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Brent Leuthold

Brent Leuthold

Whatzup Features Writer

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‘Mulan‘ Review: New Disney remake a worthy successor

Disney goes to the well once more with Mulan, another update on one of their beloved ’90s animations that doesn’t supersede the original but at least gets points for trying […]

‘Tenet’ Review: Nolan is again impressive in big-budget, ambitious film

In Christopher Nolan’s excellent movie The Prestige, Nikola Tesla says, “You’re familiar with the phrase, ‘Man’s reach exceeds his grasp’? It’s a lie: Man’s grasp exceeds his nerve.” Thankfully for us, […]

‘I’m Thinking of Ending Things’ Review: Kaufman even more beguiling and bewildering

Charlie Kaufman is stuck in his head and he can’t get out. Throughout his filmography, from his screenwriting debut Being John Malkovich to his recent directorial effort Anomalisa, he specializes […]

‘Unhinged’ Review: Psychological thriller not worth the drive

As theaters begin to open up again around the country, one question lingers in the minds of potential moviegoers: Is there anything out right now that’s even good enough to […]

‘Project Power‘ Review: Underpowered blockbuster still good fun

Even though movie theaters are closed nationwide, it’s still technically the summer movie season and blockbusters aren’t canceled if Netflix has anything to say about it.  Its latest alt-superhero film, […]

‘Boys State’ Review: Entertaining documentary earns your vote

Making its debut at the Sundance Film Festival earlier this year, the enthralling and massively entertaining documentary Boys State hits streaming this weekend and announces itself as one of the […]

‘An American Pickle‘ Review: Inert comedy spoils its promising concept

Adapted from the four-part New Yorker novella Sell Out, the movie is co-produced by childhood friends Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg. But it lacks the signature brand of raunchy humor […]

‘The Rental’ Review: Hackneyed horror movie not worth renting

Following in the footsteps of his big brother James, Dave Franco makes his directing debut with The Rental, an insipid and immature horror-thriller that never finds a sense of place […]

‘First Cow‘ Review: Meticulous, stirring Western showcases brilliant storytelling

Set in 1820s Oregon during the frontier days, the film introduces us to Otis “Cookie” Figowitz (John Magaro) as he carefully scavenges for berries and mushrooms to feed his boisterous […]