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"Thor: The Dark World"'s characters are often very charming, but they're only so much fun when they're stuck going through the motions in this sequel, "Paris Countdown" is a middle-aged bromance tucked inside a French crime thriller, but it never quite gets any of the pieces right.

In an age when any blockbuster or indie film can be summoned up to your computer, TV or smart phone, are we witnessing the end of a favorite American pastime - going to the movies? On Thursday, April 25, " Chicago Tribune " film critic Michael Phillips will explore film-industry trends, the impact of technology, and what it all means for Hollywood ... (more)