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Peter Suderman

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    Suicide Squad represents everything wrong with the DC movie universeSuicide Squad represents everything wrong with the DC movie universe
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    Problem number one: a lack of respect for their source material.

    By Peter Suderman
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    Some people can’t stand the Bourne franchise’s shaky-cam style. Here’s why it’s important.Some people can’t stand the Bourne franchise’s shaky-cam style. Here’s why it’s important.
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    How director Paul Greengrass’s signature rapid-fire visuals have changed moviemaking.

    By Peter Suderman
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    Star Trek Beyond is a stirring return to the big ideas that made the series greatStar Trek Beyond is a stirring return to the big ideas that made the series great
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    After two disappointing entries in this rebooted film franchise, the new movie gets it right.

    By Peter Suderman
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    The original Ghostbusters was hugely political. The new one, not so much.The original Ghostbusters was hugely political. The new one, not so much.
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    The reason the reboot disappoints is that it doesn’t have anything substantial to say.

    By Peter Suderman
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    Forget superheroes and sequels. These 4 new movies will cure your blockbuster burnout.Forget superheroes and sequels. These 4 new movies will cure your blockbuster burnout.
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    One of them features Daniel Radcliffe playing a farting corpse!

    By Peter Suderman
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    Independence Day: Resurgence didn’t screen early for critics. That could be a good thing.Independence Day: Resurgence didn’t screen early for critics. That could be a good thing.
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    Yeah, the movie might suck. But no screenings means critics will have to line up and buy a ticket like everyone else, which encourages a different — and positive — type of film criticism.

    By Peter Suderman
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    Wanna see a great action scene? Watch a Pixar film.Wanna see a great action scene? Watch a Pixar film.
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    The animation studio is known for its excellent kids’ movies that appeal to the whole family. It also deserves recognition for its thrilling action set pieces.

    By Peter Suderman
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    Hollywood has a long history of making bad video game movies. Warcraft is just the latest.Hollywood has a long history of making bad video game movies. Warcraft is just the latest.
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    Why is it so difficult to make a decent movie based on a video game?

    By Peter Suderman
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    Why is Hollywood so obsessed with men who grew up in the ‘80s?Why is Hollywood so obsessed with men who grew up in the ‘80s?
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    The current explosion of ‘80s franchise reboots is bad for everyone who loves film.

    By Peter Suderman
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    X-Men: Apocalypse is what happens when a superhero franchise runs out of ideasX-Men: Apocalypse is what happens when a superhero franchise runs out of ideas
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    Just like Sony’s stale Spider-Man series, the X-Men have seen better days.

    By Peter Suderman