Cocaine Bear is a crack-up, thanks to its killer ensemble

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Cocaine Bear is a crack-up, thanks to its killer ensemble

Elizabeth Banks does fun work with the semi-historical drugged-out Ursus americanus but truly shines with the low-key crime dramedy side of the story.

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“The One and Only Ivan” is paint-by-numbers

Strong CGI and an all-star cast fill a superbly mediocre family movie inspired by a real-life painting gorilla.

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Apple TV+'s new mystery series isn't entirely consistent, but it blends childlike wonder with real-life injustice to engaging effect.

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