Being the Ricardos

December 19, 2021 by

I’m all for showing the love for Lucy (and Desi) but I’m not sure this homage will make us feel it.

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The King’s Man

December 19, 2021 by

This origins story is a little bit schizophrenic, and a little bit fun.

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Nightmare Alley

December 14, 2021 by

Guillermo del Toro’s remake of the 1940’s film noir is appropriately creepy. It’s also weirdly cold, which, sadly, neutralizes the whole damn thing.

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And Just Like That

December 13, 2021 by

Too big and not Big Enough, the long awaited Sex and the City evolution pushes its embossed envelope in directions we need and some, maybe we don’t.

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Don’t Look Up

December 8, 2021 by

Adam McKay’s alleged comedy about the end of the world should be ambitious. But, somehow, it sure doesn’t feel that way.

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Red Rocket

December 6, 2021 by

Sean Baker’s disturbing comedy may not be perfect, but when it is, which it is often, it’s dynamite.

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West Side Story

December 4, 2021 by

From the way he teases us with the first whistles of the overture, we know Steven Spielberg is in full control, telling us a story many of us know, his way. And, for the most part, his way is pretty damn swell.

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November 26, 2021 by

The House of Gucci

“Why? Why? Why?” cries a character (and I do mean character) in Ridley Scott’s take on the infamous Gucci family story. Anybody looking for something fun, or drama, or even just infectiously juicy may ask the same thing.

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Licorice Pizza

November 25, 2021 by

A wonderful Cooper Hoffman brings his own charm and great timing to Gary, still evoking memories of his late, great father, who, of course, worked with Anderson.

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The Humans

November 23, 2021 by

Hitting the screen just as we are happy (or not) about seeing family for Thanksgiving, this complicated drama is timely and boosted by its all-star cast.

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