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‘Shadow in the Cloud’ is creative and enjoyable
Remember that old “Twilight Zone” episode with the gremlin on the wing of the airplane? Or the old Bugs Bunny cartoon where he’s heckled by a gremlin in an old World War 2 bomber? Somebody has … more
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Superhero — Gal Gadot in a scene from “Wonder Woman 1984.”
‘Wonder Woman 1984’ fails to impress
The one big superhero blockbuster to arrive in 2020 ended up being the Wonder Woman sequel, and it wasn’t worth the wait. “Wonder Woman 1984” is a big, bloated, throwback of a movie that feels … more
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quality movie — The character 22, voiced by Tina Fey, left, and Joe Gardner, voiced by Jamie Foxx, in a scene from the animated film “Soul.”
Film review: ‘Soul’ will be enjoyed by many
There comes a time in ever movie reviewer’s career where he must set aside his own personal feelings and judge a movie on its merits. Such is the case with Pixar’s latest heart-warmer, … more
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ON NETFLIX — Trumpeter Levee (Chadwick Boseman) in a scene from “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom.”
Boseman shines in final performance
The tragic death of actor Chadwick Boseman took everyone by surprise this past summer, but he gave the world one last powerhouse performance in “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom.” Based on a classic … more
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Broadway glam — Meryl Streep as Dee Dee Allen, and James Corden as Barry Glickman in a scene from “The Prom.”
‘The Prom’ a fun, colorful, bombastic musical
It may not be a Christmas movie, but “The Prom” on Netflix is still a big, glorious and gay musical the whole family can enjoy this holiday season. Full of big songs, big dance numbers and a … more
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Isla Fisher as Mackenzie Walsh and Jillian Bell as Eleanor in GODMOTHERED, exclusively on Disney+. Photo by K.C. Bailey. © 2020 Disney Enterprises, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
‘Godmothered’ an unremarkable but pleasant holiday film
You can do a lot worse than Disney’s “Godmothered” if you’re looking for a family-friendly movie to watch this holiday season. You can do a lot better, too. With the pandemic changing the way … more
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HAPPY COUPLE — Mackenzie Davis, left, and Kristen Stewart in a scene from “Happiest Season.”
‘Happiest Season’ is a heart-warming film
One thing that is pandemic proof is Christmas movies. And a rather nice one to add to your watchlist this season is Hulu’s “Happiest Season.” “Happiest Season” follows the traditional … more
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Mel Gibson offers ‘darkly funny’ take on Santa Claus
Ever wonder what Mel Gibson is up to these days? Apparently he’s making a gritty, dark comedy Christmas movie that’s actually pretty good. “Fatman” is not about to become a new family holiday … more
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spectacular — Characters Bungee the rabbit, left, and Fei Fei, voiced by Cathy Ang, in a scene from “Over the Moon.”
‘Over the Moon’ is ‘one of the best’ films of 2020
If you’re looking for a fun and family friendly movie for this Thanksgiving season, look no further than “Over the Moon” on Netflix, a spectacular animated feature that reaches the heights of … more
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‘Tenet’ lives up to hype of its adventure
Now that movie theaters have been allowed to re-open in Central New York, I finally got the chance to watch “Tenet”, the blockbuster that was supposed to save movie theaters but has instead … more
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— From left, Rashida Jones and Bill Murray in “On the Rocks.”
Murray still has it in quirky drama ‘On The Rocks’
Bill Murray is an American treasure, whether starring in his quirky little dramas or his classic screwball comedies. So it’s nice to see he’s still got it in the quirky drama “On The Rocks.” … more
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BORAT RETURNS — Sacha Baron Cohen in a scene from “Borat Subsequent Moviefilm.”
‘Borat Subsequent Moviefilm’ a lot like the first one
Remember Borat? From, like, 14 years ago? That stupid foreign stereotype character whose funny accent has haunted us ever since? Well, he’s back in a new sequel straight to streaming, and I think … more
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‘Love and Monsters’ is superb
The big screen is alive and well on the small screen with “Love and Monsters”, a delightful new movie with Hollywood-level digital effects. It’s available now on video-on-demand, but might also … more
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Feel-good Halloween movie — Julie Bowen as Violet Valentine and Adam Sandler as Hubie Dubois in a scene from “Hubie Halloween.”
‘Hubie Halloween’ is funny, endearing
In the spirit of the spookiest of holidays, Adam Sandler has returned to his dumb comedy roots with the silly and kind of wonderful “Hubie Halloween”. Sandler has been such a Hollywood mainstay … more
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‘Vampires vs. the Bronx’ has enough charm and heart to be worth a watch
The old-fashioned made-for-TV movie is alive and well in Netflix’s charmingly amateur “Vampires vs. the Bronx.” Or should that be “undead and well”? A lot of new movies during the pandemic … more
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STANDOUT — Millie Bobby Brown in a scene from “Enola Holmes.” “(Brown is) smart, she’s funny, she can handle herself in both fighting scenes and emotional moments, and she develops an easy rapport with the audience.”
Fun family film in ‘Enola Holmes’
Looking for a new family-friendly film to sit down and enjoy with the whole clan in these troubling times? Look no further than Netflix’s new film “Enola Holmes”, a delightful romp that should … more
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ACTING CHOPS — Tom Holland in a scene from "The Devil All The Time."
Evocative storytelling makes ‘The Devil All the Time’ worth a watch
With movie theaters still closed across he country due to the pandemic, Netflix continues to pump out quality films like “The Devil All the Time” that scratch that new movie itch, but don’t … more
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Jessie Buckley and Jesse Plemons in "I'm Thinking of Ending Things" currently on Netflix.
‘I’m Thinking of Ending Things’ is about a mind going through a nervous breakdown
Are you a fan of weird and existential movies? Then Netflix has the perfect picture for you in “I’m Thinking of Ending Things.” The new streaming film is noteworthy because it is directed by … more
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DISNEY+ EXCLUSIVE — Yifei Liu in the title role of "Mulan." Streaming “Mulan” costs $30, and is available only to Disney+ subscribers.
‘Mulan’ is among best of Disney’s live action remakes
Disney decided to try some new things with their live action “Mulan” film, and most of them worked quite well. They wanted a more serious adaptation instead of an identical remake. And they … more
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NOSTALGIA — Keanu Reeves, right, and Alex Winter in a scene from “Bill & Ted Face the Music.”
‘Bill & Ted’ sequel an unnecessary but fun film
One of my most anticipated movies of this very weird, very empty summer has finally arrived in the form of “Bill & Ted: Face the Music,” a sequel that nobody asked for to a pair of movies … more
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