Daily Archives: January 28, 2025

Movie Preview: Wintry, Cultish Horror awaits on the isle where “The Demoness” Presides

Another “And Then There Were None” variation, this one sexed and bloodied up for a new era. A lesser known cast is set against each other and picked off, one by one. The tone and the look are arresting. Lowered … Continue reading

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Netflixable? Italian losers trap a winner via “The Love Scam”

“The Love Scam (Mica è colpa mia)” is a genial Italian caper comedy that barely manages “genial” and never really capers. There’s a lack of ambition, an Italian shrug of indifference, that slacks through every element — script, direction and … Continue reading

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Movie Preview: The new trailer has “Superman” Flying

James Gunn’s “Superman” (David Corensweet of “Pearl” and “Twisters” and “Lady in the Lake”) can fly. But will he stick the landing? July 11 we find out.

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Movie Preview: Love, Sex, Marriage, Career, Cocaine, what “Adult Best Friends” talk about

Zachary Quinto is the big name in this (reasonably) Fresh Faces comedy about adulthood and “friends.”

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Documentary Review — “Liza: A Truly Terrific, Absolutely True Story” lets a Darling Diva Have Her Say

The public has always cut Liza Minnelli a lot of slack. Her stunning talent, trouper’s work ethic and relentlessly upbeat showwomanship pretty much demanded it. And adorable “openness” about her life, her many loves, trials, failings and burdens can seem … Continue reading

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