Far too often when a film is centered around a famous historical event or landmark court case, instead of focusing on compelling characters and interesting stories behind the events, viewers […]
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‘Certain Women’: A fascinating character study
Most of the time, when a movie has no plot or interesting buildup, it’s a smart idea to stay far away from it for your own sanity (unless it’s so […]
“Denial”: fascinating history meets mediocrity
Seeing a mediocre movie can be a weird experience. You’re never enthralled or invested in it like a great movie, you’re never offended or enraged at it like a terrible […]
2016 retrospective: ‘Norm of the North’ is worst film of the year so far
Norm of the North is a disaster that will suck the life out of anyone who comes near it.
‘Midnight Special’ not exactly special
“After I left the theater, I couldn’t help but feel that it had a lot of wasted potential.”
‘Aloha’: Wandering narrative a waste of potential
Emma Stone as one quarter Hawaiian and one quarter Chinese? Not buying it.
‘Mad Max: Fury Road’ a breath of fresh air for action blockbusters
It’s like ‘Babe,’ but in a post-apocalyptic wasteland.
Cinematic romances make last hurrah of season
From “Fifty Shades” to “The Age of Adaline.”
‘Avengers: Age of Ultron’ delivers for hopeful fans
“Even though it’s only been in theaters a few days, I’ve already managed to see ‘Age of Ultron’ twice.”
Harry Potter casts spell over midnight audiences
More than 800 people lined up in downtown San Luis Obispo for the midnight premiere of the sixth Harry Potter film on Tuesday.
BLOG: Bruno pushes social limits
I went to see Bruno on Friday, the opening night, and was surprised when the man checked my I.D. at the door. After watching the first scene, however, it became clear why.