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There wasn’t much point in filming another version of Eric Maria Remaraque’s classic anti-war novel “All Quiet on the Western Front.” There are other films of it out there, each worthwhile in its own way. And we’ve had “1917,” “The … Continue reading →

The first mystery of “Stars at Noon” is just who and what this character, Trish Johnson really is? She tells one and all she’s a “periodista,” a journalist. Since she’s paying for her drinks with cordobas, we can guess she’s … Continue reading →

The folks releasing “Resistance 1942” should have kept this WWII thriller’s original title “Burning at Both Ends,” for starters. That’s not only more poetic, but retitling without re-editing the picture you’ve decided to distribute can get you into trouble, too. … Continue reading →

Unicorns, for those who missed the memo, have joined magical reindeer, jolly elves and Tim Allen as fixtures in “The Magic of Christmas.” Which is what explains “A Unicorn for Christmas,” a Hallmark Lite kids’ movie that found its way … Continue reading →

A sublime, subdued performance by Bill Nighy is reason enough to bask in the glory that is “Living,” a lovely period piece about a civil servant who questions what purpose his life has served when he’s told he has six … Continue reading →

He responded to a poster soliciting a new lead singer for a punk band. Despite ripping through “Beat on the Brat” in the audition, he gets a hard pass. Maybe it was the instrument he used as accompaniment to that … Continue reading →

“Deborah” is a somewhat deflating “reunion” comedy with a sci-fi twist. In a genre of films where “taking stock of my life” and “what might have been” are the asked and unanswered questions of one and all, “Deborah” has a … Continue reading →

Selena Gomez has a hit, critically-acclaimed TV series — “Only Murders in the Building” — film and TV work lined-up with her taking on producing responsibilities, and a pop music career that shows little sign of winding down as she … Continue reading →

Mark it on your calendar. Here it comes. Surely this’ll be the last, right?

The lady of the house has been through trauma or some sort. It’s wrecking her sleep and gutting her short term memory. All the medication in the world is no help. Then Diana shows up. Christine doesn’t remember hiring a … Continue reading →