‘Cyrano’ Review: Film adaptation of musical misses mark
Though the 19th century play Cyrano de Bergerac has been adapted countless times for the screen and stage since its premiere, the new prestige drama...
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‘A Hero’ Review: Iranian filmmaker blurs line between hero, villain
Iran’s selection for Best International Feature Film at the Oscars later this year, A Hero is the latest drama from acclaimed storyteller Asghar Farhadi,...
West Side Story just latest of Spielberg’s gems
If you’ll recall, last year the Golden Globes were finally exposed for the farce they’ve always been. The network canceled the awards ceremony for 2022,...
‘The Tragedy of Macbeth’ Review: Beautiful acting, imagery in adaptation of Macbeth
Few names in modern cinema are more revered than the Coen Brothers. Over the course of 18 films, including Best Picture winner No Country for Old Men...
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...
‘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...