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September 3, 2015
Dakota Johnson in "Chloe & Theo"

Reviewed in brief: 'Chloe & Theo,' 'A Walk in the Woods,' 'Learning to Drive'

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September 3, 2015
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September 2, 2015
Idris Elba has not been selected to play James Bond, but fans have been mounting a campaign for the studio to consider "The Wire" star.

James Bond author backtracks on Idris Elba 'street' comments

Having sparked outcry for slamming Idris Elba and calling him "too street" to play James Bond, author Anthony Horowitz has backtracked on his statements about the "Luther" star.
Polls
September 2, 2015
Options for the next James Bond include, from left, Clive Owen, Daniel Radcliffe, Idris Elba, Jason Statham and Tom Hardy.

Poll: Who would you like to see as the next James Bond?

Movies
September 1, 2015
Idris Elba has not been selected to play James Bond, but fans have been mounting a campaign for the studio to consider "The Wire" star.

007 author gets crushed for saying Idris Elba is 'too street' to play James Bond

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August 29, 2015
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August 27, 2015
This photo provided by Roadside Attractions/Lionsgate shows, Chiwetel Ejiofor, left, as Loomis, and Margot Robbie as Ann Burden iin the film, "Z for Z

Dystopian love triangle in 'Z for Zachariah' lacks electricity

REVIEW: Three survivors of a nuclear disaster are resourceful but listless in "Z for Zachariah."
Movies
August 27, 2015
Zac Efron stars in "We Are Your Friends." (Warner Bros. Entertainment) ORG XMIT: 1172676

Zac Efron's DJ dream almost finds a groove in 'We Are Your Friends'

REVIEW: DJ Zac Efron's coming-of-age story has its moments, but doesn't spin a new tune.
Movies
August 27, 2015
Owen Wilson and Lake Bell star in "No Escape." (Rolan Neveu/The Weinstein Company) ORG XMIT: 1172677

'No Escape' offers suspense but little story

REVIEW: If what you're seeking in the doldrums of August is stomach-churning, eye-watering suspense, "No Escape" delivers just that — but falls short with a tone-deaf story and extremely xenophobic worldview.
Movies
August 26, 2015
Concept art for the fan-made film "Star Trek: Axanar" shows the USS Geronimo.

How has a $1.1M 'Star Trek' fan movie escaped studio shutdown (so far)?

"Star Trek" has inspired countless fan-made films over its nearly 50 years, but a new amateur production in the works represents a warp-drive leap from its predecessors. With $1.13 million raised in crowdfunding so far, it's one of the highest-financed fan films ever made.
Movies
August 25, 2015
Chris Pratt runs from a dino in "Jurassic World."

Summer movie hits and misses: Dinos rule 'World'

"Jurassic World" out-earned all the other throwback films combined to become the third-highest grossing movie ever. But while the season is on target to become one of the highest-grossing summers in history, the majority of the studios would probably opt for a do-over.
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August 22, 2015
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August 20, 2015
In this image released by Lionsgate, Jesse Eisenberg, left, and Kristen Stewart appear in a scene from "American Ultra." (Alan Markfield/Lionsgate via

'American Ultra' smokes competition of stoner/assassin movies

REVIEW: Jesse Eisenberg plays a baked store clerk who's amazed to discover he's a special agent in "American Ultra."
Movies
August 20, 2015
Still of Kirsten Wiig and Bel Powley in "The Diary of a Teenage Girl." (Sony Pictures) ORG XMIT: 1171775

'Diary of a Teenage Girl' explores curiosity, lust and self-doubt

REVIEW: The irrepressible heroine of "The Diary of a Teenage Girl" goes down some dark paths, lightly.
Movies
August 20, 2015
Jennifer Aniston, Rhys Ifans, Imogen Poots, Will Forte, Kathryn Hahn and Owen Wilson in "She's Funny That Way."

Reviewed in brief: 'Phoenix,' 'She's Funny That Way,' 'Hitman: Agent 47'

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August 20, 2015

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