‘French Exit’ review: Michelle Pfeiffer leads a fine cast that tries its best to liven up this film WATCH
A group of skilled actors, including the great Michelle Pfeiffer, all try their best to liven up “French Exit.” But it never really seems to...
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‘Godzilla vs. Kong’ review: Visuals, vibes make this monster smackdown worth seeing WATCH
Director Adam Wingard knows the appeal of this film is two beloved movie giants pulverizing a city, and offers that spectacle dripping in neon and...
‘The United States vs. Billie Holiday’ review: Andra Day dazzles as the jazz legend in uneven movie
Director Lee Daniels' movie focuses on how the Federal Bureau of Narcotics targeted the legendary jazz singer for performing the anti-lynching song "Strange Fruit." But...
A rare, mesmerizing portrayal of a Korean American family begins streaming this week WATCH
Inspired by writer/director Lee Isaac Chung’s childhood as the son of South Korean immigrants in rural Arkansas, “Minari” is a gentle story of a family’s...
‘Nomadland’ review: Frances McDormand is perfect as a house-less woman making her way through life WATCH
Chloé Zhao’s wondrous film “Nomadland,” starring Frances McDormand as a recent widow, shows the difficulty of nomad life, but also the beauty and freedom.
Why you will fall for ‘Amelie,’ a charming filmic Valentine with Audrey Tautou | Movies with Moira
The French romantic comedy “Amélie,” from 2001, seems made for Valentine’s Day and is a tonic for bruised spirits, says Seattle Times movie critic Moira...
‘News of the World’ review: Epic Western delivers a soulful message with Tom Hanks as noble hero WATCH
This is a visually stunning film with a soulful message about forgiveness and moving past trauma. Tom Hanks stars.
Review: Pixar’s charming ‘Soul’ is a gift for the holidays | Movie review WATCH
The latest Pixar animated flick, “Soul,” is streaming on Disney+ Dec. 25 — and the bundle of music and joy comes when we most need...
Review: ‘Wonder Woman 1984’ doesn’t live up to its predecessor’s hype | Movie Review WATCH
Chris Pine's chiseled jaw and Gal Gadot's glowing screen presence can't save “Wonder Woman 1984” from stumbling.
Chadwick Boseman is incandescent, Viola Davis remarkable in August Wilson’s ‘Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom’ on Netflix WATCH
Viola Davis, Chadwick Boseman (in his final movie role) and the ensemble cast give masterful performances in Netflix's stellar version of playwright August Wilson's "Ma...
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