“The Luminaries” is shiny but isn’t gold

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“The Luminaries” is shiny but isn’t gold

By: Megan Sunday

Starz's sweeping historical drama is a treat for the eyes, but doesn't have much going on beyond that.

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“Proxima” is a beautifully moving story among the stars

By: Sarah Gorr

Eva Green stars as a female astronaut who overcomes sexism and her own doubts for a journey into the universe.

Dumbo Review: Tim Burton’s Remake Is Light as a Feather, But Doesn’t Spread Its Wings

While it doesn't reach the heights of Pete's Dragon, Tim Burton's remake has its fair share of charms, and takes a few digs at the House of Mouse.

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How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Late-Period Tim Burton

Tim Burton's recent films are dismissed as confused (dark) shadows of his career heights, but they contain brief glimmers of the filmmaker's return to form.

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