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FILM REVIEWS

In-depth film reviews, rated A through F, from someone who definitely thinks he knows more about movies than you.

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Out in Theaters: ‘DARKEST HOUR’

Out in Theaters: ‘DARKEST HOUR’

‘Darkest Hour’ sees director Joe Wright back on top of his game directing Gary Oldman as Winston Churchill to one of his finest onscreen roles. More importantly, the film that…

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Out in Theaters: ‘THE SHAPE OF WATER’

Out in Theaters: ‘THE SHAPE OF WATER’

‘The Shape of Water’ shucks convention in making a throwback to the monster movies of yesteryear, showcasing Guillermo del Toro’s soaring visual style and a breathtaking lead performance from Sally…

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Out in Theaters: ‘STAR WARS: THE LAST JEDI’ 

Out in Theaters: ‘STAR WARS: THE LAST JEDI’ 

Midichlorians level reporting mild. ‘Star Wars: The Last Jedi’ is a mixed bag that explores new emotional and intellectual territory for a Star Wars property while hedging in an unfortunate…

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Out in Theaters: ‘THE POST’ 

Out in Theaters: ‘THE POST’ 

‘The Post’ tells a well-timed story about the importance of the free press, has a remarkably loaded cast led by Tom Hanks and Meryl Streep and is defined by sharp…

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Out in Theaters: ‘THE DISASTER ARTIST’

Out in Theaters: ‘THE DISASTER ARTIST’

One of the funniest and most sincere making-of comedies to come out of Hollywood, 'The Disaster Artist' finds James Franco and brother Dave Franco homaging the world’s worst movie with…

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Out in Theaters: ‘ROMAN J. ISRAEL, ESQ.’ 

Out in Theaters: ‘ROMAN J. ISRAEL, ESQ.’ 

Denzel Washington sells ‘Roman J. Israel, Esq.’ as best he can but his tic-loaded portrayal of a gifted esquire who bites from the apple of temptation isn’t enough to overlook…

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Out in Theaters: ‘COCO’

Out in Theaters: ‘COCO’

'Coco' by most accounts is a well-made film; the animation is wowing, the songs are full of life and love and it tells a heart-warming story, but it also feels…

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Out in Theaters: ’JUSTICE LEAGUE’

Out in Theaters: ’JUSTICE LEAGUE’

‘Justice League’ is an improvement over the dreary, dark ‘Batman v. Superman’ but can’t manage to jam a bunch of new characters, a lame villain, and a eye-rolling world domination…

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Out in Theaters: ‘LAST FLAG FLYING’ 

Out in Theaters: ‘LAST FLAG FLYING’ 

Deftly blending snarky comedy and high tragedy in this expertly cast and immaculately performed drama, Richard Linklater’s ‘Last Flag Flying’ is a soulful examination of grief, duty, family and love…

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Out in Theaters: ‘MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS’

Out in Theaters: ‘MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS’

Not worth boarding, 'Murder on the Orient Express' has a heck of a time investing audiences in its rather unengaging mystery. A talky whodunit whose dialogue is often stiff and…