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Anarchy indeed

With such an intriguing premise, “The Purge” franchise gave it another shot. As referred to in the film as the “holiday” or “commencement,” the annual Purge is a government sanctioned 12-hour legalization of crime. The idea is to reduce crime … Continue reading

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Weekend Wrap Up: All Hail Caesar

In this era of one and done blockbusters, it’s becoming increasingly rare for any movie to stay on top for more than weekend, especially during the busy summer season. You generally need a competition of good reception and weak competition. … Continue reading

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Weekend Wrap Up: “The Purge” Invades Theatres

About a month ago, when Star Trek Into Darkness debuted, I discussed how sometimes a film can have seemingly everything going for it and still inexplicably either fail or, more mildly, fall short of expectations. As such, maybe it shouldn’t be too … Continue reading

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