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Will ‘The Avengers’ Redeem Disney?

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<p>In our weekly video feature, Flick Picks, The Daily Beast’s Ramin Setoodeh and Rolling Stone film critic Peter Travers debate the new movies opening at a theater near you. See which films get a “yes,” “no,” or “maybe” from our critics. This week: Is the long-awaited superhero ensemble feature <i>The Avengers</i> a perfect start to the summer movie season, or a disappointing one?</p>

Ramin Setoodeh, Peter Travers | Published May 04, 2012

‘The Lorax’: Why Do Dr. Seuss Movies Suck?

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<p>In our weekly video feature Flick Picks, The Daily Beast’s Ramin Setoodeh and <em>Rolling Stone</em> film critic Peter Travers debate the new movies opening at a theater near you. See which films get a “Yes,” “No,” or “Maybe” from our critics. In this week’s lineup, <i>The Lorax</i> shows us why Dr. Seuss movies don’t work on the big screen. Plus, have we already seen the worst movie of 2012?</p>

Ramin Setoodeh, Peter Travers | Published Mar 02, 2012

Shocking Oscar Predictions!

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<p>Grab your ballot and listen up. Here’s why Christopher Plummer from <i>Beginners </i>isn’t a sure thing and <i>The Iron Lady</i>’s Meryl Streep will probably go home empty-handed.<br> </p>

Ramin Setoodeh, Peter Travers | Published Feb 17, 2012

Denzel’s Bust, McAdams’ Weak ‘Vow’

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<p>In our weekly video feature ‘Flick Picks,’ The Daily Beast’s Ramin Setoodeh and Rolling Stone film critic Peter Travers debate the new movies opening at a theater near you. See which films get a ‘Yes,’ ‘No’ or ‘Maybe’ from our critics. This week’s lineup: How could Rachel McAdams forget Channing Tatum in <i>The Vow</i>? And, Denzel Washington and Woody Harrelson as corrupt characters in, respectively, <i>Safe House </i>and <i>Rampart.</i></p>

Ramin Setoodeh, Peter Travers | Published Feb 10, 2012

Will Radcliffe Survive Post-Potter?

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<p>In our weekly video feature ‘Flick Picks,’ The Daily Beast’s Ramin Setoodeh and Rolling Stone film critic Peter Travers debate the new movies opening at a theater near you. See which films get a ‘Yes,’ ‘No’ or ‘Maybe’ from our critics. This week, we ask whether Daniel Radcliffe stumbles with <em>The Woman in Black</em> after his huge <em>Harry Potter</em> success. Plus, <em>Chronicle</em> is a superhero story for angsty teenage boys. </p>

Ramin Setoodeh, Peter Travers | Published Feb 03, 2012

Does this Movie Exploit 9/11?

The Critics

<p>In our weekly video feature ‘Flick Picks,’ The Daily Beast’s Ramin Setoodeh and <em>Rolling Stone</em> film critic Peter Travers debate the new movies opening at a theater near you. See which films get a ‘Yes,’ ‘No,’ or ‘Maybe’ from our critics. This week: Does <i>Extremely Loud &amp; Incredibly Close</i> exploit September 11? Plus, the martial-arts magic of Steven Soderbergh’s <i>Haywire</i>.</p>

Ramin Setoodeh, Peter Travers | Published Jan 20, 2012

6 Big Golden Globes Predictions

The Critics

<p>In our weekly video feature, Flick Picks, The Daily Beast’s Ramin Setoodeh and <i>Rolling Stone</i> film critic Peter Travers debate the new movies opening at a theater near you. Today, in our special Golden Globes edition, the critics predict who will win the top six movie prizes at the awards show Sunday night, from George Clooney to <i>The Artist</i>.</p>

Ramin Setoodeh, Peter Travers | Published Jan 13, 2012

The Best and Worst Movies of 2011

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<p>In our video feature ‘Flick Picks,’ The Daily Beast’s Ramin Setoodeh and <i>Rolling Stone</i> film critic Peter Travers debate the new movies opening at a theater near you. In our year-end special, they pick the best and worst movies of 2011. See the winners from George Clooney and Ryan Gosling and why Taylor Lautner made the worst list—twice.</p>

Ramin Setoodeh, Peter Travers | Published Dec 28, 2011

Why 'Dragon Tattoo' Rocks

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<p>In our weekly video feature ‘Flick Picks,’ The Daily Beast’s Ramin Setoodeh and Rolling Stone film critic Peter Travers debate the new movies opening at a theater near you. See which films get a ‘yes,’ ‘no,’ or ‘maybe’ from our critics. This week’s lineup: David Fincher vs. a double dose of Steven Spielberg. Here’s how <i>The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo</i> fares against <i>War Horse</i> and <i>The Adventures of Tintin</i>.</p>

Ramin Setoodeh, Peter Travers | Published Dec 21, 2011

Tom Cruise's Big Shocker

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Ramin Setoodeh and Peter Travers on what to watch and skip at the movies. This week, Tom Cruise vs. Robert Downey Jr.

Ramin Setoodeh, Peter Travers | Published Dec 16, 2011

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