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Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017)
"Spider-Man: Homecoming" introduces Tom Holland as the third Spider-Man (although he did make an appearance in last year's "Captain America: Civil War"). The story follows a teenage Peter Parker as he is being mentored by Tony Stark and must balance superhero duties and high school homework. Director Jon [..]
Kill Switch (2017)
"Kill Switch" is a science fiction film about a man recruited to help an energy company siphon free power from a parallel universe. When it becomes apparent that the project is about to destroy both universes, he must travel to the parallel universe to straighten out [..]
The Case for Christ (2017)
"The Case for Christ" is the real-life story of atheistic journalist and investigative reporter Lee Strobel, who sets out on a journey to disprove the resurrection of Jesus and the entire basis of the Christian faith, due to his wife's conversion to Christianity. Director Jon Gunn [..]
Home Again (2017)
Reese Witherspoon plays a forty-year-old single mother who allows three young filmmakers to move into her guest house in "Home Again." All goes smoothly until her ex-husband and two grown daughters show up unexpectedly, with the comedy and drama proceeding from there. [..]
Three Guys Named Mike (1951)
Jane Wyman stars as an airline flight attendant who unwittingly falls for three different suitors - an airline pilot, a scientist, and an advertising executive - "Three Guys Named Mike." Once they discover each other, Jane must choose, once and for all! Director Charles Walters ("Easter Parade" 1948) [..]
Baywatch (2017)
"Baywatch" follows lifeguard Mitch Buchannon and his team, who must take down a drug lord to save their beach. Director Seth Gordon ("Horrible Bosses" 2011) and screenwriters Damian Shannon and Mark Swift put together a so-so movie version of the popular television series which ran on [..]
Darkest Hour (2017)
Gary Oldman delivers a tour de force with his Oscar-winning portrayal of Winston Churchill in "Darkest Hour." The film is set in 1940 when he took office as Prime Minister, as Germany steamrolls over most of Europe with the Anglo-Saxon isle squarely in its sights. Director [..]
American Assassin (2017)
"American Assassin" is the story of a man who is consumed by vengeance after his fiancee is killed in a terrorist attack, which interferes with his new job at the CIA, much to the concern of his managers. Weak direction by Michael Cuesta and the unexceptional screenplay [..]
War for the Planet of the Apes (2017)
Actor Andy Serkis certainly has the performance capture roles down to a science; his third time as the ape leader Caesar in "War for the Planet of the Apes" has drawn rave reviews for it sensitivity and depth. This sequel to "Rise of the Planet of [..]
My Best Friend’s Wedding (1997)
Julia Roberts plays a New York City food critic who realizes she is in love with her longtime best friend just as he announces his engagement to a younger woman in "My Best Friend's Wedding." She immediately flies to Chicago determined to sabotage the wedding over the course [..]