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‘Black Widow’ is a raw, intimate drama (It’s also a solid superhero flick)

How do you make a film about a character whose journey has already concluded? One whom we already know the…

The best films of 2021 so far

Despite the constrictions of the pandemic, the otherwise disastrous year of 2020 yielded some amazing films by its end (Per…

‘In the Heights’ is monumental, sensational big-screen entertainment

After a year-long delay spurred by the pandemic, the dazzling new musical In the Heights, an adaptation of Hamilton creator…

HBO Max’s ‘Hacks’ is a scathingly fresh show business satire

Seasoned and incredibly charismatic comedienne extraordinaire Deborah Vance (Jean Smart) performs another explosive comedy show to thunderous applause from her…

Classic Disney villain receives revision in dazzling yet unfulfilling ‘Cruella’

For over a decade now, Disney has been prolifically reimagining their library of classic content from Alice in Wonderland to…