The Netflix original ‘The Silence’ attempts to reap the success of last year’s ‘A Quiet Place,’ but suffers from an unsteady plot, cheesy special effects, and a weak supporting cast.
Arts, Movies, Review
‘High Life’ Ventures Into Space to Get a Better Look at Earth
Claire Denis offers a biting commentary on human connection by isolating relationships of the characters in ‘High Life’ in space.
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‘Native Son’ Sets Richard Wright’s Novel in the Contemporary World
First-time director Rashid Johnson’s ‘Native Son’ repackages the original 1940 novel for a modern world, perhaps to its disadvantage.
Arts, Movies, Review
‘Pet Sematary’ Disappoints Fans of Original 1983 Novel
‘Pet Sematary’ disappoints longtime fans of the best-selling Stephen King novels.
Arts, Review, Movies
‘Dumbo’ Live Action Remake Far Inferior to 1941 Original
Disney’s new live action remake of ‘Dumbo’ leaves out the best aspects of the original cartoon.
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Weak Script Grounds ‘Hummingbird Project’
Although ‘The Hummingbird Project’ is well acted by Jesse Eisenberg and Alexander Skarsgård, the script falls flat.
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‘The Aftermath’ Neglects Historical Backdrop
Keira Knightley makes a valiant effort to convey depth through her performance, but ‘The Aftermath’ is, at heart, a shallow love story disguised as a period piece.
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Peele Ponders American Ideals in Horror Movie ‘Us’
‘Us’ features a talented, solid group of actors and a skillfully crafted plot.
Arts, Review, Arts Features, Movies, Music
Time Springs Forward, Heights Rewinds
‘The Heights’ goes retro in honor of daylight saving time. Editors and staffers recount the most culturally significant movies and albums of days passed.
Movies, Arts
‘Five Feet Apart’ Doesn’t Do True Storyline Justice
‘Five Feet Apart’ is a tired imitation of ‘The Fault in Our Stars’ that fails to make a genuine emotional impact.
