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5 years ago
If you feel that well-directed action films are real gems in the cinema world, then “The Protégé” is one to add to your list. This extraordinarily good looking, blood-soaked genre flick is stacked with a solid script, a talented and appealin... Read the full review »
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5 years ago
Many foodies hold a culinary reverence for Anthony Bourdain, the troubled chef with a bad boy in the kitchen attitude who skyrocketed to fame as a television personality. Bourdain seemed to have it all – a gorgeous girlfriend, a dream job where... Read the full review »
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5 years ago
If ever there was a film with a clear identity crisis, “Reminiscence” is it. This blunder of a movie can’t decide if it wants to be science fiction, noir, a thriller or a romance. Writer / director Lisa Joy (the co-creator, executive produce... Read the full review »
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5 years ago
“Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings” is a fresh superhero origin story that deserves great success at the box office. This visually dazzling film has a substantial scale (with its $150 million budget), an engaging cast with a terrific c... Read the full review »
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5 years ago
The incredible true story of the Salvator Mundi, a supposed Renaissance masterpiece by Leonardo DaVinci, is a tale that’s stranger than fiction. In “The Lost Leonardo,” director Andreas Koefoed goes in-depth to expose the speculation, myster... Read the full review »
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5 years ago
John Pollono writes, directs, and co-stars in “Small Engine Repair,” the film adaptation of his 2011 one act play of the same name. There’s a highly personalized feel to this project, and Pollono’s approach is the main reason why. Although... Read the full review »
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5 years ago
One of life’s greatest gifts is that of true friendship, and “Language Lessons,” a platonic love story from director Natalie Morales and her co-writer Mark Duplass, is a charming and heartwarming film that’s guaranteed to hit you right in... Read the full review »
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5 years ago
As is the case with most films that Paul Schrader has either written or directed, the main theme in “The Card Counter” is that of a lost soul who is seeking personal redemption. This intense drama hits all the expected targets of a Schrader fi... Read the full review »
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5 years ago
It sure feels good to see a comic book movie that’s tons of fun, and “The Suicide Squad,” a reboot of sorts from writer / director James Gunn, is one of the more enjoyable ones I’ve seen in years. The film feels like it’s the total and c... Read the full review »
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5 years ago
One of the most cinematic questions of all time is “what is the meaning of life?,” and in “Nine Days,” writer / director Edson Oda explores this idea in a unique way by taking the stance that being born is the ultimate goal, not life’s b... Read the full review »
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5 years ago
In the M. Night Shyamalan spectrum, “Old” is not as much of a stinker as “After Earth” but not even close to being as terrific as “The Sixth Sense.” This tame thriller has a tension that feels flimsy, is burdened with clunky dialogue,... Read the full review »
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5 years ago
“Escape Room: Tournament of Champions” is a straightforward sequel, which means no background is necessary to enjoy this second installment of Adam Robitel‘s 2019 film “Escape Room.” If you understand the general principle of an escape r... Read the full review »
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5 years ago
What’s so fascinating about “The Green Knight,” a haunting, richly-layered retelling of the classic Arthurian legend, is the amount of artistic license given to writer / director David Lowery. It is clear the studio let him craft the exact m... Read the full review »
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5 years ago
Matt Damon is becoming this generation’s “Old Reliable” when it comes to dependable leading men, and his solid performance in the crime drama “Stillwater” should earn him that designation for good. Damon delivers a terrific turn that car... Read the full review »
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5 years ago
If you’re looking for a thoughtful, original film, writer / director Scott Brignac‘s “Playing God” is one you’ll want to seek out. It’s not the most well made indie movie, and the studio attempting to advertise it as a comedy caper won... Read the full review »
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5 years ago
Based on true events, the well-intentioned “Joe Bell” is a bland and boring melodrama. This tragic story about a father’s journey on foot from Oregon to New York to raise awareness about the harms of bullying aspires to be inspirational, but... Read the full review »
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5 years ago
Perhaps it’s a result of where I currently am in my life at this moment, but “Pig” kicked me in the gut with its haunting exploration of isolation and loss. This film warms your heart while proceeding to rip it right out of your chest. The s... Read the full review »
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5 years ago
There isn’t much to say about “Space Jam: A New Legacy,” the shiftless, uninspired sequel to the 1996 fan favorite film. This “updated” movie is awful, playing like a product placement cash cow for Warner Brothers. It’s almost like dir... Read the full review »
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5 years ago
Setting a movie on a Disney theme park ride may not always work out as well as the “Pirates of the Caribbean” franchise (see: “The Haunted Mansion,” “The Country Bears”), but “Jungle Cruise” had a clean slate filled with an abundan... Read the full review »
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5 years ago
A generic leading man makes for an equally generic character in “Snake Eyes,” the origin story of the popular Hasbro G.I. Joe hero. It’s not that there’s anything wrong with Henry Golding, a charmer with a respectable screen presence, it�... Read the full review »
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5 years ago
