Too Many Detours
Posted 2 weeks ago

A road-trip comedy, 'Sacramento' tries to answers questions about fatherhood and friendship but falls short in the end.

Road trip comedy ‘Sacramento’ takes too many detours en route to destination
Mind Crash
Posted 3 weeks ago

Fans will love it. Non fans will be confused. And gamers will wanna game.

All Whammies
Posted 3 weeks ago

'The Luckiest Man in America' feels like a missed opportunity, and a tease of a better movie hiding somewhere in the margins of this one.

‘The Luckiest Man in America’ Makes Its Play, Lands on a Whammy
(Good) Dog Days
Posted 3 weeks ago

An odd couple dramedy with a strong thematic backbone rooted in explorations of grief and acceptance, 'The Friend' creeps up on you.

‘The Friend’ Is Very Good Company
Uni-corny
Posted 1 month ago

'Death of a Unicorn' is fun, interesting, and good (enough), though shoddy CGI work and a somewhat flat performance from Paul Rudd keep it from realizing its full potential.

‘Death of a Unicorn’ Swings for the Fences, Hits a Single
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Chalamet and Dylan Meet in “A Complete Unknown”

by Christian Ramos December 25, 2024 Print Reviews

The times of Bob Dylan, they are a changin’ in this musical biopic.

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“Nightbitch” is Stinky

by Christian Ramos December 22, 2024 Print Reviews

Amy Adams once again hurts this long time fan.

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“Mufasa: The Lion King” is a Roar Above the Rest

by Christian Ramos December 22, 2024 Print Reviews

The life of Mufasa is explored in this prequel.

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“Nosferatu” Sinks Teeth In Deep, Never Lets Go

by Warren Cantrell December 20, 2024 Print Reviews

Terrifying, mesmerizing, beautiful yet terrible: this new version of ‘Nosferatu’ hits for the horror cycle and never looks back.

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‘Nightbitch’ Lands in the Doghouse

by Warren Cantrell December 4, 2024 Print Reviews

‘Nightbitch’ delivers on its premise in its own not terribly cinematic way, and though underwhelming, showcases Amy Adams at her career best.

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“Moana 2” Sinks

by Christian Ramos November 27, 2024 Print Reviews

Moana 2 is another Disney sequel that sinks more than swims.

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“A Real Pain” is a Real Delight

by Christian Ramos November 27, 2024 Print Reviews

Two cousins journey to find Grandma’s old stopping grounds.

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‘Wicked’ Leaps Off the Stage and Comfortably Lands (Its Broomstick) On-Screen

by Warren Cantrell November 20, 2024 Print Reviews

‘Wicked’ successfully merges the terrestrial roots of the Broadway source material with a dazzling cinematic reimagining.

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I Couldn’t Be Happier with “Wicked”

by Christian Ramos November 19, 2024 Print Reviews

A green girl and a pink girl walk into Oz.

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I adore-a “Anora”

by Christian Ramos November 9, 2024 Print Reviews

A stripper hits the jackpot, only to face Russian heavies!

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“Here” Be A.I. Mediocrity

by Christian Ramos November 9, 2024 Print Reviews

A ‘Forrest Gump’ reunion with a cozy third character.

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‘Music by John Williams’ Fails to Capture the Magic of Its Subject

by Warren Cantrell November 1, 2024 Print Reviews

[Rating: Swiss Fist] Streaming on Disney+ Friday, November 1 A toothless love fest that too often coasts on the goodwill of its eponymous subject, Music by John Williams is the best kind of “book report” documentary in the same way that a Big Mac is the best kind of “fast” food. Both are nostalgic, filling, […]

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Truth Trumps MAGA Fiction in ‘The Apprentice’

by Warren Cantrell October 10, 2024 Print Reviews

‘The Apprentice’ provides believable context for the makings of a modern monster.

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“Transformers One” is (Thankfully) More Than Meets the Eye

by Christian Ramos September 24, 2024 Print Reviews

The Transformers are back to their animated origins, saving the world one transformation at a time.

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‘My Old Ass’ Gets a Pass

by Warren Cantrell September 19, 2024 Print Reviews

An entertaining trifle that succeeds more than it fails, ‘My Old Ass’ taps into a familiar idea in a brand new way.

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