Movies
‘Vice’ Is Short on Virtues
Great makeup artistry, but not comic enough to be comedy or deep enough for drama.
Feb 11th, 2019 by Dominique Paul Noth
‘Airplane!’ Creator Returns for Fundraiser
Shorewood native David Zucker will be joined by actor Robert Hays, who starred in movie.
Apr 16th, 2018 by Jim Cryns
Who Will Win the Oscars?
A rundown with reviews of top movies.
Mar 2nd, 2018 by Dominique Paul Noth
‘Wonder’ Is Not So Wondrous
Story about child with deformed face depends on stereotypes — and Julia Roberts.
Feb 20th, 2018 by Dominique Paul Noth
Could Horror Film Grab Oscars?
Jordan Peele’s 'Get Out’ is a horror thriller with sly commentary on racial relations.
Feb 16th, 2018 by Dominique Paul Noth
The Western That Wanted Oscars
‘Hostiles” was touted as “best western since ‘Unforgiven.’” Dead wrong.
Feb 15th, 2018 by Dominique Paul Noth
‘Molly’s Game’ Is a Fast-Paced Romp
Director-writer Aaron Sorkin, actress Jessica Chastain propel high-stakes poker world.
Feb 8th, 2018 by Dominique Paul Noth
Day-Lewis Haunting in ‘Phantom Thread’
And writer-director Paul Thomas Anderson is his brilliantly perverse accomplice.
Feb 6th, 2018 by Dominique Paul Noth
An Art Film for Today’s Generation
‘Call Me By Your Name’ is slow, idyllic, humane, and Oscar-nominated.
Feb 1st, 2018 by Dominique Paul Noth
The Newspaper Publisher As Heroine
Spielberg’s 'The Post’ is timed to today, and Meryl Streep’s Katherine Graham sells it.
Jan 25th, 2018 by Dominique Paul Noth
McDormand Oscar-Worthy in ‘Three Billboards’
Role of ferocious mother dominates grim, funny film by Irish playwright.
Jan 19th, 2018 by Dominique Paul Noth
‘The Shape Of Water’ Is Stunning
Director’s distinctive style creates a beauty-and-beast romance in a dark fascist world.
Jan 18th, 2018 by Dominique Paul Noth
