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Reviews from a staff member of “Sidewalks Entertainment”

Review: xXx: Return of Xander Cage

In 2006, Vin Diesel announced that he would be returning as Xander Cage in a second sequel. Finally, after years of changing film studios, directors and production schedules, “xXx: Return of Xander Cage” is finally here and our J.P. has his review. xXx: Return of Xander Cage Paramount Pictures Director:…

Review: Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them

Our own Lori is a big “Harry Potter” fan. She was nervous about a prequel film, “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them.” Find out if she likes the film. What about you? Did you like the film? “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them” Directed by David Yates Produced…

Review: Suicide Squad

Following “Batman v Superman,” DC releases the next chapter with the villains as the leads. Our J.P. reviews “Suicide Squad,” starring Will Smith, Jared Leto, Margot Robbie, and Viola Davis. SUICIDE SQUAD Warner Bros. Pictures Released: Friday, August 5, 2016 MPAA Rating: PG-13 for “sequences of violence and action throughout,…

Review: Ghostbusters

“Who are you going call?” Maybe the new “Ghostbusters.” Our JP, a diehard fan of the original film, gives us his thoughts on the reboot featuring an all-female cast. “GHOSTBUSTERS” Columbia Pictures Released Date: Friday, July 15, 2016 Rated: PG-13 by the MPAA. Running Time: 108 minutes Directed by Paul…

Review: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows

A major fan of the animated series, our J.P. give us his take on the live action film, “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows.” Paramount Pictures and Nickelodeon Movies Present “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows” Release Date: June 3, 2016 RATED: PG-13 FOR SCI-FI ACTION…

Review: Captain America: Civil War

On this corner: Team Captain America. Or this side: Team Iron Man. The “Avengers” go to battle in “Captain America: Civil War.” Our J.P. and Richard have their takes on the latest Marvel film. CAPTAIN AMERICA: CIVIL WAR Walt Disney Studios / Marvel Studios Rating: PG-13 U.S. Release date: May…

Review: Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice

It’s the battle between two of the world’s best known superheroes. Ben Affleck and Henry Cavill lead the cast of “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice.” Our J.P. has his take.   Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (Warner Bros. Pictures) Rated PG-13 by the MPAA for intense sequences of…

Review: Deadpool

It’s the eighth installment in the “X-Men” film series. Ryan Reynolds plays Marvel Comics’ most unconventional anti-hero. Our J.P. has his take on “Deadpool.” “Deadpool” (20th Century Fox) Directed by Tim Miller Produced by Simon Kinberg, Ryan Reynolds, Lauren Shuler Donner Written by Rhett Reese, Paul Wernick Based on “Deadpool”…

Review: Hail, Caesar!

It’s an all-star cast (Josh Brolin, George Clooney,  Ralph Fiennes, Jonah Hill, Scarlett Johansson, and Channing Tatum) in a comedy that’s written and directed by Joel and Ethan Coen. Lisa has her take on “Hail, Caesar!” HAIL, CAESAR! (Universal) Release date: February 5, 2016 (WIDE) Written, Produced and Directed by:…

Review: The Revenant

Set in 1823 Montana and South Dakota, Leonardo DiCaprio stars in the film that’s inspired by the experiences of frontiersman and fur trapper Hugh Glass. Our J.P. has his thoughts on “The Revenant.”   The Revenant 20th Century Fox Directed by Alejandro G. Iñárritu Produced by Arnon Milchan, Steve Golin,…

Review: Spotlight (Video Review)

In a special Flicks & Nix review for SIDEWALKS, reporter Beau Behan reviews the newspaper drama starring Mark Ruffalo, Michael Keaton, Rachel McAdams, John Slattery, Stanley Tucci, Brian d’Arcy James, Liev Schreiber, and Billy Crudup. SPOTLIGHT (Open Road Films) RUNNING TIME: 128 min MPAA RATING: R for some language including…

Review: Star Wars: The Force Awakens

The Force. Jedi. Tie Fighters. Millennium Falcon. Han Solo, Leia, Luke Skywalker. They are back. The most anticipated film series returns with “Star Wars: The Force Awakens.” Richard has an initial review. Star Wars: The Force Awakens (Walt Disney Pictures) Directed by J. J. Abrams Produced by Kathleen Kennedy, J.…

Review: Macbeth (Video Review)

In a special movie review for SIDEWALKS, reporter Beau Behan of Beau’s Flicks & Nix gives his take on “Macbeth” starring Michael Fassbender and recent guest Marion Cotillard. MACBETH The Weinstein Company Running Time: 110 mins Directed by Justin Kurzel Produced by Iain Canning, Emile Sherman, Laura Hastings-Smith Screenplay by…

Review: The Good Dinosaur

Our JP checks out and reviews “The Good Dinosaur,” the latest 3D computer-animated adventure film from Pixar Animation Studios. THE GOOD DINOSAUR (Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures / Pixar Animation Studios) Opened Wednesday, November 25 Voice Cast: Jeffrey Wright, Frances McDormand, Marcus Scribner, Raymond Ochoa, Jack Bright, Steve Zahn, AJ…

Review: Carol (Video Review)

In a special presentation for SIDEWALKS, Beau Behan of Beau’s Flicks & Nix has his video review for “Carol,” starring Cate Blanchett and Rooney Mara. CAROL (The Weinstein Company) MPAA Rating: R Running Time: 118 mins Directed by: Todd Haynes Produced by: Elizabeth Karlsen, Stephen Woolley, Christine Vachon Screenplay by:…

Review: Creed

The “Rocky” universe continues with “Creed” as the iconic boxer trains his once rival son. Sylvester Stallone returns as Rocky Balboa with “Fruitvale Station” star Michael B. Jordan as the son of Apollo Creed. Our JP has his review. CREED Warner Bros. Pictures Opening Date: Wednesday, November 25, 2015 MPAA…

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