Dolemite Is My Name Review: Eddie Murphy Puts His Weight On It
Eddie Murphy is back, baby, in this groovy, uproarious take on the gonzo career of Rudy Ray Moore. Rudy Ray Moore is often heralded as the “Godfather of Rap” — a stand-up comic known for his pimp-tastic stage persona Dolemite, a crass, over-dressed lothario with the gift of rhythmic gab, Moore inspired everyone from Busta ... Dolemite Is My Name Review: Eddie Murphy Puts His Weight On It
CIFF Dispatch: “Jojo Rabbit”, “A Girl Missing”, “The Torch” and More
(This dispatch is part of our coverage of the 2019 Chicago International Film Festival.) Welp, CIFF keeps chugging along, and the weather just keeps getting colder. Still, there are plenty of cinematic offerings on display to keep you braving the cold, even as they offer some chilling portents for awards season moving forward. First up ... CIFF Dispatch: “Jojo Rabbit”, “A Girl Missing”, “The Torch” and More