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Freeze Frame

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Freeze Frame is a weekly show reviewing the latest movies from Hollywood"s best to independent and arthouse movies.

tv & film film reviews

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FREEZE FRAME: "Hitman: Agent 47," "Listen to Me,...

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2015/08/21

Russ takes a hit for us by viewing “Hitman: Agent 47,” a video game movie and provides the lowdown on two documentaries about two eccentric celebs, “Listen to Me, Marlon” and “Being Evel.”

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FREEZE FRAME: "Straight Outta Compton," "The Man from...

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2015/08/14

“Straight Outta Compton,” a drama about the rise of rap group NWA and “The Man from U.N.C.L.E.,” a tongue-in-cheek spy thriller hit theaters this week. Russ gives the scoop.

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FREEZE FRAME: "Fantastic Four," "Irrational Man,"...

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2015/08/07

Russ marvel’s at the failure of “Fantastic Four,” Marvel’s latest and reviews “Irrational Man,” a Woody Allen drama, “The Gift,” a psychological thriller and “Shaun the Sheep,” an stop-motion animated feature.

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FREEZE FRAME: "Mission: Impossible-Rogue Nation,"...

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2015/07/31

Russ covers “Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation,” Tom Cruise’s latest, “Vacation,” the re-boot of a classic comedy, “Infinitely Polar Bear,” a Mark Ruffalo drama, and “The Stanford Prison Experiment,” the screen version of a textbook psychology experiment.

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FREEZE FRAME: Film Review of "Pixels" and "Paper Towns"

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2015/07/24

Russ provides fair warning on “Pixels,” Adam Sandler’s new sci-fi comedy and “Paper Towns,” the latest dramedy aimed at young audiences.

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FREEZE FRAME: "Ant-Man," "Mr. Holmes," "Trainwreck,"...

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2015/07/18

Russ covers “Ant-Man,” homeboy Paul Rudd’s entry into the Marvel universe, plus “Mr. Holmes,” Ian McKellan’s take on an aging detective, “Trainwreck,” Amy Schumer’s movie debut and “Lila & Eve,” a thriller with J. Lo and Viola Davis.

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Freeze Frame: "Minions," "Amy," "The Gallows"

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2015/07/10

Russ covers the movie bases with “Minions,” a kids’ flick, “Amy,” an intriguing documentary about Amy Winehouse, and “The Gallows,” a low-budget horror entry.

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FREEZE FRAME: Terminator Genisys, Magic Mike XXL

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2015/07/01

They’re both back. Arnold is a time traveling cyborg in “Terminator Genisys” and Channing Tatum is an exotic dancer in “Magic Mike XXL.” Russ lets us know if either is worth our time.

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FREEZE FRAME: Ted 2; Max; Me, Earl & The Dying Girl

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2015/06/26

Is Ted 2, a film about a raunchy teddy bear bearable? Is “Max” a movie dog? Is “Me, Earl & the Dying Girl,” the big winner at Sundance, worth the hype? Russ weighs in.

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Freeze Frame: Get the "Dope" on "Inside Out"

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2015/06/22

Russ covers two films from opposite ends of the cinematic spectrum. “Inside Out” is an animated Pixar offering, and “Dope” is an R-rated Sundance hit.

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Freeze Frame: "Jurassic World," "About Elly," "Madame...

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2015/06/12

Russ lets us know if “Jurassic World,” the latest in the dino franchise has bite and covers “About Elly,” a strong Iranian film and two adaptations of Flaubert’s classic, “Madame Bovary” and “Gemma Bovary.”

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Freeze Frame: "Love & Mercy," "Spy," and "Entourage"

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2015/06/05

Check out reviews of “Love & Mercy,” a biopic of Beach Boys’ Brian Wilson, “Spy,” a secret agent spoof with Melissa McCarthy, and “Entourage,” the big screen version of an HBO series get the once-over from Russ Simmons.

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Freeze Frame: "San Andreas" and "An Honest Liar" in...

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2015/05/29

Russ warns us about “San Andreas,” a disaster flick starring The Rock and explains why “An Honest Liar,” a documentary about magician “The Amazing Randi” is worth your time.

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Freeze Frame: "Tomorrowland," "Kumiko, the Treasure...

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2015/05/22

“Tomorrowland,” Disney’s big budget sci-fi extravaganza and two art house flicks — “Kumiko, the Treasure Hunter,” “The 100-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared” — are on Russ’ agenda this week.

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Freeze Frame: Thumbs-Up for "Mad Max: Fury Road,"...

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2015/05/15

In a really unusual week, Russ gives ‘thumbs way up’ to three new movies, “Mad Max: Fury Road,” “Pitch Perfect 2,” and “Far From the Madding Crowd.”

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Freeze Frame: Lame Hollywood Moves with "Hot Pursuit"...

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2015/05/08

Russ explains that two lame buddy Hollywood comedies — “Hot Pursuit” and “The D Train” — are the best that Hollywood can offer us this week.

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Freeze Frame: "Marvel's The Avengers: Age of Ultron,"...

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2015/05/01

Could two films be more divergent? Russ takes on “Marvel’s The Avengers: Age of Ultron,” the comic book juggernaut, and “The Clouds of Sils Maria,” an art film about a aging actress.

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Freeze Frame: "Ex Machina," "The Water Diviner," and...

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2015/04/24

Russ thinks “Ex Machina,” a new sci-fi effort is the year’s best so far. “The Water Diviner,” Russell Crowe’s directorial debut, and “Little Boy,” a new faith-based offering are also covered.

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Freeze Frame: You'll "Like" Horror Flick "Unfriended"

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2015/04/17

“Unfriended,” a unique and original new horror entry gets a few “likes” from Russ.

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Freeze Frame: "Merchants of Doubt"

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2015/04/10

Russ scrutinizes “Merchants of Doubt,” a frightening but important documentary about professional spin doctors who create confusion about the concept of climate change.

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