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‘Beautiful Day,’ ‘Knives Out’ and 5 other memorable films from 2019
I briefly considered making this a list of the movies that will stick with me, but that would have to include movies that stick for all the wrong reasons (insert ‘Cats’ joke here) → Read More
‘Playmobil: The Movie’ is a poor man’s ‘Lego’ movie
Both adults and kids could enjoy ‘The Lego Movie’ together, but if parents watch ‘Playmobil: The Movie’ with their kids, they’ll probably just zone out and wonder how the toy company could justify such a transparent knockoff → Read More
‘Double Tap’ revives the humor and gore of ‘Zombieland’
The zombie genre has felt a little more like its subject matter in recent years, but Ruben Fleischer’s "Zombieland: Double Tap" has arrived to meet the challenge → Read More
Natalie Portman’s space drama ‘Lucy in the Sky’ falls flat on Earth
‘Lucy in the Sky’ is the latest example of why you should take a deep breath when the words ‘inspired by’ float across a movie screen → Read More
Renee Zellweger is the best part of tragic Garland biopic ‘Judy’
"Judy" never quite captures the highs of a career that put Judy Garland’s name alongside the other icons of her era. "Judy" is really "Judy: The Final Months," with a handful of flashbacks for context. → Read More
Movie review: ‘Downton Abbey’ is a gift for fans. Newbies will like it, too
It’s a drama millions of people — nearly 10 million people by the end — watched unfold. The PBS TV series "Downton Abbey" concluded an incredible six-season run in 2016, and now, three years later, "Downton Abbey" the movie is reviving the fandom. → Read More
2019 fall movie preview: ‘Joker,’ ‘Star Wars’ among must-sees; be concerned for ‘Cats’
If the last few weeks have felt a little empty at the theater, don’t worry: things should be getting better soon. → Read More
Movie review: Kevin Costner as a golden retriever? That and more in dog movie, 'Art of Racing in the Rain'
“The Art of Racing in the Rain” has its moments, but it has a few too many issues to stick it in the “good” talking dog movie category. → Read More
Movie review: 'Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark' is a spooky good time with a 'Stranger Things' vibe
“Scary Stories” also hits that “Stranger Things” sweet spot between kiddie horror like the recent “Goosebumps” movies and the R-rated content of the new Stephen King “It” movies. → Read More
Movie review: Sundance doc 'The Pieces I Am' celebrates 'Beloved' author Toni Morrison
In "Toni Morrison: The Pieces I Am," which premiered at this year's Sundance Film Festival, there is a tendency to talk a lot more about Toni Morrison than to let the audience experience Toni Morrison. → Read More
Movie review: Sundance's 'The Farewell' is one of the best movies you'll see this year
"The Farewell," starring Awkwafina, is alternately hilarious, dark and tearful — low-key enough to fly under the radar, but bold enough to stick with you long after you leave the theater. → Read More
Movie review: Spider-Man gets the post-'Endgame' world swinging in 'Far From Home'
As a follow-up to “Avengers: Endgame,” “Spider-Man: Far From Home” is a reassuring reminder that the Marvel films to come will retain the same element of fun and personality that made that first 10 years such a great ride. → Read More
Movie review: Zombie flick 'Dead Don't Die' is lifeless even with Bill Murray, Adam Driver
Zombie movies don’t exactly carry the highest of standards when it comes to big screen entertainment, and yet Jim Jarmusch’s “The Dead Don’t Die,” starring Billy Murray and Adam Driver, is still a tremendous disappointment. → Read More
Movie review: John Lithgow, Blythe Danner carry quirky doomsday rom-com 'Tomorrow Man'
John Lithgow and Blythe Danner give their weirdo characters the kind of necessary weight and gravity most actors couldn’t provide in "Tomorrow Man," a film that had its world premiere at the 2019 Sundance Film Festival. → Read More
Movie review: 'Dark Phoenix' is a good 'X-Men' episode, but an awkward series finale
Overall, Simon Kinberg’s “Dark Phoenix” is much better than the last “X-Men” film, 2016's “Apocalypse,” but not near as good as “Days of Future Past” (2014). → Read More
Movie review: Sundance's 'Photograph' is like a Sandra Bullock romantic comedy with a slow burn
At a distance, the premise sounds like the perfect setup for a Sandra Bullock romantic comedy, but here, “Photograph” plays out like a slow burn. → Read More
Movie review: Even with Diane Keaton, 'Poms' still needs a pep rally
“Poms” won’t make you get up out of your seat and cheer, but it might make you smile. → Read More
Movie review: Excellent 'Tolkien' isn't just for 'Lord of the Rings' fans
For fans of the "Lord of the Rings" novels, "Tolkien" is a precious and worthy tribute to their author; to non-fans, it still stands as a testament to the depth and endurance of true friendship. → Read More
Movie review: Mike Leigh's 'Peterloo' is a passionate history lesson that doesn't know when to end
"Peterloo" is a historic drama that won’t make much history itself. → Read More
Movie review: 'Avengers: Endgame' puts a thrilling exclamation point on a decade of Marvel movies
Wow. This is the kind of movie that reminds you why it’s still worth going out to the movies. → Read More