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A family comedy produced by Tyler Perry starring Craig Robinson? Sounds like the makings of a hit — so how come “Peeples” sank without a trace at the box office?
A family comedy produced by Tyler Perry starring Craig Robinson? Sounds like the makings of a hit — so how come “Peeples” sank without a trace at the box office?
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Two great Eddie Murphy sketches go head to head.
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Steve Carell’s magician comedy looked destined to be a hit. Instead, it crashed and burned at the box office. Why didn’t it connect with audiences?
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The action star has been out of the game for almost 10 years. With “The Last Stand,” he’s hoping to launch a comeback that’s unlike anyone’s in Hollywood.
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The year was packed with memorable scenes and images. Our columnist remembers some of his favorites.
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The romantic drama starring Michelle Williams and Seth Rogen flew under the radar when it came out this summer. Now out on DVD, the movie deserves to find a bigger audience.
The “Here Comes the Boom” star is one of the screen’s most likable presences. So how come his movies are so terrible?
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We’re living in a golden age of female filmmakers. One of our best has just made her strongest film yet, a stunning adaptation of the Emily Brontë classic.
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