Brent Leuthold
Whatzup Features Writer
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‘Irresistible‘ Review: Stewart writes, directs lifeless political satire
When Jon Stewart closed out his 16-year run as the host of The Daily Show in 2015, his departure sparked many questions about what he would do next in his […]

‘Da 5 Bloods‘ Review: Impressive film by Spike Lee is unapologetic
More than a visionary director or bold storyteller, I think of Spike Lee as a teacher. Not the boring high school instructor who drones on with the same prepared lectures […]

‘The King of Staten Island‘ Review: Davidson’s debut has potential but drags on too long
If anyone knows arrested development, it’s Judd Apatow. As seen in comedy hits like Knocked Up and Trainwreck, he seems to have a soft spot for protagonists whose immaturity prohibit […]

‘Shirley’ Review: Off-kilter biopic casts Moss as author Jackson
Holed up with her viciously judgmental and ostensibly supportive professor husband Stanley (Michael Stuhlbarg), Jackson is plagued with anxiety and agoraphobia while attempting to complete her next piece of visionary […]

‘The Hunt‘ Review: Controversial film surprisingly solid satire
Few films receive a marketing bump quite as staggering as the one behind The Hunt. Originally scheduled for release last October, with its controversial trailer premiering two months prior, the […]

‘Emma‘ Review: New Austen Film a Lively, Lavish Adaptation
Hot on the heels of Greta Gerwig’s awe-inspiring take on Little Women, we now have another iteration of a female-penned classic novel. As expected, the new Pixar film Onward took […]

‘Onward‘ Review: New Pixar Film Amiable but Not As Adventurous
‘Long ago, the world was full of wonder.” So goes the opening line of Disney Pixar’s Onward, a fantasy adventure film about rediscovering magic in a world that seems to […]

‘The Lodge‘ Review: Horror film aims for chilly, ends up warmed over
Unless there’s a particularly compelling reason behind it, a delayed release for an indie feature (or any movie, really) is almost never a good sign. Jeff Fowler’s Sonic the Hedgehog […]

Big weekend for small video game character
Kids love this stuff. Don’t be surprised if, as the comic book adaptations start to slow down / fade out, video game adaptations becomes increasingly popular. Will there be a […]