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THE MOVIE GUY: ‘Arrival’ of one of year’s best films
As much as I enjoy science fiction films, my preference goes to those harder stories that grapple with…
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Pecan Fest food is a big draw for first-time and long-time vendors alike
That unique blend of barbequed meats, powdered sugar and deep fry batter is virtually a hallmark of any…
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THE MOVIE GUY: ‘Strange’ but satisfying Marvel movie
Marvel Studios has another improbable hit on their hands in the form of “Dr. Strange.” This latest comic…
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Big effort more than a “production”
It may a hard-knock life, but at least admittance to it is relatively easy. For director and Memorial…
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THE MOVIE GUY: ‘Inferno’ more trick than treat
Remember when Dan Brown’s “The Da Vinci Code” was the hottest book on the New York Times Best…
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THE MOVIE GUY: Falling flat with the ‘the Joneses’
I think that comedian Zach Galifianakis is a very funny man, although you might not agree with me…
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THE MOVIE GUY: ‘Accountant’ adds up to minor fun
Ben Affleck’s new movie, “The Accountant,” is a strange mix of an action flick and a character study.…
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THE MOVIE GUY: ‘Girl on Train’ stops short of novel
I enjoyed reading Paula Hawkins’ best-selling novel “The Girl on the Train,” even if I did catch myself…
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THE MOVIE GUY: ‘Peregrine’ can’t keep the magic flowing
On paper, the new movie, “Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children” looks like a box office bullseye. The…
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THE MOVIE GUY: A charming rebirth for ‘Bridget Jones’
It’s been 12 years since we last saw Bridget Jones in a movie, so it’s a bit surprising…