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Rated PG-13 for prolonged sequences of action and violence including intense gunfire and explosions, some language and a brief sexual image.Starring Channing Tatum, Jamie Foxx, Maggie Gyllenhaal and James WoodsDirected by Roland Emmerich (Independence Day, Day After Tomorrow)I liked this film the first time I saw it…when it was called Olympus Has Fallen.Capitol Policeman John Cale has just been...
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Riddick (1/14/2014)

Rated R for strong violence, language and some sexual content/nudity.Starring Vin Diesel, Dave Bautista, Katee Sackhoff, Bokeem Woodbine and Karl UrbanDirected by David Twohy (Pitch Black and Chronicles of Riddick)Riddick rules the Dark…and the box office.Riddick, the latest chapter of the groundbreaking saga that began with 2000’s hit sci-fi film Pitch Black and 2004’s The Chronicles of Riddick reunites...
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Rated PG for some rude humor and actionStarring Neil Patrick Harris, Sofia Vergara, Hank Azaria, George Lopez (voice) and Katy Perry (voice)Directed by Raja Gosnell (Smurfs and Scooby-Doo)More Smurf.The evil wizard Gargamel creates a couple of mischievous Smurf-like creatures called the Naughties that he hopes will let him harness the all-powerful, magical Smurf-essence. But when he discovers that only...
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Rated PG for mild language.Starring Harry Styles, Zayn Malik, Niall Horan, Louis Tomlinson and Liam PayneDirected by Morgan Spurlock (Super Size Me)I’m not a Directioner, but after this movie, I am a One Direction fan.One Direction: This is Us is a captivating and intimate all-access look at life on the road for the global music phenomenon. Weaved with stunning...
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Rated PG for some mild action and rude humor.Starring the voices of Dane Cook, Val Kilmer, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Brad Garrett, John Cleese, Teri Hatcher, Anthony Edwards, Sinbad and Cedric the EntertainerDirected Klay HallDisney/Pixar and an all-star cast…it’s a no-brainer. Yep it’s a no-brainer. From above the world of Cars comes Disney's Planes, an action-packed animated comedy adventure featuring Dusty...
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Rated PG-13 for some violent images, sexual content, smoking, partying and brief language.Starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Tobey Maguire, Carey Mulligan and Joel EdgertonDreiected by Baz Luhrmann (Australia, Moulin Rouge! and Romeo + Juliet)The Great Gatsby really isn’t that Great. The Great Gatsby follows Fitzgerald-like, would-be writer Nick Carraway (Tobey Maguire) as he leaves the Midwest and comes to New York...
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Rated PG for thematic elements and brief teen drinkingStarring AJ Michalka, James Denton, Shawnee Smith and Kevin PollakDirected by Brad J. Silverman (No Greater Love)Brittney, Katy and now Gracie. Grace Unplugged is an inspirational movie about Grace Rose Trey, a talented 18-year-old singer from a small town in Alabama. Each week Grace plays with her dad in the church’s...
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