Go “Greyhound” and leave the sailing to Hanks

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Go “Greyhound” and leave the sailing to Hanks

Tom Hanks admirably buoys a lean, but sloppy WWII naval thriller too sincere to sell its simplicity.

“Bull” grabs its audiences by the horns and doesn’t let go

Annie Silverstein's delicate, uncompromising drama uses the subculture of Black rodeo to paint an aching picture of loss, time and poverty.

Just Mercy Review: Conviction Brought Down by Convention

Destin Daniel Cretton's legal drama has its moments of impact and an impressive cast, but it's far too lopsided to stick the landing.

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