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Robert Pattinson's 'Primetime,' Martin McDonagh's 'Wild Horse Nine,' an Oasis reunion documentary and more.

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Travis Scott’s Hollywood Odyssey

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The Cinerama Dome Lives!

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From July 23-26, comic book aficionados, gamers, cosplayers and caped crusaders will descend on San Diego for Comic-Con. And as much as SDCC’s programmers focus on…

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Shaken, Soaked and Seasick: What It’s Like to Survive 'The Odyssey' in 4DX

There’s no question that seeing Christopher Nolan’s epic “The Odyssey” in 70mm and Imax – or both – is an expansive and breathtaking experience. But for cinephiles who…

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