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Drew Lewis
84 days ago
One of Redford's often over-looked gems has an insanely talented cast, Ben Kingsley, Sidney Poitier, River Phoenix, James Earl Jones, Dan Aykroyd, David Strathairn, Mary McDonnell. It's a brilliant spy/heist film that's light and breezy. RIP Robert...you legend.

    Drew Lewis
    84 days ago
    It's been 12 years since gamers got to play as Sam Fisher in a Splinter Cell game and instead of giving us another game like we wanted I guess we can settle for a bad as all get out animated film from the John Wick team. Trailer looks solid. Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell: Deathwatch stars […]

      Thomas Richards
      101 days ago
      Yuji vs Yuta, Naoya vs Choso, Maki vs all of the Zenin, plus so much more! This season is gonna be bloody fantastic!

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        Stephanie Judge
        7 days ago
        It's hereeeee! The first official look at Season 5 is here and... WOW! Well played, Netflix. Well played. My jaw is still on the floor. There is soooo much drama to unpack this season. I'm looking at you, Alfie and Mindy. What do you think about this new season?

          Iain McParland
          14 days ago
          Do you understand the words that are coming out of my mouth???!!! Rush Hour 4 is on the way, but are we more in Requel territory than sequel? Jackie is like 71 years old right now... I'm worried about him doing the crazy crap he pulls in these movies!
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          Iain McParland
          19 days ago
          New gameplay from the Xbox Partner Showcase of Tides of Annihilation. This looks f*cking amazing and I can't wait to see more!

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