The Splendid Simplicity of Director Martin Scorsese’s ‘The Irishman’
Martin Scorsese’s latest film ‘The Irishman’ follows Frank Sheeran (Robert De Niro) as a 1950s mob hitman. Martin Scorsese operates …
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‘Motherless Brooklyn’ Transcends Time and Place
CityBeat’s tt stern-enzi writes that Edward Norton’s ‘Motherless Brooklyn’ transcends time and place — it’s just life There is a …
Taika Waititi’s ‘Jojo Rabbit’ Bounces to It’s Own Beat
The titular character of Taika Waititi’s new film is perfectly suited to step out of its frames and waltz right …
‘Joker’ Is a Punch-Drunk Clown in a Punch-Drunk World
Joaquin Phoenix’s Joker fashions everything, all the pain and frustration, into a weapon, the tip of a spear that can …
Jennifer Lopez Mesmerizes in ‘Hustlers’
Jennifer Lopez’s talent is commandingly on display in her latest film, ‘Hustlers’ With the body and stamina of a peak-performance …
Previewing the Films of the Toronto International Film Festival
From Terrence Malick’s “A Hidden Life” to Todd Phillips “Joker” and Robert Egger’s “The Lighthouse”, here’s what this year’s TIFF …
Learning to Say Goodbye in ‘The Farewell’
It is truly hard to say goodbye, especially when you know the end is not some far-off point along the …
Jesse Eisenberg Goes Dark in ‘The Art of Self-Defense’
Jesse Eisenberg has learned the rules of acting, both in the independent world and within the Hollywood studio system, and …
Tom Holland Swings to Great Responsibility in ‘Spider-Man: Far From Home’
‘Spider-Man: Far From Home’ is Tom Holland’s second solo outing since the web-slinger officially joined the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and …
Evolution and Adaptation in ‘Toy Story 4’
“Toy Story 4” presents a unique and meaningful story of family and legacy. It asks, “Can toys live on without …
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