It’s easy to tell when a sequel is unwanted and ill-advised because the studio will quietly drop it in theaters at unusual times. This is why we have “The House Next Door: Meet the Blacks 2,” a Halloween-themed movie that’s been released i... Read the full review »
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5 years ago
I would be the first to accuse film critics of going into “The Boss Baby: Family Business” without an open mind. When there’s an unwanted sequel that feels like a misstep right out of the gate, it’s human nature to dismiss the entire thing... Read the full review »
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5 years ago
“Finding You” feels tailor-made for teens looking for a date night movie. This tame coming-of-age romance, written and directed by Brian Baugh, is based on the 2011 young adult novel “There You’ll Find Me” by Jenny B. Jones. The material... Read the full review »
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5 years ago
One of the least interesting Marvel characters gets her time in the spotlight in “Black Widow,” the latest standalone movie in the MCU. There’s something about this film that feels different, in a good way. Perhaps it’s because Black Widow... Read the full review »
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5 years ago
The unconditional love between a boy and his favorite stuffed toy turns dark in “Benny Loves You,” a horror-comedy from writer, director and co-star, Karl Holt. As the film’s tagline goes, “hell hath no fury like a teddy scorned.” If you... Read the full review »
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5 years ago
If you could bottle the ridiculous, the “Fast and Furious” franchise films would spill over the brim of the largest container possible. Even with all the ludicrous plots, outrageous action scenes, and impossible scenarios stuffed into the popu... Read the full review »
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5 years ago
After a year-long hiatus from the communal screening experience in an actual movie theater, audiences deserve better than “Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard,” an unpleasant reminder that not everything about the movies is magic. This tired, humorl... Read the full review »
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5 years ago
“The streets were made of music.”
So says bodega owner Usnavi (Anthony Ramos), the son of Dominican immigrants who dreams of (and sings about) a better life in “In the Heights,” a musical story of hope and the American Dream. The Tony awa... Read the full review »
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5 years ago
“Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway” is the very definition of a “family movie.” This amusing adventure featuring the beloved characters from Beatrix Potter’s noted children’s books has something everyone can enjoy. If you’re a fan of Peter... Read the full review »
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5 years ago
I didn’t expect to get much out of “A Quiet Place Part II,” the sequel to director John Krasinski‘s 2018 film about humanity trying to survive an attack by alien creatures that hunt by sound. Krasinski is behind the camera this go around a... Read the full review »
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5 years ago
My septuagenarian mom called me up after she and her friends went to see “Queen Bees,” and I think our conversation would make the ideal movie review.
“We loved the movie, especially seeing so many old Hollywood actors. It made us laugh and... Read the full review »
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5 years ago
“The Truffle Hunters” is a near-perfect documentary film for those who love Italian cuisine and dogs. This delightful film is like a story book that captures the lost art of foraging for the prized white Alba truffle, a clandestine affair that... Read the full review »
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5 years ago
The irresistible “Swan Song” is a crowd-pleasing celebration of the joy of being yourself, and a homage to the rapidly disappearing small town gay culture. Writer / director Todd Stephens based his film on a real person that he knew growing up... Read the full review »
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5 years ago
Fans of comedian Eric André‘s hilarious jackass-style humor will be most pleased with “Bad Trip,” an uncensored, bawdy film that’s now streaming on Netflix. The movie is a series of hidden camera gags that’s intertwined with a fictional... Read the full review »
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5 years ago
Everybody loves a good underdog story, and “Percy vs. Goliath” is counting on it. The theme of one farmer’s fight against big agriculture is one that’s been done many times before, but this standard-issue (and ultimately forgettable) drama... Read the full review »
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5 years ago
When I was a kid, I always dreamed of having a pony of my own. If you are a little girl who loves horses (or if you ever were), then “Spirit Untamed” is a movie for you. This animated sequel to 2002’s “Spirit: Stallion of Cimarron” may n... Read the full review »
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5 years ago
When it comes to ranking villains from the House of Mouse, Cruella De Vil is a fan favorite meanie. Many devotees have been excitedly waiting for “Cruella,” the live action feature film from director Craig Gillespie about the early days of one... Read the full review »
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5 years ago
It’s always a big disappointment when a movie does almost everything right, but then doesn’t stick the landing. Such is the case with “Here Before,” an eerie, well-executed psychological thriller from writer / director Stacey Gregg. The st... Read the full review »
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5 years ago
Fans of Kevin Smith are a diehard bunch, and the documentary “Clerk” celebrates the life and career of the filmmaker, podcaster, comic book writer, and pop culture icon. Devotees of the View Askewniverse should mark this as a must-see, but new... Read the full review »
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5 years ago
Based on Patrick DeWitt‘s novel, “French Exit” is one of the more interesting films I’ve seen this year. This strange, quirky movie has a unique plot, an oddball cast of characters, and a smartly written screenplay (by DeWitt), yet it will... Read the full review »
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