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The live-action ‘Moana’ is a lifeless carbon copy of an animated classic

The live-action ‘Moana’ is a lifeless carbon copy of an animated classic

Say what you will about them, but the Disney live-action remakes have at least given us a choice. Which would you rather see? A spirited, soaring, animated “Moana,” or a purposeless remake featuring Dwayne Johnson with Fabio hair?

 
‘Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass’ not quite ‘Wet Hot’ fun

‘Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass’ not quite ‘Wet Hot’ fun

Comedy is a matter of taste and preference. Which is the dilemma one finds oneself in with “Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass,” a very strange and shaggy Hollywood satire of sorts from David Wain and The State crew, still riding the goodwill of “Wet Hot American Summer.” If only this were as funny.

 
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‘Evil Dead Burn’ goes full brutality, without humor, artistry or verve

‘Evil Dead Burn’ goes full brutality, without humor, artistry or verve

French filmmaker Sébastien Vanicek vowed when he took charge of the sixth installment in the “Evil Dead” film series that it would be the most brutal. Mission accomplished, mon ami. Not the most artful or clever or scariest. Brutal.

 
Cookie-cutter ‘Young Washington’ makes for a dull history lesson

Cookie-cutter ‘Young Washington’ makes for a dull history lesson

“Young Washington” may have a chiseled, hot young actor in the lead role, and the sheen of a prestige HBO drama, but the result isn’t really big-screen spectacle or appointment television.

 
What to stream: ‘Backrooms,’ Rolling Stones and ‘Little House on the Prairie’

What to stream: ‘Backrooms,’ Rolling Stones and ‘Little House on the Prairie’

The latest Rolling Stones album and the streaming debut of the hit movie “Backrooms” are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you.

 
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‘Minions & Monsters’ tops Fourth of July holiday box office, barely beating ‘Toy Story 5’

‘Minions & Monsters’ tops Fourth of July holiday box office, barely beating ‘Toy Story 5’

The Minions have taken down “Toy Story 5” at the July Fourth weekend box office, but not by much.

 

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