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'In The Heights' Movie Review: An Epic Adaptation

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Jon M. Chu adapts Lin-Manuel Miranda’s hit Broadway show for the big screen in an epic way. The musical numbers are ambitious and grand in scope which brings Washington Heights to life. It's one of the best musical adaptations in a long time. Anthony Ramos proves he’s once again a rising star, but he’s not the only scene stealer.

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'Profile' Movie Review: An Intense Thriller Set Within A Computer Frame

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All the action for Timur Bekmambetov's PROFILE relies solely on the interactions of two characters Skyping on a computer screen. The claustrophobic nature of the cat and mouse thriller adds to the intensity of the story, and seems even more fitting during the pandemic which has only heightened the use of the online medium to connect with friends, family and strangers.

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What To Stream: Jupiters Legacy, Sons of Sam, The Marksman Reviews

This week on the Hollywood Critics Group's (HCA) podcast, "What to Stream," hosted by myself and guest host Jana Nagase of JanaonCamera.com, we give recommendations on what to watch or avoid on streaming platforms. This week we tackle Netflix's new superhero series, Jupiter's Legacy, the new docuseries, The Sons of Sam: Descent into Darkness, Liam Neeson's latest action thriller, THE MARKSMAN, Paramount+'s new series FromCradle to Stage, and which movie classics to revisit or watch for the first time. 

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Spiral' Movie Review: A Rapid Fire of Sadistic Deaths

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Chris Rock got the ball rolling on adding another entry to the SAW franchise with him starring in SPIRAL: FROM THE BOOK OF SAW. While SPIRAL does forge a new path in this latest chapter, the gimmicks are the same with a rapid line of deaths that will have squeamish viewers look away for the majority of the film.

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'Secrets of the Whales' Review: The Perfect Earth Day Series For Families

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National Geographic brings us SECRETS OF THE WHALES streaming on Disney+ for Earth Day. The 4-part series documents the behaviors and language of four whale species; the humpback, orcas, sperm whales and narwhals. SECRETS OF THE WHALES is a beautiful feat of filmmaking that takes the viewer up close and personal with these matriarchal creatures who are endearing and intelligent. 

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'Mortal Kombat' 2021 Review: A Non-Gamers Reaction

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The second attempt at adapting the MORTAL KOMBAT videogame hits movie theaters and HBO Max on April 23. Kano, Sonya Blade, Kung Lao , Liu Kang, Lord Raiden and a few game favorites come to life in the big screen live action adaptation. As a non-gamer of MORTAL KOMBAT, here's how the release stacks up as a film. 

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