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Screening Room: Is “Cinderella” enchanting? “Run All Night” worth running to?...
KANSAS CITY, Mo --- 1) CINDERELLA (PG) Walt Disney Pictures RUSS Unapologetically old fashioned, Disney's engaging live-action adaptation of “Cinderella” is a sweet-natured, visually dazzling treat...
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“Annie” a hard-knock movie? “Exodus” divine? “Top Five” tops? DVD Popcorn Bag...
KANSAS CITY, Mo --- 1. ANNIE (PG) Sony Pictures RUSS I was rooting for this remake of the classic Broadway musical. The cast is appealing, but the execution of this update of the Broadway musical is...
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Is it urgent to see “Insurgent?” Is “The Gunman” on target? Is “Do You...
KANSAS CITY, Mo --- 1. THE DIVERGENT SERIES: INSURGENT (PG-13) Lionsgate Films RUSS The “Divergent” series, yet another young adult sci-fi drama set in a dystopian future, made its big screen debut...
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Does “The Hobbit” come up short? “Into the Woods” overgrown? “Unbroken”...
KANSAS CITY, Mo --- 1) THE HOBBIT: THE BATTLE OF FIVE ARMIES (PG-13) Warner Brothers RUSS After 13 years, Peter Jackson’s six-film adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkein’s Middle Earth saga finally reaches...
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Is “Get Hard” soft headed? “Home” worth traveling to? Popcorn Bag movie reviews!
Kansas City, MO --- From sweet and harmless to satirized racial stereotypes the films "Get Hard" and "Home" couldn't be more different. Although they are both hilarious, they are made for two very...
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Is “Interstellar” stellar? “Imitation Game” counterfeit? “Wild” too tame?...
KANSAS CITY, Mo --- FOX 4's Shawn Edwards and Russ Simmons reviewed some of the latest films to come out on home video. Find out how they ranked this week's releases. 1. INTERSTELLAR (PG-13) Paramount...
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Does “Furious 7” hit the accelerator? Popcorn Bag movie reviews!
KANSAS CITY, Mo --- Does "Furious 7" compare to its predecessors? FOX 4's Russ Simmons and Shawn Edwards weigh in with their opinions of the latest film in the "Fast and Furious" franchise. FURIOUS 7...
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Chat with the Stars: Courtney Halverson and Jacob Wysocki of “Unfriended”
KANSAS CITY, Mo. --The movie "Unfriended" is a scary millennial age horror movie but what is even scarier than the movie is its subject -- cyber bullying. Hear from the film's stars and what they had...
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Does “Unfriended” merit some ‘likes?’“Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2” arresting?...
KANSAS CITY, Mo.-- Russ and Shawn take a look at "Unfriended," a unique new supernatural thriller that exploits our fears about Internet privacy. Shawn warns us about the meager charms of the comedy...
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Chat with the Stars: Shelley Hennig, Moses Storm and Will Peltz of “Unfriended”
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- The movie "Unfriended" charts new territory in the horror genre but deals with a growing problem, cyber bullying. Watch the video above to hear from the film's stars and their...
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Does Jennifer Aniston take the “Cake?” Popcorn Bag Home Video review!
KANSAS CITY, Mo---Shawn and Russ give us the lowdown on the new home video release which showcases Jennifer Aniston's attempt to show her dramatic acting chops. Is "Cake" the confection its title...
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Chat with the Stars: Russell Crowe of “The Water Diviner”
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Actor and director Russell Crowe returned to the big screen in his latest film "The Water Diviner." Not only did Crowe act in the film, but he also directed. In the film Crowe...
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Is “The Water Diviner” all wet? “Ex Machina” mechanical? Popcorn Bag reviews!
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- THE WATER DIVINER (R) Warner Brothers RUSS Russell Crowe makes his directorial debut with the sincere melodrama, “The Water Diviner.” Crowe plays an Australian farmer who, in...
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Does “The Boy Next Door” need to move? “Wedding Ringer” ring true? Popcorn...
KANSAS CITY, Mo --- FOX 4's Shawn Edwards and Russ Simmons are back in the screening room with the latest movie releases and their opinions on "The Boy Next Door," "Wedding Ringer," "The Gambler,"...
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Is the new “The Avengers” super? “Clouds of Sils Maria” hit the stratosphere?...
Kansas City, MO --- As summer approaches so does the long list of films that will send movie-goers inside to escape the blazing heat and enjoy the latest Hollywood creations. FOX 4's Shawn Edwards and...
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Is “Selma” worth marching to? “Black or White” colorful? Popcorn Bag Home...
KANSAS CITY, Mo --- New movies are available to watch at home. Watch the video above to hear from the FOX 4 film critics and find out which films are worth checking out. SELMA (PG-13) Paramount...
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Chat with the Stars: Reese Witherspoon and Sofia Vergara of “Hot Pursuit”
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- The newest road trip comedy "Hot Pursuit" follows an uptight cop who is forced to escort a drug lord's wife across the country. FOX 4's Shawn Edwards sat down with Reese...
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Will “Hot Pursuit” leave you cold? “The D Train” worth catching? Popcorn Bag...
KANSAS CITY, Mo --- Is "Hot Pursuit" as hot as it's hyped up to be? FOX 4's Shawn Edwards and Russ Simmons have all the details and more in this week's Popcorn Bag movie reviews. HOT PURSUIT (PG-13)...
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“50 Shades” colorful? “Still Alice” memorable? “Mortdecai” mortifying? Home...
KANSAS CITY, Mo --- It was a tough week in the screening room. Find out which films made the cut and which ones didn't even score a single popcorn bag. 1) FIFTY SHADES OF GREY (R) (Available Friday,...
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Is “Mad Max” crazy? “Pitch Perfect 2” flawless? “Madding” maddening? Popcorn...
KANSAS CITY, Mo --- Russ Simmons is back in the screening room and has the scoop on the latest films. Watch the video above to find out if these sequels live up to their predecessors. 1) MAD MAX:...
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