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Brent Leuthold

Brent Leuthold

Whatzup Features Writer

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Dwayne Johnson’s charisma is muted in the DC Extended Universe’s Black Adam.

‘Black Adam’ is yet another DC misfire

Swooping in to spoil spooky season, the latest addition to the DC Extended Universe exacerbates the franchise’s identity crisis that has existed since its inception with Man of Steel in […]
Michael Myers and Laurie Strode have their final battle in "Halloween Ends."

This should be end of Michael Myers

The leaves are changing to golden hues, and the brisk air smells of pumpkin spice latte. That can mean only one thing: a new Halloween sequel is on Peacock.  Whether […]
Not even Christian Bale, Margot Robbie, and John David Washington can save "Amsterdam."

Stellar cast can’t bring story into focus

On its surface, Amsterdam has the hallmarks of a refined mid-budget studio film for which critics and cinephiles clamor routinely. Arriving at the beginning of the oft-competitive awards season, it’s […]
"Smile" is a horror movie that has just the right amount of frights.

Mental health at center of horror film

Capping off an uncommonly strong month for cinematic horror, the frightfest Smile stars Sosie Bacon as Dr. Rose Cotter, a psychologist who’s been putting too many hours into her job […]
Florence Pugh stars in the mundane thriller "Don't Worry Darling."

Thriller chooses style over substance

Hot off its Venice International Film Festival premiere this month, Olivia Wilde’s sophomore directorial effort Don’t Worry Darling lands in theaters with a whole mess of PR in tow.  Reports […]
'Pearl' is a prequel to Ti West's 'X.'

Killer gets backstory in horror prequel

When writer/director Ti West debuted his slasher film X at South By Southwest in March, he announced he secretly shot a prequel back-to-back with it that would fill in the […]
Aubrey Plaza shines in her dramatic role in "Emily the Criminal."

Plaza steals the show in dramatic role

Playing at Cinema Center this weekend, Emily the Criminal is both a stunning debut for writer/director John Patton Ford and another outstanding showing for Aubrey Plaza in a more serious […]
"Honk for Jesus. Save Your Soul." has great performances from Regina Hall and Sterling K. Brown.

Performances can’t save uneven script

Last September, The Eyes of Tammy Faye took the straight-laced biopic approach to telling the story of a pastor’s wife standing alongside her husband amidst a turbulent time of scandal […]
John Boyega star in "Breaking."

True-life tale shows veteran’s struggle

Premiering at the Sundance Film Festival this year with the name 892, the now-retitled thriller Breaking introduces us to beleaguered Lance Cpl. Brian Brown-Easley (John Boyega) as he’s being escorted […]