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Latest ‘Ghostbusters’ sequel still doesn’t live up to the original

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Running Time: 
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This film from Sony Pictures opens exclusively in theaters on Friday, March 22.

Back in 1984, the comedy Ghostbusters was released into theaters and became a cultural phenomenon. Looking back on the feature, it was truly a rarity that benefitted from contrasting elements. The perfect comic timing of every cast member in the movie maximized every laugh from material more familiar to supernatural (and often scary) films. Even the 1989 sequel with the original cast couldn’t quite capture the same magic. Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire is the latest follow-up (after 2019’s Ghostbusters: Afterlife), mixing new cast members...

‘Problemista’ may divide viewers

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Rating: 3 out of 4

Running Time: 104 minutes

This feature from A24 is opening exclusively at cinemas in major markets on Friday, March 22.

Every so often there is a comedy that divides viewers over its tone and approach. Typically, these pictures have an oddball sense of humor and are described as anything from quirky to more negatively, peculiar or twee. Problemista is one of those films. Either you’ll be able to get on its wavelength and be entertained by its eccentric characters and their strange behavior, or you’ll find its tone grating and difficult to endure.

It won’t speak to everyone, but it did put a smile on this reviewer’s face.

Alejandro (Julio Torres, who...

Blu-ray/DVD Roundup for March 15, 2024

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Welcome to another look at some of the highlights arriving on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and DVD. This is one of the busiest editions in recent memory. It contains big Hollywood productions, small B-movies and just about everything in between. So, if you can’t make it out to the movies this week or need to stay indoors for a few days, be sure to give one of these titles a try!

BIG NEW RELEASES!



AIMEE: THE VISITOR: This low-budget science-fiction thriller from writer/producer/director Charles Band (Puppet Master, the Gingerdead Man series, the Evil Bong series) follows an introverted computer hacker who doesn’t like being around people. After code breaking and entering a secret server...

'Arthur the King’ fails to pull at the heartstrings

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Rating: 2 out of 4

 



Running Time: 107 minutes

This motion picture from Lionsgate Films opened exclusively at theaters on Friday, March 15.

 

In 2016, a biography about the leader of a Swedish adventure racing team was published. It stated that during a competition, the man encountered a local dog who traveled with the group and formed a personal bond with them. Arthur the King is an Americanized, exaggerated version of the story that tries very hard to pull on the heartstrings. It does have some sweet moments, but this adaptation never really feels convincing or strains to involve viewers on an emotional level.

After ignoring his team and embarrassing himself during an...

Blu-ray/DVD Roundup for March 8, 2024

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Welcome to another look at some of the highlights arriving on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and DVD. Next week is incredibly busy with several big tiles, while this edition features some curious independent efforts that may be of interest. So, if you can’t make it out to the movies this week or need to stay indoors for a while, be sure to give one of these titles a try!

BIG NEW RELEASES!




BOBCAT MORETTI: This independent feature involves an obese man who is diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. He decides to get healthy to try and combat the condition, taking up boxing, a sport his late father participated in. A trainer at his local gym decides to help and get him on the right path, helping...

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