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Kate Review: Mary Elizabeth Winstead Kicks Ass in Netflix’s Latest Thriller

Style over substance doesn’t even begin to cover the flashy but empty thrills of Kate, a Netflix original action film which plays a lot like a video game. Mary Elizabeth Winstead is Kate, a highly skilled assassin working in Japan with her long-time handler and best mate Varrick (Woody Harrelson). The two have a rule: no kids. So when an assignment in Osaka sees Kate take out a mark in front of his young daughter, she is wracked with guilt. It’s a decision that will come back to haunt her in unexpected ways. This is the second feature from director…
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Wrath of Man: Jason Statham Still Kicks Ass Even Without the Quips

If audiences are expecting Wrath of Man, the fourth collaboration between director Guy Ritchie and star Jason Statham, to have the rollicking, quirky vibe of previous Ritchie/Statham action joints, they should temper expectations right now. While Statham has always been adept with a one-liner, and Ritchie is more than willing to provide him a memorable one, Wrath of Man doesn’t have room for quips and giggles; Statham’s tongue has been removed from his cheek and is seldom used. This taut, suspenseful tale of vengeance is deathly serious and features one of the more stoic performances of Statham’s career. While the…
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Jade Eyed Leopard Documentary Kicks Off Big Cat Week at Nat Geo WILD

Though every week is Big Cat Week in our hearts, it’s about to officially be Big Cat Week over at Nat Geo WILD.  The premise here is simple. Like Sharkfest 2020 before it, National Geographic’s animal-focused channel will be rolling out big cat-centric programming for five days next week. Big Cat Week starts on Monday, Sept. 7 at 2 p.m. ET and runs through Friday, Sept. 11. The first catty offering from Nat Geo WILD is the documentary Jade Eyed Leopard, from notable National Geographic filmmakers and founders of the Big Cat Initiative Beverly and Dereck Joubert. Jade Eyed Leopard…
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