Ron Clements and screenwriter Jared Bush did a fantastic job of creating this feel-good movie, [..]
Doctor Strange (2016)
The Marvel Cinematic Universe has come out with its most unusual superhero to date - "Doctor Strange." Actor Benedict Cumberbatch uses his considerable acting skills and offbeat persona to portray Dr. Stephen Strange, a neurosurgeon who loses the use of his hands in an automobile [..]
Star Trek: Horizon (2016)
"Star Trek: Horizon" is a science fiction drama about the star ship Horizon and her involvement in the Romulan War, set after the fourth season of "Star Trek: Enterprise" and prior to the original "Star Trek" series. This is a "fan production" directed and written by [..]
For the Love of Spock (2016)
"For the Love of Spock" is a biographical documentary directed by Adam Nimoy that explores the life of his father Leonard Nimoy. It takes a comprehensive look at the entire life of the elder Nimoy from childhood to his famous role as Mr. Spock of "Star [..]
Star Trek Beyond (2016)
"Star Trek Beyond" continues the story of the crew of the star ship Enterprise which has been ambushed and crash-lands on an inhospitable planet, where the crew struggles to survive. Director Justin Lin ("The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift" 2006) put together a high-quality [..]
Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016)
An indication that Hollywood has run out of ideas may be that they have produced a film pitting two popular superheroes against each other in "Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice." Director Zach Snyder ("300" 2007) does convince viewers to buy the premise that Bruce Wayne [..]
The Secret Life of Pets (2016)
"The Secret Life of Pets" is an animated comedy movie telling the story of what goes on when pet owners go to work, including dogs, cats, rabbits, hamsters, birds, et. al. Director Chris Renaud ("Despicable Me" 2010) put together an amusing and humorous story which is great entertainment [..]
Finding Dory (2016)
Walt Disney Pictures and Pixar Animation Studios took thirteen years to develop a sequel to "Finding Nemo" (2003), and it was well worth the wait. "Finding Dory" tells the amusing story of a memory-challenged fish named Dory on a journey to be reunited with her parents. [..]
Captain America: Civil War (2016)
Disagreement among the superheroes of the Marvel Cinematic Universe about government oversight of their organization is the subject of "Captain America: Civil War." The top-rate screenplay by Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely has them splintered into two factions: The limited government group led by Steve [..]