‘Fantastic Beasts’ a Masterclass in Fun
Screenwriter J.K. Rowling ensures the adaptation is richer than the textbo upon which it is based.
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‘The Girl on the Train’ a Digressive, Dizzying Ride
‘The Girl on the Train’ was 2015’s big literary hit. It might not be 2016’s big cinematic hit, but it’s a fine adaptation.
‘Sully’ Arrives Right on Time
Seven years after the landing of Flight 1549, ‘Sully’ reminds us what a truly miraculous day that was.
Stuck in Backstory, ‘Suicide Squad’ Meanders Toward Aimlessness
A sort-of anti-‘Justice League’ works undercover black ops for the United States government in ‘Suicide Squad,’ another disappointing entry in the DC cinematic universe.
July Film Guide: A New ‘Trek,’ ‘Ghostbusters,’ and ‘Jason’
No sense sitting home in the sweltering heat, here’s a lo a some of Hollywood’s summer offering.
June Film Preview: Summer Movies Rising
It’s the start of summer in Hollywood; and everything old is new again.
‘Love & Friendship’: A True Delight
A wonderful adaption based on the works of Jane Austen.
‘Money Monster’ Will Grab You
After a string of flops, Clooney and Roberts hope to turn the tide with ‘Money Monster.’
May Film Preview: ‘Nice Guys,’ ‘Neighbors,’ ‘Captain America,’ and a ‘Hollywood’ Birthday
April brought cinematic showers, here’s a quick lo at some of May’s film flowers.
‘The Huntsman: Winter’s War:’ Sue for Peace
‘The Huntsman: Winter’s War’–If ‘Frozen’ and ‘The Lord of the Rings’ had a kid, it would lo like this. But would it be this stupid?