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‘Equalizer 2’ isn’t as good as the first one, but it’s still fun
By MARK VIOLA When actor Denzel Washington and director Antoine Fuqua team up good things tend to happen. The partnership began in 2001 with “Training Day,” a film that earned…
‘Sorry to Bother You’ is definitely unique
By MARK VIOLA In my review of “Skyscraper” last week, I mentioned the fact that it was the only major release in July that wasn’t either a sequel or an…
‘Hotel Transylvania 3’ takes the monster fun out to sea
By MARK VIOLA In my review for 2012’s “Hotel Transylvania,” I called the film an “enjoyable, if average, product.” My appreciation of the movie has grown over the years, and…
‘Skyscraper’ doesn’t need a fire to crumble
By MARK VIOLA Here’s a bit of film trivia that I hadn’t realized until I read it a few days ago. “Skyscraper” is the only film to receive a major…
Marvel scores another fun hit with ‘Ant-Man and the Wasp’
By MARK VIOLA Back in July 2015, “Ant-Man” hit theaters as the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s (MCU) 12th installment. It came on the heels of “Avengers: Age of Ultron,” and provided…
‘Day of Saldado’ can’t live up to ‘Sicario’
By MARK VIOLA The night before I went to see “Sicario: Day of the Soldado,” I was sitting at the bar in my favorite Tallahassee restaurant when an acquaintance asked…
‘Uncle Drew’ turns a commercial into a fun, entertaining comedy
By MARK VIOLA Back in 2012, Pepsi Max unveiled a series of commercials/short films revolving around Uncle Drew, an aging street basketball player who was actually NBA star Kyrie Irving…
‘Won’t You Be My Neighbor’ is a wonderful look back at an icon
By MARK VIOLA “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood” was a staple of American children’s television diets for decades. Each episode would begin with Fred Rogers returning home, trading his jacket for a…
Concert to benefit Bradfordville Blues repairs
The Bradfordville Blues Club, a North Florida landmark, was severely damaged by Tropical Storm Alberto when a tree fell onto its roof. Repairs are continuing and the venue plans to…
‘Jurassic World: Fallen Kindgom’ is predictable and not much fun
By MARK VIOLA The original “Jurassic Park” film, directed by Steven Spielberg and based on the book by Michael Crichton, remains one of the best summer blockbusters ever released, featuring…
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