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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

Ana de Armas arrives at the 77th Golden Globe Awards at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California, on Jan. 5, 2020. (Marcus Yam/Los Angeles Times/TNS)

Marilyn Monroe biopic will be first Netflix film to receive NC-17 rating

Some like it really hot. “Blonde,” the long-awaited Marilyn Monroe biopic starring Ana de Armas, will reportedly serve as Netflix’s first original film to be rated NC-17. The … more

Jami Ganz, New York Daily News (TNS) | 3/24/22

Director Steven Spielberg speaks onstage during the 92nd Annual Academy Awards at Dolby Theatre on Feb. 9, 2020, in Hollywood, California. (Kevin Winter/Getty Images/TNS)

Steven Spielberg is up for another Oscar: We ranked all 33 of his movies, from worst to best

Forty-two years ago a little-known, 30-something actor named Steven Spielberg played a Cook County Assessor clerk in “The Blues Brothers.” He had a few lines, such as “Can I help … more

Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune (TNS) | 3/24/22

From left, Dylan Clark, Andy Serkis, Robert Pattinson, Zoë Kravitz, Paul Dano, Jeffrey Wright and Matt Reeves attend a special screening of "The Batman" at BFI IMAX Waterloo on Feb. 23, 2022 in London, England. (Joe Maher/Getty Images/TNS)

Review: ‘The Batman’ holds up an unflattering mirror

The latest comic book movie, “The Batman,” crossed the $300 million threshold in North America last weekend, becoming just the second film since the pandemic began to do so. The other is … more

LZ Granderson, Los Angeles Times (TNS) | 3/24/22

MJ (Zendaya) and Spider-Man (Tom Holland) jump off a bridge in "Spider-Man: No Way Home." (Matt Kennedy/Sony Pictures/TNS)

Why 'Spider-Man: No Way Home' should swing into Best Picture race

There's a question ping-ponging around the movie world as to whether or not "Spider-Man: No Way Home" should be nominated for Best Picture at the upcoming Academy Awards. The answer: Sure, why … more

Adam Graham, The Detroit News (TNS) | 1/10/22

Nina Arianda as Vivian Vance in "Being the Ricardos."

Nina Arianda on the ‘surreal’ moments making ‘Being the Ricardos’ and the legacy of Lucille Ball

Nina Arianda walked onto the set of her new film as a Tony-winning star but quickly became a starstruck little girl.The actress grew up watching “I Love Lucy,” so it was such a memorable … more

Peter Sblendorio | New York Daily News | 12/10/21

Ariana DeBose as Anita and David Alvarez as Bernardo in the film "West Side Story."

Why the 'West Side Story' remake changed these 5 key musical numbers

A neighborhood crime spree. A stolen smooch behind the bleacher. A game of gun keep-away involving a gun. Hundreds of people dancing in the street.The new version of “West Side Story” has no … more

Greg Braxton | Los Angeles Times | 12/10/21

Forest Whitaker as Jeronicus Jangle in "Jingle Jangle."

A streaming guide to Christmas classics (and yes, 'Die Hard' counts)

But what to watch, an old-time favorite or a new-school entry in the Christmas canon? There are plenty of both available across the top streaming services, and that's without resorting to watching … more

Adam Graham | The Detroit News | 11/30/21

Archie Yates in "Home Sweet Home Alone." (Disney+/20th Century Studios/TNS)

'Home Sweet Home Alone' review: Update is familiar but fun

The plot is familiar — a young boy, left by himself for Christmas, is forced to defend his home against burglars using a series of elaborate homemade booby traps — but the execution of … more

Adam Graham, The Detroit News (TNS) | 11/14/21

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