• ‘Vice’ excels in the recreation of history - Read Article

    ‘Vice’ excels in the recreation of history

    2018-12-24T16:01:06-07:00

    It should come as no surprise that “Vice”—a politically charged movie coming out at a politically charged time—is proving divisive. What’s actually surprising is that the debates over “Vice” have…

  • ‘Aquaman’ is so bad it’s good - Read Article

    ‘Aquaman’ is so bad it’s good

    2018-12-19T18:00:13-07:00

    The DC Extended Universe has been collapsing ever since it began. It kicked off with “Man of Steel” and “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice”, signifying the two types of…

  • ‘Mary Poppins Returns’ is a ton of fun - Read Article

    ‘Mary Poppins Returns’ is a ton of fun

    2018-12-19T12:50:09-07:00

    Disney has not been kind to P. L. Travers. The writer once said that sorrow lies behind everything she’s written, which holds true for her “Mary Poppins” novels. Disney’s 1964…

  • ‘Mary Queen of Scots’ is a strikingly potent film - Read Article

    ‘Mary Queen of Scots’ is a strikingly potent film

    2018-12-14T11:50:19-07:00

    Period pieces aren’t always thrilling. Amid the meticulous recreation of history, this genre often forgets to fill its movies with valuable characters and themes, eventually producing a hollow shell of…

  • Performances make ‘Ben Is Back’ shine - Read Article

    Performances make ‘Ben Is Back’ shine

    2018-12-13T11:50:07-07:00

    Usually the independent film scene is the place to be if you want to avoid movies feeling too repetitive, but there’s an exception to every rule.  “Ben Is Back” is…

  • ‘Creed II’ offers cheer-worthy moments - Read Article

    ‘Creed II’ offers cheer-worthy moments

    2018-11-21T13:50:11-07:00

    The original “Rocky” is a bona fide classic. Its sequels—not so much. After the original ascended those Philadelphia steps and introduced Rocky Balboa to the world, its follow-ups descended into…

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