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Bonding Over Bad Robots: Five Nights at Freddy's 2

Going into this movie, I knew that there was a haunted pizza place where the animatronics came to life. Both flicks star Josh Hutcherson, who played Peeta in those Hunger Games movies, but I know him more for a hilarious SNL sketch from 2013 where he plays a subway dancer named Lil Peanut.

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Bask in the Stupid Awesomeness of a Rebooted Anaconda

Buoyed by a vivacious cast that’s clearly up for anything, this flick feels like what might happen if you actually went into the jungle with your buddies to make a movie.

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Movie Stars, Mini-Vans, and the Mouse House: A Nerd's Eye View of Hollywood East in the '90s

I look back on my time in the minor leagues of film and TV with great affection. Valuable lessons were learned. I now know how Amy Grant likes her salad and the best way to approach a revolving door.

Viewpoints and Voices

A New Year Awaits South Durham

How was your Christmas? Hanukkah? Ready for Kwanzaa?

The Gourmand Next Door

Holiday Wine Time

How to make sure you bring the right bottle to the holiday party.

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Rob Reiner: One of the Few Good Men

Looking back over Reiner’s filmography, there’s always a relatable character, a standout performance, or a line that I still quote today.

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It's Just Not Christmas Without Stop-Motion Santa

These shows were as much a tradition as hanging stockings or Grandma getting run over by a reindeer. From Thanksgiving to Christmas Eve, you staked out prime real estate by your giant cabinet-style TV to absorb all the holiday magic.

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Treacle & Tripwires: Is Home Alone a Christmas Classic?

When tradition meets counterprogramming - and a kid becomes Rambo with Legos.

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Santa, Swole & Saving Christmas: "Red One" Brings the Boom

From Die Hard to Prime’s Red One, we weigh Santa’s action glow-up - and whether this swole St. Nick finally earns a spot in the canon.

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Del Toro's "Wolfman" Remains Top Dog

"Punctuated by a foreboding Danny Elfman score, The Wolfman offers atmosphere to spare. It is supported by a strong cast, even if they’re not used to full strength."

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[Nerdspresso] Digging Up My Fossilized Dino Baggage with Jurassic World Rebirth

A shoddy camcorder bootleg, missed opening night, and a zippy new sequel finally reset my dino expectations.

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[Nerdspresso] Honey Don't Forget the Coherent Story?

Margaret Qualley blazes through Ethan Coen’s sun-baked noir with wit and swagger, but flashy style and clever chatter can’t hide a plot that fizzles on reveal.

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