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

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

Theo Estes Posted on August 18, 2020August 18, 2020

“F Is for Family” again in its fourth season, but F is no longer for funny

F Is for Family
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The return of Netflix’s adult animated sitcom brings with it a few moving moments and arcs, but it’s too lacking in laughs.

Tim Stevens Posted on June 10, 2020June 18, 2020

Don’t Panic: The “Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy” Film at 15

Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
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In 2005, Douglas Adams’ seminal sci-fi comedy got an admirably flawed adaptation, and it’s high time we appreciated its virtues.

Douglas Laman Posted on April 18, 2020April 19, 2020

“Iron Man 2” Offers Marvel’s First Stumble Out of the Gate

Iron Man 2
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Jon Favreau’s 2010 followup to the first film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe also shows the weaknesses of worldbuilding over structure.

Jonah Koslofsky Posted on April 9, 2020April 9, 2020

Richard Jewell Review: Jewell of Denial

Richard Jewell
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Clint Eastwood’s latest tests the limits of perception, even as it loses the script with its portrayal of the media.

Michael Snydel Posted on December 11, 2019December 11, 2019

The Best of Enemies Review: The Real Racism Was the Friends We Made Along the Way

The Best of Enemies
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Solid lead performances are little compensation for more feel-good “can’t we all just get along?” Oscar bait.

Matt Cipolla Posted on April 5, 2019August 6, 2020

Vice Review: Adam McKay Vents Spleen About Dick Cheney

Vice
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Christian Bale transforms into Dick Cheney in Adam McKay’s deeply angry essay film.

Clint Worthington Posted on December 17, 2018August 2, 2020
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