Movies
Not Much Magic in the Moonlight
Woody Allen’s latest film looks beautiful, but script does a disappearing act.
Aug 8th, 2014 by Josh Kupecki
Guardians of the Galaxy Is Pure Fun
Great cast and right amount of sass makes comic book story work.
Aug 1st, 2014 by Kimberley Jones
Boyhood Is a True Masterwork
Richard Linklater’s unique film -- 12 years in the making -- captures a boy’s coming of age.
Aug 1st, 2014 by Marjorie Baumgarten
Lucy Is Daring, Giddy Adventure
Scarlett Johansson evolves into super being in this “glorious mess” directed by Luc Besson.
Jul 25th, 2014 by Louis Black
The Chilly Suspense of A Most Wanted Man
Philip Seymour Hoffman stars in gripping adaptation of Le Carré’s espionage thriller.
Jul 25th, 2014 by Kimberley Jones
The Grand Seduction Is a Warm Comedy
Maybe too warm. But it could draw tourists to Newfoundland.
Jul 18th, 2014 by Josh Kupecki
The Purge – Anarchy is Pretty Strong Sequel
Once again the future looks violent, bloody and darn suspenseful.
Jul 18th, 2014 by William Goss
Begin Again is Rock Music Romance
It echoes Once, but this time its Keira Knightly and Mark Ruffalo as musicians who fall in love.
Jul 11th, 2014 by William Goss
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
