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Premise stretched way too thin in disappointing “Come Play”

“Come Play” is a horror film from writer/director Jacob Chase that has plenty of elements working for it.…

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Borat returns in slightly uneven sequel

Sacha Baron Cohen brings his Borat character out of retirement for “Borat Subsequent Moviefilm,” the sequel to the…

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Sorkin delivers compelling courtroom drama in ‘Chicago 7’

“The Trial of the Chicago 7” is a master class in writing and acting. Writer/director Aaron Sorkin has…

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Compelling documentaries highlight latest slate at Nashville Film Festival

The 51st Nashville Film Festival wrapped up Wednesday, capping a week in which the annual event switched to…

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‘Infidel’ a solid thriller

“Infidel” is clunky at times and a bit heavy-handed, but it manages to find its footing in the…

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‘Broken Hearts Gallery’ a charming romantic comedy

The new romantic comedy “The Broken Hearts Gallery” doesn’t break any new ground in the genre, but what…

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Strong cast keeps family drama ‘Blackbird’ in flight

“Blackbird” is the kind of film that in the wrong hands could have gone horribly wrong – a…

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Nolan delivers solid effort in ‘Tenet’

The first summer blockbuster of 2020 finally arrives on the last unofficial weekend of summer with Christopher Nolan’s…

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‘Unhinged’ offers Russell Crowe and little more

For months, “Unhinged” has positioned itself as the movie to kick off the reopening of theaters following the…

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‘Sputnik’ an old school horror film

Editor’s note: With movie theaters limited because of the coronavirus pandemic, Micheal Compton’s reviews will focus on films…