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FILM REVIEWS · FEATURES · FESTIVALS · INTERVIEWS Saturday, May 2, 2026
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FILM REVIEWS

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

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Out in Theaters: ‘ROOM’

Out in Theaters: ‘ROOM’

A healthy dose of heartbreak and humor gives 'Room' dramatic gravitas in spades. Add in two top-of-the-line performances from Brie Larson and Jacob Tremblay and you have a picture not…

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Out in Theaters: ‘THE KEEPING ROOM’

Out in Theaters: ‘THE KEEPING ROOM’

'The Keeping Room' is an uncommon Western that puts the women of the frontier front and center, and though it features strong performances across the board, the film feels limited…

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Out in Theaters: ‘EXPERIMENTER’

Out in Theaters: ‘EXPERIMENTER’

Those wanting a deeper look into the life of Stanley Milgram ought look somewhere else as Experimenter is essentially devoid of drama. Yes, you’ll get the rough facts presented to…

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Out in Theaters: ‘THE LAST WITCH HUNTER’

Out in Theaters: ‘THE LAST WITCH HUNTER’

As bad as you might expect, 'The Last Witch Hunter' proudly displays Vin Diesel's inability to act in an overlong CG-heavy shower of visual senselessness and narrative apathy.

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Out in Theaters: ‘I SMILE BACK’

Out in Theaters: ‘I SMILE BACK’

A discomforting addiction drama that hits the low notes of stay-at-home domesticity like a mallet to a gong, 'I Smile Back' showcases Sarah Silverman in a brutal, potent performance that…

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Out in Theaters: ‘BEASTS OF NO NATION’

Out in Theaters: ‘BEASTS OF NO NATION’

Disturbing and potent, 'Beasts of No Nation' benefits from Cary Fukunaga’s tasteful eye and nasty script. Likewise Idris Elba gives an electric performance as the Commandant of a squadron of…

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Out in Theaters: ‘CRIMSON PEAK’

Out in Theaters: ‘CRIMSON PEAK’

‘Crimson Peak’ is a worthy Gothic yarn from Guillermo del Toro, abundantly rich in dreary atmospherics and made great by its two deliciously playful villains.

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Out in Theaters: ‘STEVE JOBS’

Out in Theaters: ‘STEVE JOBS’

A purebred masterclass in filmmaking, 'Steve Jobs' brings Aaron Sorkin, Danny Boyle and Michael Fassbender together to tell a misanthropic biography brimming with life, humming with energy and ablaze with…