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Felix Kammerer in “All Quiet on the Western Front.” Expect to see “All Quiet on the Western Front” turn up in many Oscar categories when nominations are announced on Jan. 24. (Reiner Bajo/Netflix/TNS)

Oscars nominations 2023: Final predictions for all 23 categories

Oscar nominations arrive bright and early Tuesday morning and, judging from the conversations I've had with film academy members, there are going to be a lot of surprises when the … more

Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times (TNS) | 1/20/23

‘The Menu’ review: From ‘yes, chef!’ to a horrified ‘oh no!,’ with Ralph Fiennes in the kitchen

I’m reviewing the food-snobbery-will-kill-you comedy “The Menu,” never having eaten at, well — name the Michelin-starred restaurant and I haven’t eaten there. Some day. When that … more

By Michael Phillips, Chicago Tribune (TNS) | 11/25/22

Letitia Wright as Shuri in “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever,” in theaters on Nov. 11.

Top movies for fall 2022, including the much awaited ‘Wakanda Forever’

Right now there’s enough debt, toil and trouble afoot to upend the film and streaming industries twice over. Cineworld, owner of the nation’s number two multiplex chain Regal, flirts with … more

By Michael Phillips, Chicago Tribune (TNS) | 9/9/22

Tom Cruise as Capt. Pete "Maverick" Mitchell in "Top Gun: Maverick."

‘Top Gun: Maverick’ passes ‘Black Panther’ to 5th-highest grossing movie ever

“Top Gun: Maverick” is top five. The high-flying blockbuster on Monday became the fifth-highest grossing movie domestically of all time, moving ahead of Marvel’s 2018 hit “Black … more

By Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News (TNS) | 9/6/22

Hank (Michael Cera), left, is schooled by Jimbo (Samuel L. Jackson) in "Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank."

Movie review: Top-notch cast, ‘Blazing’ plot makes ‘Paws of Fury’ an all-ages delight

Loosely inspired by the Mel Brooks’ 1974 groundbreaking comedy classic “Blazing Saddles” (and originally titled “Blazing Samurai”) and set in a mythical Japan inhabited mostly by cats, the … more

By James Verniere, Boston Herald (TNS) | 7/17/22

Natalie Portman, left, and Chris Hemsworth in Marvel's "Thor: Love and Thunder."

‘Thor: Love and Thunder’ continues its box office dominance in second weekend

Marvel’s latest “Thor” film continued its heroics at the box office, adding $46 million in North America over the weekend to lead all movies. It’s the second consecutive box office ... more

By Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News (TNS) | 7/17/22

Margot Robbie stars in the upcoming film, "Barbie."

MOVIES: Neon outfits. Bleach-blond hair. Margot and Ryan. Here’s what we know about ‘Barbie’

Oh. Em. Gee. The “Barbie” movie doesn’t come out until next summer, but people are already freaking out while the Warner Bros. feature – starring Margot Robbie as Barbie and Ryan Gosling as ... more

By Christie D’Zurilla, Los Angeles Times (TNS) | 7/11/22

"Minions: The Rise of Gru" is in theaters now.

MOVIE REVIEW: Colorful little henchmen reason enough to catch ‘Minions: The Rise of Gru’

You can’t help but be charmed by the current of weirdness that washes through the computer-animated “Despicable Me” franchise.Take, for instance, “Minions: The Rise of Gru” – the … more

By Mark Meszoros, The News-Herald (TNS) | 7/6/22

Austin Butler stars as Elvis Presley in "Elvis."

Dazzling biopic a reminder of what made 'Elvis' King of Rock 'n' Roll

Why hasn’t there been a great Elvis biopic yet? Well, Austin Butler wasn’t around to star as the King of Rock 'n' Roll. At the center of Baz Luhrmann’s sprawling pop epic “Elvis,” a film as … more

By Katie Walsh, Tribune News Service (TNS) | 6/23/22

Tom Cruise stars in "Top Gun: Maverick."

The year's best movies, so far: 'Top Gun,' 'RRR,' 'Jackass' and more

We've nearly reached 2022's halfway point, and at the movies it's shaping up to be a pretty special year, with new and veteran voices chiming in with films worthy of celebration.Hollywood is … more

By Adam Graham, The Detroit News (TNS) | 6/21/22

Mark Wahlberg keeps the faith with ‘Father Stu’

Even as a famously devout Catholic, Mark Wahlberg had never been pitched a faith-based feature until “Father Stu,” a study of a wild and crazy guy who found his calling late in life as a … more

Stephen Schaefer, Boston Herald (TNS) | 4/15/22

Thandie Newton, left, and Chris Pine in All the Old Knives.

