Behold the worst movie of the year
The new movie “Amsterdam” has been shrouded in secrecy for months. We now know why — it’s unwatchable. Multiple times during Wednesday night’s press screening of David O. Russell’s colossal … Read More
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A pointless and unfunny witch sequel
The truth about the original “Hocus Pocus” is harder to swallow than a witch’s brew containing “a bit of thine own tongue”: It’s a very bad movie. Well, take another … Read More
Netflix’s Marilyn Monroe movie a cruel slog
There’s nothing nice about “Blonde,” Netflix’s new Marilyn Monroe movie that hopes to be a major contender during awards season. movie review Running time: 166 minutes. Rated NC-17 (some sexual … Read More
Harry Styles film is too obvious
So much behind-the-scenes drama, so little onscreen satisfaction. movie review Running time: 122 minutes. Rated R (sexuality, violent content and language.) In theaters Sept. 23. Director Olivia Wilde’s so-so suspense … Read More
Lena Dunham directs kids’ movie
TORONTO — Lena Dunham has found a new calling that nobody could have predicted: directing kids’ movies. The controversial writer-director whose popular HBO series “Girls” was infamously nudity-and-sex-filled has segued … Read More
Hugh Jackman, Laura Dern movie is torture
TORONTO — First Florian Zeller wrote the play “The Mother” about depression. Then, in 2020, he directed “The Father,” a shattering film adaptation of his drama concerning dementia that won … Read More
Harry Styles’ frigid ‘My Policeman’ should be locked up
TORONTO — The new Harry Styles-led movie “My Policeman” fancies itself a sweeping love story about a connection between two men so strong that their passion, even through separation, lasts … Read More
Jennifer Saunders’ hospital drama flatlines
movie review Running time: 99 minutes. Not yet rated. TORONTO — You won’t be shouting “Allelujah!” at the end of the new movie “Allelujah” that premiered Saturday at the Toronto … Read More
‘Knives Out’ sequel is a let-down
TORONTO — Has Rian Johnson dunit again? The sequel to the surprise hit of 2019 “Knives Out” premiered Saturday at the Toronto International Film Festival. Called “Glass Onion: A Knives … Read More
Spielberg’s latest is the best of the year
The best movie of the year so far is Steven Spielberg’s extraordinary “The Fabelmans.” It’s gripping, visually mesmeric, boasts an exceptional, grounded script by Tony Kushner and is acted to … Read More
