Movies
Dawn of the Planet of the Apes
Monkeys vs. humans yet again, in strong story with weak action scenes.
Jul 11th, 2014 by Marjorie Baumgarten
Tammy Is Tough Sledding
Comic vehicle for Melissa McCarthy has few laughs, though Susan Sarandon scores as alcoholic grandma.
Jul 6th, 2014 by Kimberley Jones
The Blunt Beauty of Snowpiercer
Class war involving the last people on earth is beautifully filmed and acted.
Jul 6th, 2014 by Kimberley Jones
The Dreams of Al Vento
West Allis native is making it as Hollywood actor, but it hasn’t been easy.
Jul 1st, 2014 by Brett Kihlmire
Obvious Child Is a Quirky Indie Comedy
Plot: Stand-up comic has abortion. Execution: Clever and winning.
Jun 27th, 2014 by Kimberley Jones
The Epic Silliness of Transformers – Age of Extinction
Fourth movie in the series boosts Mark Wahlberg and lots more robots.
Jun 27th, 2014 by William Goss
The Rover is Taut Spellbinder
Guy Pearce stars in well-acted, mysterious, bloody film.
Jun 20th, 2014 by Marjorie Baumgarten
Jersey Boys Is a Lot of Fun
Story of Four Season’s rise and fall isn’t surprising but director Clint Eastwood makes it work.
Jun 20th, 2014 by Louis Black
Honest, the Sequel Is Much Funnier
22 Jump Street is wittier and more clever than the original, 21 Jump Street.
Jun 13th, 2014 by MaryAnn Johanson
Out of the Past
Ida is a haunting story of a woman’s search for the truth in Poland.
Jun 13th, 2014 by Marjorie Baumgarten
Star Power Triumphs
Words and Pictures has weak story but terrific performances by Clive Owen and Juliette Binoche.
Jun 9th, 2014 by Marjorie Baumgarten
Tom Cruise vs The Aliens
Sounds stupid, but Edge of Tomorrow is actually suspenseful and surprisingly funny.
Jun 6th, 2014 by MaryAnn Johanson
