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J. Cole’s meditation on addiction is far from an addicting listen

J. Cole once again gives himself center stage only to show off an annoying alter ego and a disjointed concept. By Joseph Mason

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Review of ‘Ready Player One’: I’m 18 and I love the 80s. Movies today suck!

Steven Spielberg visits the OASIS, a place where everyone loves Steven Spielberg movies, in his newest film Ready Player One. By Joseph Mason

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Thoroughbreds review: Beautiful scenes and boring screams

Cory Finley crosses from stage to film in a psychological thriller that is not so thrilling and derivative in style. By Joseph Mason

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Garland ‘annihilates’ the squeamish with new film

‘Annihilation’ doesn’t quite come together, despite having the tools to make a visually stunning and horrifying film. By Joseph Mason

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Black Panther brings a welcome reinvention of the Marvel formula

More than just a story of good vs. evil, Black Panther asks thought-provoking questions and ties Shakespeare with James Bond. By Joseph Mason

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Real-life heroes unable to save ‘The 15:17 to Paris’

Clint Eastwood’s recent project is a cringe-worthy train wreck that features some of the worst acting of the past decade. By Joseph Mason

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Phantom Thread: A beautifully woven masterpiece

Paul Thomas Anderson delivers emotional and engaging storytelling with Daniel Day-Lewis’s final brilliant performance. By Joseph Mason

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‘Haze’ offers nothing new or interesting on college bullying problem

‘Haze’s anti-hazing sentiment is commendable, but the film preaches too hard with underdeveloped characters to have an impact. By Joseph Mason

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‘Haze’ offers nothing new or interesting on college bullying problem

‘Haze’s anti-hazing sentiment is commendable, but the film preaches too hard with underdeveloped characters to have an impact. By Joseph Mason

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‘Suburbicon’ review: Avoid George Clooney’s suburbia

Clooney combines an old Coen brothers script with uninspired politics for a mismatched film that fails on nearly all fronts. By Joseph Mason

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