Vince Vaughn’s ‘Freaky’ puts creepy spin on the body-swap movie genre
There’s always been a bit of teen girl about Vince Vaughn, who, despite his towering height, can expertly break into a giggle or hissy fit….
‘Ammonite’ review
At their best, biopics shine light on unjustly ignored historical figures. Mary Anning, played by Kate Winslet in “Ammonite,” fits the bill: A female, working-class fossil collector…
Fact-check your media – local media, too
INDIANA — As we head into Election Day, the glut of online and print disinformation that has plagued our culture in recent years looks likely…
A pregnant Rose Leslie gets cozy before new film ‘Death on the Nile’
There’s a change in Rose Leslie lately. Her husband’s noticed it: “He said, ‘Something’s different,’” the Scottish actress says. “I was like, ‘Yeah, I’m wearing…
Don Hertzfeldt Returns to Tomorrow
You may not know the name Don Hertzfeldt. But if you’re of a certain age, you might recall a Simpsons couch gag from awhile back that made…
Who Wants to be a Kajillionaire?
Writer/director Miranda July always seem to channel her work from some subconscious realm. Her voice is so odd, and so raw, that I’ve generally found…
I Don’t Want To Go Back To the Movies Yet
There’s been a lot of handwringing in the news about moviegoers’ failure to return to cinemas when they rolled out Tenet and Mulan earlier this month. As a critic,…
Turns out I’m not alone in hating ‘The Notebook’
(CNN) Recently, I wrote a piece about how classic movies we once loved can disappoint us in hindsight. As a critic, I get lots of feedback, especially…
‘I Am Woman’ review: Helen Reddy biopic stars stellar leading lady
Watching this biopic about the creator of an iconic feminist anthem, I wondered what singer Helen Reddy makes of the one we’re loving in 2020: Cardi B’s “WAP.”…
Have Covid-19 test results, will travel
(CNN) — After our summer of housebound limbo, a handful of international travel options are finally opening back up, with conditions.So how do you meet the Covid-19 safety…