Movies

It’s impossible to watch “Rocketman” without comparing it to last year’s “Bohemian Rhapsody.”

Both films cover rock gods who came of age in the 1970s. Each showcases their main character’s …
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It seems churlish to beat up on a Godzilla movie.

This isn’t the James Bond or Harry Potter franchise. Heck, Toho’s signature find is only slightly more respectable than the …
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Brian De Palma’s “Domino” begins in Copenhagen, and for no apparent reason, in the barely-distant future of “June 10, 2020.”

An investigation between two cops, Christian (Nikolaj Coster-Waldau) and Lars …
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The “Aladdin” live-action remake is fun for kids. Just don’t expect it to live up to the original.

Disney’s “Star Wars” advertising says, “every generation has a legend,” and when …
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Disney’s live-action “Aladdin” is neither a train wreck nor a “Beauty and the Beast” level treat.

That’s not for lack of trying, though. Everyone involved, from the CGI artists to …
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The teen comedy “Booksmart” is nothing short of a miracle.

It’s not “walk on water” material, mind you. Still, it could be the wokest film in modern screen history. And …
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“Trial By Fire” opens in Corsicana, Texas of 1991, where Cameron Todd Willingham (Jack O’Connell) is viewed by neighbors to be acting suspiciously while fleeing his home as it burns …
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There are three kinds of people in the world.

Dog people. Cat people. And people who like watching dog people shoot, stab and slaughter hundreds on the big screen.

The …
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In March of 1993, while filming a scene for “The Crow,” a “blank” gun backfired and Brandon Lee, the charming son of Bruce Lee, died on set.

The film opened …
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Few actors are as “on brand, all the time” as Ryan Reynolds.

He’s snarky in the “Deadpool” franchise, on social media and in countless commercials. So it’s not a shock …
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