Category: Film Reviews
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Superhumanizing
Some of us are frankly sick and tired of comic-book superhero movies, but Brad Bird’s Incredibles 2 makes the genre fun again.
This article was published on 06.14.18
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A new nope
Rejoice, people who don’t care about the quality of the media they ingest just so long as they recognize the brand!
This article was published on 05.31.18
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Stale rider
Whatever the performances in The Rider lack in depth and detail, they make up for with authenticity.
This article was published on 05.24.18
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Party pooper
Every two years, like clockwork, Melissa McCarthy makes a movie with her husband Ben Falcone; she stars, he directs and they both write. This year’s family project is Life of the Party, and unfortunately (but not unexpectedly), it continues the pattern.
This article was published on 05.17.18
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A Tucc of class
Actor-director Stanley Tucci creates a patient and thoughtful portrait of an artist at work, one that considers the pain, anxiety, confusion and excitement that comes from creation.
This article was published on 05.10.18
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Nanny knows best
The movie has its surprises that aren’t all that surprising, but it has a sweetness that makes us hope every mother finds her own personal Tully.
This article was published on 05.03.18
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Towering lean
After the long, slow burn of the first half, Lean on Pete takes a Walkabout-like veer into the desert void, and like an old horse getting a sudden shock, the film finally comes charging to life.
This article was published on 04.26.18
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Bourne again
Another week, another serviceable but thoroughly unspecial story of Middle East intrigue and terrorism.
This article was published on 04.12.18
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Trenchant warfare
Based on a play by R.C. Sherriff, this World War I film makes a strong argument that the original story’s obscurity is unjustified.
This article was published on 04.05.18
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