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  Where should the Marvel Cinematic Universe go after the epic, all hands on deck finale of AVENGERS: ENDGAME? It looks like SPIDER-MAN: FAR FROM HOME has the right idea. This Spidey sequel [...]

After two ambitious but wildly uneven horror films, Ari Aster’s modus operandi as a writer/director of the genre has become apparent. His strengths lie in setting a mood, telling stories fueled [...]

Original caricature by Jeff York of Daisy Ridley in OPHELIA. People complained about modern dress productions of MACBETH in the ’60s, and Baz Luhrmann’s MTV-esque version of ROMEO & JULIET in [...]

    After three movies, a TV series, and oodles of other entertainments based on the MEN IN BLACK comic books, it was inevitable that the franchise was due for a big screen reboot. Will [...]

  As if being one of the greatest trilogies in film history wasn’t enough for the TOY STORY franchise, with the LORD OF THE RINGS remaining its only genuine competitor, along comes a fourth [...]

Original caricature by Jeff York of Beanie Feldstein and Kaitlyn Dever in BOOKSMART. (copyright 2019) A funny thing happened on the way of the film BOOKSMART being consigned to the trash heap of [...]

There are certain things to admire in the new comedy LATE NIGHT written by Mindy Kaling and directed by Nisha Ganatra. Stars Kaling and Emma Thompson give committed performances. It’s got some [...]

If a biography of a rock star is going to be told onscreen, you know certain beats are to be expected. Any rags-to-riches story in the music world will showcase a humble artist who becomes a big [...]