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Vlad the Imapler (Luke Evans) standing over the vanquished. photo: Universal Studios

‘Dracula Untold’: Fresh Blood Or Just a Pain in the Neck?

This Dracula prequel, supposedly an origin story, is unashamedly unoriginal.

The October Cinema Preview: Trick or Treat?

A lo at the upcoming Hollywood movies, treats … and tricks.

baby! Tina Fey and Jason Bateman are brilliant in the roles of Wendy and her brother Judd

‘This Is Where I Leave You’ Leaves a Rich (But Odd) Taste

Here’s a smart and witty film that asks: How much upper-class angst can you take?

It's a shocking moment for Sophie (Elisabeth Moss) and Ethan (Mark Duplass).

A Lot to Like in ‘The One I Love’

Nothing is what it seems in the “The One I Love,” a compelling movie about a bad relationship and good filmmaking.

September Cinema Preview

A quick sneak at what the cinematic stork is bringing in September.

‘The Giver:’ Freedom’s Just Another Word for People to Act Like Fools

In the future you’re going to be happy … and you’ll hate it!

‘The Hundred-Foot Journey’: A Spicy Tale of Food and Romance

Lasse Hallstrom cos up a romantic comedy about two cultures clashing in the kitchen. Is it a full-course meal or just a lot of empty calories?

‘A Most Wanted Man’ Is a Most-Needed Kind of Movie

“A Most Wanted Man” is the late Phillip Seymour Hoffman’s last movie. A smart suspense thriller that keeps the audience entertained without a gunfight every few minutes.

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‘Dawn of the Planet of the Apes’: Smart Start & a Smashmouth Finish

“Dawn of the Planet of the Apes,” the second movie in this rebooted series, is much intelligent than most summer blockbusters but has the same tendency to resort to cinematic mayhem.

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‘Edge of Tomorrow’ Comes to the Edge of Greatness—Sometimes, Some Days

The world’s a hot mess! Quick, someone call Tom Cruise and see if he’s busy.

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