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About as good as romantic comedies get.
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In this electrifying sequel, a deep dive into the psyche of a YouTube star, courtesy of a reality show and his directorial debut.
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Before superheroes packed the multiplexes, the powers that be thought audiences wanted something else – pulp. From Dick Tracy to The Phantom, a brisk history of the failed decade of pulp hero cinema.
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In honor of Chips and Baywatch, a look back at the first TV-to-movie parody and, quite possibly, still the best.
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