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‘The Greatest Hits’ doesn’t quite sing
In my not-writing life, I work in music. I studied music in college, I teach private lessons and I play out when I can. But even those […]
‘Steve! (martin)’ a two-part doc about one-of-a-kind talent
My introduction to Steve Martin was probably through “The Muppet Movie,” but I fell in love with him through a copy of “The Three Amigos” that my […]
‘Love Lies Bleeding’ is an unhinged yet funny tale of revenge
Sometimes movies are predictable, and that just makes them boring. Often, when you can see what’s coming in the story, it takes all of the joy out […]
Netflix fails to capture the weight of Shirley Chisholm’s story in new biopic ‘Shirley’
In 1968, Shirley Chisholm was elected as the first black woman to the United States House of Representatives. She spent her early years as a teacher, then […]
Adam Sandler, a giant spider and a touchingly beautiful film — really
A movie with Adam Sandler and a giant space spider would have a very particular vibe if it were made in the 1990s, but at this point […]
‘Bosco’ can’t break free from pacing, thematic issues
The idea of a prison escape is popular in entertainment. From the film “Shawshank Redemption” to the hit television series “Prison Break,” the idea of someone being […]
‘Players’ is bit shallow, but sweet
I am a sucker for the “friends to lovers” trope in romantic movies. Maybe it’s because my first and favorite rom-com is “When Harry Met Sally.” Maybe […]
‘Orion in the Dark’ portrays fear, anxiety accurately
It usually takes something out of the ordinary for me to choose a family film to review. Generally, it’s some kind of interesting animation style or a […]
‘Underdoggs’ suffers from overused gag
I admit it: I love videos of little kids swearing. There is something about the juxtaposition of innocent kids doing something adult that doesn’t hurt them or […]