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In ‘Capone,’ A Defanged (And Diapered) Mob Boss Reckons With His Past
If the last 15 minutes of “The Irishman” (2019) left you hankering for another geriatric gangster flick, writer-director Josh Trank’s vision of a demented and guilt-ridden Al Capone may be just the ticket.
Unpopular Opinion: 'Spider-Man 2 Is Still the Best Marvel Film
Comic book movies will always be limited by the ridiculousness of their premises, but “Spider-Man 2” set a high water mark that Marvel has yet to surpass.
What The Hell Happened: 2020 Golden Globe Nominations
Nominations for the 77th Golden Globe Awards are out, and the winner is … Netflix?
The Top 2020 Democratic Presidential Candidates As Squidward Quotes
Many on the left have looked to TV pundits — like Jon Stewart, Rachel Maddow, and Bill Maher — for clarity by way of political and cultural commentary. Others, however, have looked to Squidward Tentacles.
From Leipzig To Boston: Anna Luisa Volkwein and Ole Heiland On Making Music Across Continents
Violinist Anna Luisa Volkwein and tubist Ole Heiland spoke about their experiences studying with two world-class orchestras and performing in the United States as German musicians.
Easy Money: ‘Terminator: Dark Fate’ and the Loathsome Hollywood Sequel
Alas, fans will be left disappointed — if not infuriated — by “Dark Fate,” which casually undermines everything that made the first two films great.
With ‘Sonic Blossom,’ Lee Mingwei Brings the Gift of Song to the Gardner Museum
Although normal hours had long since passed, the evening of Oct. 17 saw the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum busy and alive with song.
‘The Laundromat’: Soderbergh’s Financial Fairy Tale Is as Self-indulgent as its Villains
It is difficult to become invested in the characters’ fates because the film assures us that nothing they do matters anyway.
Despite Stellar Performances, ‘Lucy In The Sky’ Disappoints
Despite excellent performances and technical polish, “Lucy In The Sky” never quite overcomes the confused and uneven portrayal of its protagonist.