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“All of Us Strangers” a profoundly moving film

There is something deeply profound about “All of Us Strangers.” Writer/director Andrew Haigh’s film about love and grief…

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Final chapter sinks ‘Book of Clarence’

“The Book of Clarence” rolls along well enough for about 95% of the film. Writer/director Jeymes Samuel’s follow-up…

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‘Wonka’ a highlight among films currently in theaters

While the 2024 movie year officially kicks off with “Night Swim” this weekend, it’s not the only option…

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‘The Holdovers,’ ‘Bottoms,’ ‘Air’ among year’s best films

The movie theater experience returned in 2023 – well at least for a little while. The cultural phenomenon…

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‘The Iron Claw’ a respectful tale of family tragedy

For longtime professional wrestling fans, the Von Erich family is a tale of tragic lore that feels like…

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“Poor Things” a wildly orginal experience

“Poor Things” is a wonderfully weird experience. Director Yorgos Lanthimos has crafted a darkly comedic spin on the…

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Strong performances, writing make ‘Holdovers’ one of year’s best films

It’s been almost 20 years since actor Paul Giamatti and director Alexander Payne teamed up for the delightful…

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Latest ‘Godzilla’ brings the chaos and mayhem

One of the most infamous creatures in movie history is back in “Godzilla Minus One,” the 37th film…

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Fincher’s ‘The Killer’ a stylish thriller

If ever a film embodied the spirit of its director, “The Killer” would definitely be that film. The…

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Marvels mildly entertaining, mostly formula superhero film

The Marvel Cinematic Universe returns to the big screen with “The Marvels,” the latest entry of Phase 5…