Movies

‘Magic in the Moonlight’ (2014) has fleeting charm

“Magic in the Moonlight” (2014) is a middle-of-the-road Woody Allen rom-com, which still makes it better than most genre works — but leaves one thinking

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‘Supernova’ (2000) spaces out on its big ideas

“Supernova” (2000) was disowned by director Walter Hill (a writer on “Aliens” and “Alien 3”) before its release (the fake name Thomas Lee is used),

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Depressive ‘Solaris’ (1972) is the anti-‘2001’

Watched today, “Solaris” (1972) requires a pact with the viewer beforehand. It offers none of the things we look for in modern space films, such

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Ullman, Allen conspire in amusing ‘Small Time Crooks’ (2000)

Woody Allen pairs with fellow comedian-actor Tracey Ullman – wife Frenchy to his Ray – in “Small Time Crooks” (2000), an endearing rags-to-riches trifle. I

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Snyder back in zombie zone in ‘Army of the Dead’

After the bloated movie (miniseries? deleted scenes collection?) that was Zack Snyder’s 4-hour “Justice League,” the writer-director-cinematographer returns to his comfort zone with “Army of

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‘Event Horizon’ (1997) remains a creepy cult classic

Upon its release, “Event Horizon” (1997) was billed as “The scariest movie you will ever see,” and through the eyes of someone just getting into

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‘Contact’ (1997, 1985) makes science accessible, lovely

In the late-1990s gamut of “mysterious alien object/message” movies, “Contact” (1997) is the mainstream one – in the best sense of that term. You can

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‘Radio Days’ (1987) a trip back to medium’s heyday

Having expressed his nostalgic feelings for Manhattan (“Manhattan”) and old-time cinema (“Play It Again, Sam” and “The Purple Rose of Cairo”), Woody Allen next pens

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‘Those Who Wish Me Dead’ blends personal tale, grand disaster

Taylor Sheridan — who has gained a fanbase for his directing (“Wind River”), writing (“Hell or High Water”) and showrunning (“Yellowstone”) – delivers another great

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‘Woman in the Window’ is too transparent

“The Woman in the Window” (Netflix) calls to mind Hitchcock’s “Rear Window” as Amy Adams’ Anna – an agoraphobic if you want to be nice;

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