'All the Old Knives' review: Spy thriller takes its sweet time

An old-school, slow-burn, take-your-time spy thriller, "All the Old Knives" is the kind of made-for-adults drama that has mostly been squeezed to the edges of cinema in the wake of modern Hollywood's … more

Adam Graham, The Detroit News (TNS) | 4/14/22

From left, Stephanie Hsu, Michelle Yeoh and Ke Huy Quan in Everything Everywhere All At Once.

What younger Asian actors tell Michelle Yeoh: 'Finally, I can see myself'

Michelle Yeoh is everywhere.Hot off the limited release and fast approaching the wide release of her latest project, "Everything Everywhere All at Once," the Malaysian actor has been promoting … more

Christi Carras, Los Angeles Times (TNS) | 4/14/22

In "61st Street," Courtney Vance plays a Chicago public defender who has been recently diagnosed with an aggressive form of cancer.

‘61st Street’ is a Chicago-set crime drama grounded by a career-best Courtney B. Vance

For decades, series creators have been tripping over “The Wire” and its first wave of imitators, trying to recapture a strand or two of that inspired Baltimore mosaic’s scope and impact. … more

Michael Phillips, Chicago Tribune (TNS) | 4/12/22

Bruce Willis as New York cop John McClane in 1988's "Die Hard."

Yippie-ki-yay: Appreciating Bruce Willis as he retires from the movies

He came to us fully formed, a man. There were no weird childhood moments or awkward teenage years with Bruce Willis. By the time he was introduced to us on TV's "Moonlighting," he was already 30 … more

Adam Graham, The Detroit News (TNS) | 4/11/22

Jake Gyllenhaal and Yahya Abdul-Mateen II in Ambulance (2022).

Review: ‘Ambulance’ is a messy, frenetic LA pileup of gunfights, car chases and a wound-tight Jake Gyllenhaal

Director Michael Bay’s “Ambulance” celebrates Los Angeles as a shining city build on a cloverleaf of speed, concrete, yelling, automatic gunfire (sorry, pal, not in the mood) and … more

Michael Phillips, Chicago Tribune (TNS) | 4/6/22

From left, writer Alex Baciu, director Radu Muntean, and actors Maria Popistasu and Alex Bogdan attend the "Întregalde" photo call during the 59th New York Film Festival at Alice Tully Hall, Lincoln Center on Oct. 5, 2021, in New York. (Monica Schipper/Getty Images/TNS)

Movie Review: In the brilliant Romanian drama 'Întregalde,' no good deed goes unexamined

"Întregalde" is the name of a stretch of Romanian countryside, a world of muddy roads, gnarled trees, a few scattered villages and — though we never see them — hungry wolves and … more

Justin Chang, Los Angeles Times (TNS) | 4/2/22

From left, Stephanie Hsu, Michelle Yeoh and Ke Huy Quan in "Everything Everywhere All At Once." (Allyson Riggs/A24/TNS)

Movie Review: 'Everything Everywhere All at Once' is, for better or worse, exactly that

At the beginning of "Everything Everywhere All at Once," the camera creeps slowly toward a circular mirror — an apt start for a movie that will soon whoosh its characters through one looking … more

Justin Chang, Los Angeles Times (TNS) | 3/31/22

Dr. Michael Morbius (Jared Leto) in Columbia Pictures' MORBIUS.

Review: Spidey, please save us – Morbius is drier than a bloodless corpse

Having seen and enjoyed all the Spider-Man films (old and new) as well as the two Venom movies, I had some idea of what to expect from Morbius despite not having a deep knowlege of the character from … more

By Scott W. Coleman | 3/31/22

Bruce Willis attends the U.K. premiere of "Glass" at The Curzon Mayfair on Jan. 9, 2019, in London. (Jeff Spicer/Getty Images/TNS)

Bruce Willis halts acting career after diagnosis with cognitive disorder

Legendary "Die Hard" and "Pulp Fiction" actor Bruce Willis has ended his more than four-decade acting career after being diagnosed with a cognitive disorder, his family said. The 67-year-old … more

Meg James, Los Angeles Times (TNS) | 3/30/22

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