‘IS THIS THING ON?’ Mic Checks a Middle-Aged Marriage
Will Arnett erupts onto the screen as a real dramatic actor in Bradley Cooper’s thoughtfully funny 'Is This Thing On?', a midlife crisis story that tackles themes of commitment and…
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‘ZOOTOPIA 2’ and the Overwhelming Joy of the Meaningful Family-Friendly Film
Funny, heartwarming, and thematically potent, 'Zootopia 2' is one of the better animated movies of the decade—but more importantly, it marked a pivotal moviegoing experience for this critic: my daughter’s…
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‘WAKE UP DEAD MAN’ is A Holy Mystery a Few Beads Short of a Full Rosary
The winning combo of Daniel Craig and Josh O’Connor threatens to send 'Wake Up Dead Man' to the heavens, but the third 'Knives Out' entry — though the most thematically…
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‘PREDATOR: BADLANDS’ Is the Alien vs. Predator Movie We Deserve
The kind of effortlessly enjoyable franchise movie that we don't see enough of at the theater these days, 'Predator: Badlands' continues Dan Trachtenberg's absolute god-tier revival of this franchise, this…
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Del Toro’s ‘FRANKENSTEIN’ a Sumptuous Parable of Abusive Fathers
A gorgeous retelling of a classic tale about the monsters that dwell within us, Del Toro’s take on Frankenstein features a standout turn from Jacob Elordi but remains a middle…
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Tatum Shines as a Lovable Scamp in Cianfrance’s Surprisingly Warm ‘ROOFMAN’
Channing Tatum is great as a charming criminal on the lamb in this surprisingly crowd-pleasing crime dramedy from Derek Cianfrance. 'Roofman' may not be his most heavy-hitting feature but it…
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‘ANEMONE’ Flows Into Something Poignant, Eventually
It takes its sweet, brooding time, but 'Anemone' eventually lands somewhere potent. Daniel Day-Lewis, of course, makes the journey worthwhile, proving again why he's widely considered the GOAT.
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‘CAUGHT STEALING’ An Over-the-Plate Crime Saga from Aronofsky
An easy-to-consume crime thriller with a swaggering Austin Butler in the lead, Caught Stealing abandons the deeper themes and close attention to performance that have defined Darren Aronofsky’s best work.…
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‘HIGHEST 2 LOWEST’ a Campy Epic of Urban Success and Crime
‘Highest 2 Lowest’, an Apple and A24 co-production, sees American auteur Spike Lee transplant Akira Kurosawa’s 1963 classic to modern-day NYC with bristling detail. It’s at once melodramatic and Shakespearean,…
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Unnecessary and Disposal ‘NOBODY 2’ Still an Entertaining Funhouse Riff on the Post-Wick Action Movie
Bob Odenkirk returns as everyman assassin Hutch Mansell in a vacation-themed sequel that extends the brand no further than swapping his hoodie for a Hawaiian shirt. At a brisk 89…