Out in Theaters: ‘BLEED FOR THIS’
It may not quite float like a butterfly or sting like a bee but 'Bleed for This' rides on the greatness of Miles Teller and Aaron Eckhart’s killer performances to…
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Out in Theaters: ‘BILLY LYNN’S LONG HALFTIME WALK’
There may be redeeming aspects in 'Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk' but they are few and far between. As it stands, Ang Lee’s latest experiment is by and large a…
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Out in Theaters: ‘LOVING’
Jeff Nichols’ shows an abundance of restraint translating the true story of Richard and Mildred Loving, an interracial couple jailed for marrying. Though marked by great performances and admirable in…
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Out in Theaters: ‘FANTASTIC BEASTS AND WHERE TO FIND THEM’
More cute than classic, J.K. Rowling’s return to the wizarding world is filled with good charm, alluring visual sorcery and an enchanting new cast of characters but also serves as…
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Out in Theaters: ‘ARRIVAL’
Minor quibbles aside, 'Arrival' is heady, bold, emotionally decadent and fearless. It’s science fiction for film lovers lead by an excellent turn from Amy Adams and emboldened by Jóhann Jóhannsson’s…
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Out in Theaters: ‘DOCTOR STRANGE’
CONCLUSION: 'Doctor Strange' sparkles with inebriating visual pop but suffers the issues common to Marvel formula: a weak villain, over-reliance on ill-fitting witticisms and a third act universe-aggressive threat complete…
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Out in Theaters: ‘HACKSAW RIDGE’
Mel Gibson’s latest is a flawed but nonetheless stirring tribute to an uncommon war hero in Desmond Doss. Though Gibson’s vampiric need for blood seems an odd fit to sing…
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Out in Theaters: ‘CHRISTINE’
'Christine' shines a bright spotlight on Rebecca Hall's considerable talent; a dark, impactful and overwhelming tragedy if never quite superb.
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Out in Theaters: ‘THE HANDMAIDEN’
Chan-wook Park’s ‘The Handmaiden’ smartly blends a historical thriller with a sultry lesbian romance, making for a film that’s as difficult to categorize as it is utterly entrancing. Devious, dark…
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Out in Theaters: ‘OUIJA: ORIGIN OF EVIL’
‘Ouija: Origin of Evil’ is an awesome rarity in that it’s an excellent sequel to a truly horrible original film. Mike Flanagan (Hush, Oculus) mixes uncomfortable comedy with legitimate scares…