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“Batman v Superman” is big-budget spectacle, narrative mess

By Lawrence Simon | March 30, 2016

“Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice” was one of the year’s most anticipated films because it had to be. The DC Cinematic Universe has hinged upon its success, with DC hoping to gain an iota of credibility next to Marvel Entertainment’s dominance of superhero movie franchises.

"Zootopia" includes jokes for everyone in the audience.

Disney’s “Zootopia” is family-friendly fun, with a message

By Lawrence Simon | March 9, 2016

Disney’s “Zootopia” is the latest in a batch of animated hits which some see as a revival of the “Disney Renaissance” — a period beginning with “The Little Mermaid.”

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Disney’s “Zootopia” is family-friendly fun, with a message

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