Barry Wurst

Barry Wurst II writes for Hollywood in Toto, screengeeks.com and Maui Pulse. He is the founder of the Hawaii Film Critics Society and hosts a weekly podcast with his wife called “So I Married a Film Critic” available on YouTube and wherever you listen to podcasts.

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Barry Wurst7 days ago
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‘Night Falls on Manhattan’ – Corruption, Justice and Lumet at His Best

In Sidney Lumet’s “Night Falls on Manhattan” (1996), Andy Garcia stars as Sean Casey, a newly appointed New York district…
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Barry Wurst1 week ago
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‘Excalibur’ Remains Gold Standard of King Arthur Movies

John Boorman’s “Excalibur” (1981) has gotten lost over time, as it’s neither the most recent, youth-baiting or even the clearest…
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Barry Wurst3 weeks ago
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‘Mortal Thoughts’ – Is This Bruce Willis’ Career-Best Performance?

Alan Rudolph’s “Mortal Thoughts” (1991) is an interesting starring vehicle for Demi Moore, her first project where she was calling…
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Barry Wurst4 weeks ago
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How’ ‘On the Road’ Proved All the Naysayers Wrong

Walter Salles’ “On the Road” (2012) is one the great films based on a novel that was deemed difficult to…
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Barry WurstJune 6, 2026
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‘Quintet’: Altman’s Post-Apocalyptic Gamble Demands a Revisit

Robert Altman’s “Quintet” (1979) is an eerie, vivid nightmare that begins with the camera panning over a vast, white snowscape,…
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Barry WurstJune 5, 2026
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‘Masters of the Universe’ – Big Action, Bigger Identity Crisis

Travis Knight’s “Masters of the Universe” is a mighty mixed bag, full of rousing action and choice moments. It’s also…
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Barry WurstMay 28, 2026
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Supermodel Meets Artistic Genius in Underwhelming ‘Moss & Freud’

Wrier/director James Lucas’ “Moss & Freud” is a portrait of the professional collaboration and friendship between supermodel Kate Moss (Ellie…
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Barry WurstMay 28, 2026
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‘Tuner’: A Smart Crime Romance with Perfect Pitch

Writer/director David Roher’s “Tuner” is the very definition of a sleeper, a phrase that, in my childhood, I initially believed…
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Barry WurstMay 25, 2026
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‘Fox and the Hound’ – Disney’s Dark, Underrated Gem

Disney’s “The Fox and the Hound” (1981) arrived with an infamous production history, as well as muted enthusiasm from longtime…
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Barry WurstMay 24, 2026
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‘Midway Point’ (Barely) Overcomes Familiar Teen Romance Tropes

Writer/director Lucca Vieira’s “The Midway Point” begins with a title card announcing “Around 75 million people have Autism Spectrum Disorder…
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