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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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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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‘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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‘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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‘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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‘Saccharine’ Serves Up Ultimate Dieting Supplement
Natalie Erika James’ “Saccharine” stars Midori Francis as Hana, a medical student who signs up for a fitness class. At…
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‘I Love Boosters’ – Weird, Wonderful and Fearlessly Original
Boots Riley’s “I Love Boosters” is a work of pure creative freedom, mainstream cinema at its most unhinged. This is…
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‘Wizard of the Kremlin’ – Year’s Biggest Disappointment So Far?
Olivier Assayas’ “The Wizard of the Kremlin” is a disappointment on its own but even more so when you compare…
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Anne Hathaway’s Pop Star Pose Powers Polarizing ‘Mother Mary’
David Lowery’s “Mother Mary” is exactly the kind film I love to see in the theater, as it’s made for…
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‘My Dinner with Andre’ Made Conversation Cinematic
Louis Malle’s “My Dinner with Andre” (1981) begins with the line, “The life of a playwright is tough.” It’s uttered…
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