<p>The holidays are just around the corner, and theaters are gearing up for releases including an &quot;Aquaman&quot; sequel, a &quot;Hunger Games&quot; prequel and &quot;Napoleon.&quot; Newsday film critic Rafer Guzm&aacute;n has a preview.</p>


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