‘Cry Macho’: A Clint Eastwood Movie That Shoots Right to the Heart
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The star-director plays with familiar tropes as a cowboy in his twilight, but delivers a surprising emotional payoff
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‘The Eyes of Tammy Faye’: Jessica Chastain Will Have You Crying ‘Holy Sh-t’
Posted in: Movie ReviewsShe's the only reason to see this biopic of the disgraced televangelist and LGBTQ icon — but it's a blessed enough reason to see it
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‘Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings’: A Fresh Take on the Origin Story Trope
Posted in: Movie ReviewsThe latest Marvel movie tells a cross-generational, culture-forward superhero tale with style, grace, and plenty of ass-kicking action
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‘Candyman’: Yes, This Remake Is Brutal and Timely. But It Also Overreaches for Relevance
Posted in: Movie ReviewsDirector Nia DaCosta's version — starring Yahya Abdul-Mateen II and Teyonah Parris — is too aware of the legacy (and ironies) of its predecessor’s premise
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Critic’s Pick: ‘The Night House’ Turns a Ghost Story Into Chic Grief Therapy
Posted in: Movie ReviewsIt also gives Rebecca Hall a great role, makes the most of its 'Architectural Digest'-worthy setting and takes some intriguing left turns
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‘Reminiscence’: Who Wants a Trip Down Sci-Fi Memory Lane?
Posted in: Movie ReviewsHugh Jackman is a man who lets people relive their memories — and gets caught up in chasing his own past — in this forgettable mix of detective pulp, dystopic science fiction and dead ends
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John David Washington Is a Regular Man on the Run in ‘Beckett’
Posted in: Movie ReviewsA thriller from director Ferdinando Cito Filomarino that risks the ridiculous while it veers into unexpected terrain
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‘Homeroom’ Examines a Tumultuous, Unpredictable Senior Year
Posted in: Movie ReviewsThe third entry in director Peter Nicks's "Oakland trilogy" focuses on the traumas and triumphs of Oakland High School’s class of 2020
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‘Respect’: Aretha’s Music Carries This Biopic
Posted in: Movie ReviewsA biopic of the Queen of Soul was never going to satisfy everyone — but Jennifer Hudson captures the power of Franklin's songs
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‘CODA’ Is Every Single Sundance Movie Rolled Into One
Posted in: Movie ReviewsThis year's festival prizewinner finally comes to the general public, courtesy of Apple — and it's the type of feel-good movie that leaves you both uplifted and exhausted
