Reviews

We’ve come a long way since 9/11, and the last two films from Chris Morris prove it.

His 2010 comedy “Four Lions” mocked would-be terrorists bumbling their way through Suicide …
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There’s nothing wrong with simplicity, especially when it comes to kid-friendly films.

Our “more is MORE!” culture turns charming tales into aggressively animated romps. They’re too busy, too cluttered, too …
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Judy Garland didn’t arrive on “The Wizard of Oz” set and cry, “where are my pills?”

The teen got fed pharmaceuticals to keep her weight down and her energy soaring …
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Plenty of pieces appear in place for Nicolas Cage’s “Running With the Devil.”

The plot centers on drug cartels, always a timely topic. Plus, a cast of “name” stars support Cage, …
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Confession time.

This critic hasn’t seen a single episode of “Downton Abbey,” the British import which captivated millions on both sides of the pond for six seasons.

Good thing Focus …
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Some movies ask everything of their stars.

Take “Cast Away,” which Tom Hanks had to carry all by himself for nearly the full running time, with apologies to Wilson. Or …
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Documentary features are not only a means of exploring stories we know but also for creating awareness for under-looked subject matters.

Pamela Green’s “Be Natural: The Untold Story of Alice …
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Crime pays on the big screen, or at least it does until Johnny Law enters the frame.

That’s true of most gangster movies. Living large looks amazing until those good …
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The Mexico-set “Tigers Are Not Afraid” begins with young Estrella (Paola Lara) surviving a shooting on her elementary school by a drug cartel.

Later, we learn that Estrella and many …
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Zombies are cool. Vampires never go out of style. Frankenstein’s monster? It’s complicated.

From flops (“I, Frankenstein”) to micro-indies (director Bernard Rose’s 2016 version), the creature could use a publicist.

Or, …
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