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Review: The Great Wall (2016)

By Jaskee Hickman
February 17, 2017
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Matt Damon stars in Universal's THE GREAT WALL

There was a lot of controversy before the release of The Great Wall. The controversy will be a complete turn off for some, but for others it simply won’t matter all that much. While that’s definitely the case, the one thing that both sides will agree on is that this could have been a much better picture. There’s a legitimate …

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Review: John Wick: Chapter 2

By Jaskee Hickman
February 10, 2017
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Keanu Reeves stars as 'John Wick' in Lionsgate's JOHN WICK: CHAPTER 2

With John Wick being the surprise hit that it was back in 2014, you knew that a sequel wouldn’t be too far behind. While many were excited, some of us were just hoping that it would be as good as its predecessor. While I can’t speak for how everyone feels about it, I do believe that the sequel delivers something …

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Review: Gold

By Deirdre Crimmins
January 27, 2017
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Matthew McConnaughey and Edgar Ramirez star in The Weinstein Company's GOLD

Gold is one of those films that is fun to watch, but never quite settles into its own stride. The characters are fun and the plot serviceable, but it distinctly lacks a hook. Allegedly inspired by true events, Gold follows Kenny Wells (Matthew McConaughey) in his rise and inevitable fall in the gold mining industry. Wells inherits the family’s business …

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Review: Split

By Jaskee Hickman
January 26, 2017
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James McAvoy stars in Universal Pictures' SPLIT

It’s hard to get excited about anything that M. Night Shyamalan puts out these days. Outside of two of his earliest movies (The Sixth Sense and Unbreakable), his work simply hasn’t been any good. Even with that being the case, I always find myself hoping that he’ll be able to recapture that magic he had all those years ago. With …

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Review: xXx: Return of Xander Cage

By Jaskee Hickman
January 21, 2017
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Vin Diesel stars in Paramount Pictures' xXx: Return of Xander Cage

The third xXx movie is one that isn’t only offering up the Return of Xander Cage, it’s also offering something that will almost completely ensure financial success. I’m not talking about a great story, amazing action or anything like that. Those features can help sell it, but they won’t necessarily make it a hit. What I’m talking about here is …

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(L-r) Mia Goth and Halsey star in A24 films' Maxxxine

Review: Maxxxine

Jaskee Hickman
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Timothée Chalamet and Josh Brolin star in Warner Bros. Pictures' DUNE PART 2

Review: Dune Part 2

Jaskee Hickman
March 1, 2024
Joe Taslim as Sub-Zero in Warner Bros. Pictures' MORTAL KOMBAT

Review: Mortal Kombat (2021)

Jaskee Hickman
April 27, 2021
Eddie Murphy stars in Amazon's COMING 2 AMERICA

Review: Coming 2 America

Jaskee Hickman
March 5, 2021

Promos/Contests

Attend Boston’s Advance Screening of Wonka

Jaskee Hickman
December 4, 2023

CINEMATIC ESSENTIAL is offering you a chance to attend Boston’s advance screening of Warner Bros. …

Trailers

Arsenio Hall and Eddie Murphy star in Amazon's COMING 2 AMERICA

Coming 2 America – Official Trailer

Zach Braff, Robert De Niro, and Emile Hirsch star in Cloudburst Entertainment's THE COMEBACK TRAIL

The Comeback Trail- Official Trailer

Daniel Craig and Ana de Armas star in MGM Studios' NO TIME TO DIE

No Time to Die – Official Trailer 2

2 HEARTS poster

2 Hearts – Official Trailer

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Interviews

Behind the Scenes image of Ben Dickey and Ethan Hawke on the set of IFC Films' BLAZE

Interview with Director Ethan Hawke of Blaze

Jaskee Hickman
September 24, 2018

Cinematic Analysis

Official Poster of BLADE RUNNER

Cinematic Analysis: Is Blade Runner a Masterpiece?

Jaskee Hickman
December 7, 2016
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