4 Reasons ‘Cats’ Was So Bad It Must Be A Secret Dog Plot
‘Cats’ was so bad that the only reasoning I can come up with for its badness is that it was a plot by dogs to make cats as unappealing as cosmically possible.
‘1917’ Tells One Of The Greatest Stories Of Courage Since ‘Saving Private Ryan’
‘1917,’ which follows the release of Peter Jackson’s groundbreaking World War I documentary by one year, shares a story of selflessness and honor through technically dazzling cinematic effects.
Why I Loved ‘The Rise of Skywalker’
As a lifelong Star Wars fan, I loved ‘The Rise of Skywalker’ because it reminded me of all the reasons I adore the franchise.
Clint Eastwood’s ‘Richard Jewell’ Reveals An Appetite For Libertarian Entertainment
We’ve all seen filmmakers’ cookie-cutter wokeness. ‘Richard Jewell’ shows us something new and relatable through an American libertarian lens — and audiences could use more of that.
‘Marriage Story’ Is A Predictable Feminist Screed
At the end of the day, ‘Marriage Story’ is a film about a competitive marriage in which the wife disempowers her husband in order to empower herself.
‘Richard Jewell’ Is A Story Of Media And Government Bungling That’s Still Fresh Today
The film’s message isn’t so much that neither government nor media is to be trusted, but for Americans to ask themselves why they should trust either.
Flawed ‘Richard Jewell’ Fails To Live Up To Its Trailer And Message
Elements that should have been the film’s strengths — including an interesting real-life cast and a compelling narrative about Richard Jewell, the 1996 Atlanta Olympic bombing, and the media — are squandered.
‘Knives Out’ Is The Worthwhile Whodunnit We’ve All Been Waiting For
The new in-theaters release ‘Knives Out’ is inventive, entertaining, surprisingly political, and not without an emotional tug.
‘Harriet’ Is True To History And True To Her Christian Faith
‘Harriet’ is finely done and despite the usual amount of creative liberties in historic films, many aspects of the movie offer an accurate and balanced view of both Tubman and our country’s history.
Why ‘Terminator: Dark Fate’ Is Still Worth Your Time
It may have bombed at the box office, but ‘Terminator: Dark Fate’ proves why the franchise will continue to resonate with fans.
Outrageous ‘Jojo Rabbit’ Adds Imaginary-Friend Hitler, Slapstick Humor To Dark WWII Novel
‘Jojo Rabbit’ turns the decidedly unfunny World War II-era novel ‘Caging Skies’ by Christine Leunens into a zany slapstick farce.
Joaquin Phoenix Rises To Create Devastatingly Deranged ‘Joker’
‘Joker’ is such an original and immersive journey into madness that its distracting comic-book connection could be considered a drawback.
‘Hustlers’ Is Probably Not The Movie You Think It Is
‘Hustlers’ is stimulating, but for reasons that have little to do with stripping. It’s a class commentary at heart, and a surprisingly neutral one.
Award-Worthy Renée Zellweger Captures Falling Star Judy Garland In ‘Judy’
Renée Zellweger gives a heartbreaking portrayal of Judy Garland in the last year of her sad life and declining career in the fictionalized but affecting ‘Judy.’
Why So Many Americans Find John Rambo Compelling
What is it about this character that has made everything from his image to the melancholy trumpet dirge originally composed by Jerry Goldsmith for his character so appealing to many Americans?
Imperfect ‘Tall Girl’ Has Surprising Message For Young Women On The Importance Of Fathers
The film struggles, but Netflix’s ‘Tall Girl’ takes a break from Hollywood’s predictable message to remind young women we need our fathers.
The Latest ‘Rambo’ Is Simplified, Pro-Trump Storytelling In An Age Of Prestige TV
‘Rambo: Last Blood’ is Sylvester Stallone’s Donald Trump movie, all about the need to defend the border from the terrifying criminals who rule over fearful citizens in Mexico.
The ‘Downton Abbey’ Movie Is Great Because It Was Created For Fans
The ‘Downton Abbey’ movie was not really a film, but a two-hour episode on the silver screen. Fans of the beloved series will be enchanted.
Delightful ‘Downton Abbey’ Makes Royally Entertaining Big-Screen Debut
‘Downton Abbey’ devotees will be delighted by the big-screen debut of the series that made post-Edwardian elegance so irresistible for six seasons.
‘It Chapter Two’ Is A Pandering And Patronizing Mess
Whereas It the creature assumes the form of whatever its prey fears most, ‘It’ the pop-culture phenomenon takes the form of whatever mass audiences and woke critics crave the most, manifesting most often as a mess.
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