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R) has to save the day

‘The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies’—Combat Fatigue Sets In.

Peter Jackson’s third “Hobbit” movie makes six Tolkein movies, total, and it’s a three-peat that’s heavy on the re-peat.

The Hunger Games: Mockingjay—Part 1. She’s Baaaaaaack.

Third installment of Katniss and her band of rebels fighting evil. Does she win? You gotta wait for #4.

L) hammers away at the blindfolded Bahari (Gael Garcia Bernal)

Stewart’s ‘Rosewater’: A Great Story, Brilliantly Told

“The Daily Show” host Jon Stewart trades in the laughs for this dark and compelling true story set in modern-day Iran.

November Cinema Preview

An early taste of Thanksgiving’s cinematic feast.

‘The Book of Life’: Too Much Plot, Gorgeously Illustrated

Step aside, Tim Burton. This new kids’ movie is over-written, but hey: The dead never loed so good.

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.

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