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RJ movie critic’s 10 favorite films of 2017

The difference between “favorite” and “best” can be as wide as the alleged chasm between critics and moviegoers over the merits of “Star Wars: The Last Jedi.”

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‘Showman,’ ‘Darkest Hour,’ ‘Shape of Water’ lead Christmas movie crop

Christmas is coming early at the multiplexes. “The Greatest Showman” and “Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle” hit theaters Wednesday, and “Darkest Hour,” “Downsizing,” “The Shape of Water,” “Pitch Perfect 3” and “Father Figures” arrive Friday.

9 of the worst characters in movies and TV

In honor of “Star Wars: The Last Jedi’s” Porgs, here’s a look at characters who nearly ruined installments of popular movie franchises or tarnished our memories of beloved TV shows.

‘Star Wars: The Last Jedi’ is a Force to be reckoned with

If “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” was considered a “requel” — part remake, part sequel — of “A New Hope,” think of “Star Wars: The Last Jedi” as “The First Order Strikes Back.”

Netflix looks to disrupt Oscar tradition with powerful ‘Mudbound’

The streaming giant is releasing “Mudbound” — one of the most buzzed-about movies this year at Sundance — in just 17 theaters for Oscar qualifying purposes on Nov. 17, the same day you can watch it for free on your phone.

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