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Why you didn’t see Ben-Hur 2016 even though it’s a great movie

The new Ben-Hur movie may be bombing at the box office, but does that mean it’s a bad film?

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Anthropoid matters because of what it gets right

Anthropoid won’t get the buzz of a summer blockbuster, but you won’t find too many movies with a more significant message this year.

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Olympics, The Cuckoo’s Calling & Dawn of the Red Beer

This week’s picks include some amazing athletes in Rio de Janeiro, J.K. Rowling’s alter-ego, and a tasty beverage to enjoy this summer.

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Stranger Things, The Night Of & The Infiltrator

This week’s picks include a Netflix run at Goonies-like nostalgia, one of the best TV pilots you’ll ever see, and a solid true crime flick with Bryan Cranston on the right side of the drug trade.

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Coolsville Movies Pop Culture

Wonder Woman in World War I

A Superhero film set during the first world war? Yes please.

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Star Trek, Finders Keepers & The Fall

This week’s picks include Agent Scully as you’ve never seen her before, one of the best literary sequels I’ve read in years, and a return to the ultimate sci-fi universe.

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Sorry Haters, Ghostbusters Answers the Call

The new Ghostbusters film improves upon an iconic franchise, but not everyone agrees.

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blink-182, Afterlife with Archie & New GoT Soundtrack

This week’s picks include monsters in Riverdale, the most deadly piano tunes around, and the return of some famous punks.

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American History Featured History

The Danger of “Never Forget”: Thoughts from the Flight 93 Memorial

What does “Never forget” mean to you?

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Hostile Aliens, A Killer Shark, and Spying Friends

This week’s picks involve sharp shark teeth, an addicting game to play with friends, and one of the slickest apps working folks will find.