‘Shadow’ review: Dark Chinese action film deserves spotlight
If you’re a “Game of Thrones” fan longing for sword fights and dynastic intrigue, look no further than “Shadow,” which features more dramatic deaths than…
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‘Long Shot’ review: Charlize Theron and Seth Rogen have chemistry
It might seem you’ve heard this one before: A schlubby dude (here, Seth Rogen) improbably wins the heart of a woman (Charlize Theron) who’s out…
‘JT LeRoy’ review: A compelling look at modern hoax culture
Who doesn’t love a good imposter story?
Matthias Schoenaerts propels exquisite drama ‘The Mustang’
A tightly coiled ball of rage by the name of Roman Coleman (Matthias Schoenaerts) meets his match training a wild horse in this indie drama…
Julianne Moore delivers career-best performance as ‘Gloria Bell’
Sebastián Lelio’s remake of his 2013 Chilean movie “Gloria” is, indeed, a glorious celebration of Julianne Moore at her peak. Playing a divorcée who refuses to go…
‘Lords of Chaos’ is a chilling look at the birth of black metal music
For anyone old enough to remember, “Satanic panic” thrived in the US in the ’80s and ’90s — but that’s mostly what it was, unfounded…
James McAvoy’s muscles are the only strong thing in weak ‘Glass’
My optimism lasted about an hour, when I realized the film had nothing to say and nowhere to go. Its third act is so hopelessly…
‘Eighth Grade’ perfectly captures the hell that is middle school
The wince factor is off the charts — in the best way — in “Eighth Grade,” a masterful ode to one of life’s most universally…
Raunchy, funny ‘Deadpool 2’ proves good sequels do exist
What to say about “Deadpool 2” that won’t step on the self-referential jokes that make up most of its running time? Very little, and I…
Charlize Theron shows messy side of motherhood in ‘Tully’
The film’s resolution is best left seen for yourself, but suffice to say this is a take on the realities of motherhood that dares to…