I tend to not read reviews until after I’ve seen a film or play. I don’t like to go in with preconceived notions. Plus, in this case it was Magic Mike, so really, was I in it for substance anyway? Did I need some intellectual or social commentary from a critic in advance? No, I decided. And off I went to see Channing Tatum, Matthew McConaughey and Co. for pure entertainment in an air-conditioned theater on the hottest day of the year. Well, I got my entertainment. And then some. A big thank you and tip of the cap to [...]

