Tag: adults and adolescents
Pet-lovers will revel in charming ‘A Dog’s Purpose’
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While cats are said to be blessed with nine lives, the clever canine at the center of “A Dog's Purpose,” voiced by...
‘Rogue One’ found to be a worthy ‘Star Wars’ entry
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With “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story,” last year’s promising re-ignition of the iconic franchise, “The Force Awakens,” gains a worthy and...
Who will save the Christmas festival in ‘Believe’?
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Evangelical Christian faith hovers in the background of the holiday-themed drama “Believe.” Though not as rose-colored in its outlook as some religiously-inspired...
‘Loving’ — Interracial love story becomes 1967 Supreme Court case
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Dignity and understatement are usually noble qualities in a film. “Loving,” the fact-based story behind a landmark 1967 Supreme Court decision, is...
No mistaking the entertainment value of ‘Moana’
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The same tropical setting that provided the backdrop for the 1949 musical “South Pacific” now lends its exotic flavor to the animated...
‘Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them’
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Fans of British novelist P.G. Wodehouse have a special place in their hearts for one of his most memorable comic creations, a...
The glorious and inspirational ‘Queen of Katwe’
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The glorious “Queen of Katwe” applies the traditional formula of an uplifting sports drama to the real-life story of a Ugandan chess...
‘Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children’
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Director Tim Burton is on his home turf with the gothic fantasy “Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children.”
While his adaptation of Ransom...
‘Kubo and the Two Strings’ not suitable for kids
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While it uses animation to recount the fantastical adventures of a young boy, “Kubo and the Two Strings” is not really suitable...