Charlize Theron

The year 2007 proved a watershed moment for anti-war films.

Audiences saw “In the Valley of Elah,” “Grace Is Gone,” “Redacted,” “Rendition” and “Lions for Lambs.” Or, rather, audiences had …
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Matt Lauer’s decades-long career came to a screeching halt thanks to the #MeToo movement.

The same is true of venerable news man Charlie Rose.

Hollywood has shown little interest in …
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There’s s sense throughout “Tully” that another shoe will drop, must drop, to justify the story.

Charlize Theron plays a frazzled mom whose life regains some normalcy after a night …
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An ‘A’ for effort only goes so far.

The long-awaited film adaptation of “A Wrinkle in Time” lives up to the hype … visually. It’s gorgeous to watch, from the …
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There’s one critical element missing from today’s action films.

A hero who takes as many punches as he throws. Or as she throws, to be more inclusive.

Charlize Theron single …
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This “family” business is getting out of hand.

We’ve thrilled to the non-traditional clan at the heart of the “Fast and Furious” franchise. Black, white, Hispanic and Asian. It doesn’t …
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“The Huntsman: Winter’s War” isn’t a movie. It’s a franchise starter kit. And it shows in every frame.

Technically, the franchise started four years ago with “Snow White and the …
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It’s getting harder and harder these days. Over the past five years Hollywood has turned its back on portraying women as anything but strong, competent protagonists.

You’re more likely to see …
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