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Bob Odenkirk Punches Up ‘Nobody’ As A Wimpy Dad Hiding Dark Secret

By Lynn VenhausThis is one of the most violent movies I have ever seen. That said, it is a mostly satisfying thriller of kick-it-up-a-notch action,... Details

Period Spy Yarn ‘Six Minutes to Midnight’ Lacks Crisp Execution

By Lynn VenhausBased on true events, “Six Minutes to Midnight” is a period spy yarn that sounds more exciting than it is. On Aug. 15,... Details

“Zack Snyder’s Justice League” A Super-Sized Superhero Extravaganza

By Alex McPherson “Zack Snyder’s Justice League” is an entertaining, four-hour superhero epic that greatly improves on Joss Whedon’s 2017 version. After leaving the first... Details

Nightmarish Sci-Fi ‘Come True’ Is Mysterious Slice of Horror

By Alex McPherson Anthony Scott Burns’ new directorial effort, “Come True,” is a flawed yet eerily effective horror film that explores the nature of dreams.... Details

Anthony Hopkins’ Tour de Force as ‘The Father’

By Lynn VenhausWithout sentimentality, “The Father” depicts a man’s growing dementia and the sheer terror of the disorientation he feels as he doesn’t realize what... Details

Another Look: ‘Ghost’ (2020) an Understated Gem of a Crime Film

By Alex McPherson Shot entirely via iPhone, director Anthony Z. James’ “Ghost” is a thought-provoking exploration of fatherhood, redemption, violence, and how the past informs... Details

‘Moxie’ Awakens New Generation to Girl Power

By Lynn VenhausThe “Me Too” and “Time’s Up” movements gain allies at an Oregon high school, where the girl students discover their voices and power... Details

‘Raya and the Last Dragon’ Features Next Level Animation, Familiar Storytelling

By Lynn VenhausWith all its sophisticated and dazzling, detailed animation, “Raya and the Last Dragon” demonstrates what computer-generated graphic images can accomplish. The next-level panoramas... Details

‘Coming 2 America’ Is A Passable Reunion

By Alex McPherson “Coming 2 America” is an enjoyable sequel that fails to match the charm and creativity of the 1988 original. In the fictional... Details