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Brent Leuthold

Brent Leuthold

Whatzup Features Writer

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‘1917‘ Review: Impressive film leans too hard on technique

The harrowing new World War I film 1917 opens on two British soldiers, played by George MacKay and Dean-Charles Chapman, getting some much needed rest. Little do they know it’s […]

‘Little Women‘ Review: New adaptation of classic novel elegant, fresh, and lively

Writer-director Greta Gerwig follows up her breakout debut Lady Bird with Little Women, an enchanting and exquisite modern take on Louisa May Alcott’s autobiographical novel. Now that the new year has begun, let’s […]

‘Uncut Gems‘ Review: Tension permeates Sandler’s Oscar-level role

Adam Sandler disappears into another dominant dramatic role in Uncut Gems, a frenetic and fraught character study of a hopelessly degenerate gambler with his back perpetually against the wall. Benny […]

‘Richard Jewell‘ Review: Eastwood film is a quiet biopic, not a thriller

At 89 years old, Clint Eastwood continues his string of competently-made biopics with Richard Jewell, an occasionally inspiring but largely listless docudrama about the vilification of an everyday hero. Like […]

‘Frozen 2‘ Review: Serviceable sequel sure to satisfy Frozen fans

Six years after the box office smash and cultural phenomenon that is Frozen comes its follow-up, Frozen II, a fine and safe sequel that mimics the features of its predecessor […]

‘Knives Out‘ Review: A refreshing update on the classic whodunnit

Writer/director Rian Johnson follows up his divisive Star Wars entry, The Last Jedi, with Knives Out, a venomous and vivacious modern update on the classic whodunnit genre. Indebted equally to […]

‘A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood‘ Review: Warm-hearted tribute to Mister Rogers shines

Tom Hanks dons the famous hand-knit sweaters of Mister Rogers in A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood, a tender-hearted and touching tribute to the television icon and the countless people […]

‘The Lighthouse‘ Review: Superb, haunting film a maelstrom of mischief

Writer/director Robert Eggers follows up his striking debut The Witch with The Lighthouse, a different kind of horror movie that channels psychological distress over supernatural haunts. While both films use […]

‘Doctor Sleep‘ Review: King adaptation worthy Shining successor

The shadows of the creepy Overlook Hotel continue to loom large in Doctor Sleep, a follow-up to the horror classic The Shining that doesn’t entirely hit the heights of its […]