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Aside from ‘The Cobie Smulders Show,’ Jack Reacher sequel sputters

While Tom Cruise’s involvement is the only reason “Jack Reacher: Never Go Back” exists, the sequel quickly turns into “The Cobie Smulders Show.” And, in a delightful surprise, the actress proves feisty, flirty and extremely skilled with both her fists and her feet.

Threequels often spell trouble for movie franchises

With the threequel “Star Trek Beyond” opening Friday, here’s a look at some truly rancid threequels that really were the worst in their respective franchises.

 
Puppet drama ‘Anomalisa’ surprisingly human

It’s a moving, troubling look at one man’s existential crisis, the powerful grip of loneliness and the mundanity and despair of everyday life. But “Anomalisa” probably will be remembered, at least by the few of you who’ll see it, for one thing: puppet sex.

Looking for an Oscars viewing party? Check this out

So you weren’t invited to be in the audience for the 87th Academy Awards (5:30 p.m. Sunday, KTNV-TV, Channel 13). That doesn’t mean you have to watch them from your couch in that ratty old bathrobe with your friends Ben & Jerry.

‘If I Stay’ a frustrating experience

The big question at the heart of the movie is a big no-brainer. But high school senior Mia Hall (Chloe Grace Moretz), comatose and clinging to life, is torn by the choice in “If I Stay.”

 
Miscalculations, tonal unevenness make ‘Muppets Most Wanted’ a dud

Apparently, every ounce of innocent, sweet-natured joy that made 2011’s “The Muppets” such a whimsical burst of nostalgia can be traced back to one person. Surprisingly, it’s the guy who showed the world his dangly bits in “Forgetting Sarah Marshall.”