We’re being spoiled with some all-time classics
In last week’s column I suggested that, in regards to quality, right now might be one of the great times ever at theaters.
I spent the week trying to...
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‘Reel Views’ Review: Counting down movies that stood above rest in ’21
It was another difficult year for the film industry, but theaters around the country slowly opened up as the year went on, which allowed Spider-Man:...
Film industry saw relative comeback last year
Last year was something of a recovery year for the film industry, with $4.46 billion in sales. Compared to 2020’s $1.42 billion in sales, not bad; compared...
‘Licorice Pizza’ Review: Newcomers shine in irreverent P.T. Anderson flick
Let’s get this out of the way right at the top: Licorice Pizza is not about a pernicious pizzeria that tops their pies with the twisty black or red...
Newest Spider-Man tops box office in huge way
After making his name with the one-two punch of Clown and Cop Car, “indie director” Jon Watts started his Marvel journey. Having just released his third...
Spielberg’s West Side Story tops the box office
Right now, this moment, is a pretty special time if you’re someone who loves to go to the movies.
We have a Guillermo del Toro film on the way. Both...
‘West Side Story’ Review: Musical shines under Spielberg’s masterful direction
It’s been 60 years since Jerome Robbins and Robert Wise brought their vision of the stage musical West Side Story to the big screen, and few films of...
‘Being the Ricardos’ Review: Kidman dazzles in Lucille Ball, Desi Arnaz biopic
Though tens of millions of people tuned into I Love Lucy Monday evenings throughout the 1950s, it’s unlikely they knew its stars as well as the show...
Disney’s newest children’s film on top at box office
Disney’s adorable new children’s film, Encanto, opened this past weekend to strong reviews and a No. 1 spot at the U.S. box office over the holiday...
‘House of Gucci’ Review: Lady Gaga can’t save mediocre Gucci retelling
At 83 years old, director Ridley Scott will take a crack at just about any story. He’s headed up classics in the horror, sci-fi, and war genres, fine-tuning...