Daily Archives: June 25, 2022

Movie Preview: Dame Helen and Gillian A. star in a sequel that’s also a prequel, “White Bird: A Wonder Story”

Mandy Patinkin also stars in this “Let me tell you my story” sequel that takes “Wonder” and lessons about doing the right thing and kindness back to The Holocaust. October 14th.

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Movie Review: A Ukrainian combat thriller, “Sniper: The White Raven”

“Sniper” movies are a combat genre all their own thanks to the fatal attraction of the loners — usually two-person teams — who do the work, hit-men or women in uniform, a one-or-two-shooter “surgical strike.” Many a first-person shooter video … Continue reading

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BOX OFFICE: “Elvis” is still the king, might edge “Maverick,” “Black Phone” headed towards $24 million

Baz Luhrmann’s “Elvis,” an “event” movie that isn’t about action or actors in tights, is heading towards a $31.5 million opening, and is projected at this point to edge the latest weekend of “Maverick” ($30). Thursday night previews — which … Continue reading

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Movie Review: Viennese Couples face digital love’s pitfalls in “Lovecut”

The most perilous minefield in the movies might be daring to explore teen sexuality on screen. Raunchy farces use the cover of comedy, because everybody knows taking this subject seriously risks crossing the line into straight-up exploitation. And whatever notoriety … Continue reading

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