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'Friends with Benefits' movie still

‘Friends with Benefits’ funny and surprisingly sophisticated

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The ironic thing about romantic comedies is that they usually aren’t funny. Unlikeable characters in unlikely plot lines with predictable plot twists just end...
Two images of the two respective Draculas, Bela Lugosi and Gary Oldman

The Weekly Reel: A battle of two Draculas: Lugosi vs. Oldman

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Romney compares two notable adaptations of Bram Stoker's novel. The first is the 1931 version of Dracula directed by Tod Browning and starring Bela Lugosi. The second is the 1992 version, directed by Francis Ford Coppola and starring Gary Oldman
Oscar statuette for the Czech movie "Closely Watched Trains" (Ostře sledované vlaky in Czech) by Jiří Menzel

Do the Oscars matter?

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Philip Cogan Gilstrap airs his grievances with the Academy Awards.
Rachel McAdams and Jason Bateman

Movie review: ‘Game Night’

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"Game Night" is sure to get you laughing. Find out why this comedy movie is a must-see.

‘Going the Distance’ is worth the travel

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Romantic comedies are a dime a dozen, with Katherine Heigl and Gerald Butler dominating the majority of the juicy roles. Unfortunately that dime is...
D Smoove performing at Karma nightclub in Salt Lake

Music stories: Two local DJs share their pursuit of the craft

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The Globe chatted with two rising stars in Salt Lake’s DJ scene, locals Dorian Fitzgerald and Deshaun White.

The Weekly Reel Double Feature: From the small screen to the silver screen (and...

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To coincide with the release of 21 Jump St., Stephen Romney presents his list of the top 3 films based on TV Shows and the top 3 television shows based on movies.
A movie still featuring actors Shia LeBeouf, Tom Hardy and Jason Clarke

‘Lawless’ is definitely not flawless

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Romney reviews the latest mobster crime movie to hit the theaters and gives it a 3.5/5 rating.
Close-up of Real Mainah, kettle chips and lobster mac

Set sail to Freshies for a seafood splurge

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Treat yo' self! Celebrate the beginning of summer with a visit to Freshies Lobster Co.
Despite what the advertising may lead you to believe, the female actresses featured are only in the film for 10-15 minutes. From Left to Right: Olga Kurylenko, Christopher Walken, Coling Farrel, Sam Rockwell, Abbie Cornish, Tom Waits, and Woody Harrelson

Be ready to visit the Health & Wellness Center after seeing ‘Seven Psychopaths’

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Romney Reviews "Seven Psychopaths", a film staring Colin Farrell as a writer’s block addled screenwriter working on a screenplay of the same name.

California Guitar Trio performs at Grand Theatre

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Christine MacPherson has a recap of the California Guitar Trio's visit to the Grand Theatre.
Garrett Ryan and Annalise Basso in a scene from 'Oculus'

Movie review: Lack of consistency ruins ‘Oculus’

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Is "Oculus" an amateur attempt to combine elements from classic horror films, or the victim of a vengeful editor? You decide.