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Ad Astra (which is Latin for “to the stars”) rests firmly on the shoulders of Brad Pitt to carry it from start to finish. Directed by James Gray, it’s a slow, meditative story that focuses on personal stakes wrought large…
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Does anyone want to see a Men in Black sequel at this point? The second film was a dud and while the third film was marginally better, at this point it feels dated. Men in Black: International tries to revitalize…
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It was a safe bet going in that Doctor Who Series 11 was going to be unlike most seasons it was following. The arrival of a new showrunner, Chris Chibnall, and the start of Jodie Whitaker’s turn as the Doctor…
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