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Daily Archives: May 31, 2024
Movie Review: Amy Winehouse, but not as a victim — “Back to Black”
A flawed pop icon earns a flawed but serviceable bio-pic in “Back to Black,” an Amy Winehouse portrait built around a nuanced take on the star and uncanny vocal impersonation by Marisa Abela. Abela, who was “Teen Talk Barbie” in … Continue reading
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Movie Review: “Summer Camp” is an All-Star Bore
“Good will” is something an actor earns over the course of a long and storied career. It’s what makes a movie star, and what makes movie stars “bankable.” And it’s the currency such stars spend when what they give their … Continue reading
