‘Where is Kyra?’: Michelle Pfeiffer returns in strong character role

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‘Where is Kyra?’: Michelle Pfeiffer returns in strong character role

The icon of 1980s and ’90s films excels as a middle-age woman sinking into poverty.

With ‘Avengers,’ Marvel-Disney battles audience fatigue

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With ‘Avengers,’ Marvel-Disney battles audience fatigue

After a witty first hour, the proceedings bog down with the same old same old.

Stanley Tucci’s latest film paints incomplete portrait of artist

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Stanley Tucci’s latest film paints incomplete portrait of artist

“Final Portrait” lacks the strength to be the “Big Night” of movies about art.

Hit-man movie ‘You Were Never Really Here’ hypnotizes

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Hit-man movie ‘You Were Never Really Here’ hypnotizes

Joaquin Phoenix looks remarkably awful in this new thriller about a hired killer.

Wenders’ ‘Submergence’ never gets below surface of love story

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Wenders’ ‘Submergence’ never gets below surface of love story

The famed German director does find some intriguing ways to link the lovers when they’re apart.

A cast of old pros brings life to formulaic ‘Finding Your Feet’

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A cast of old pros brings life to formulaic ‘Finding Your Feet’

It’s the latest British film to admit the existence of older people and still make money.

Helicopter-parent comedy ‘Blockers’ exceptionally well-cast

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Helicopter-parent comedy ‘Blockers’ exceptionally well-cast

The movie maintains a cheerful mood and allows the actors to shine and the jokes to evolve.

Snohomish County stars in the strong mood film ‘Outside In’

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Snohomish County stars in the strong mood film ‘Outside In’

Edie Falco of “The Sopranos” gives a top performance in perhaps Lynn Shelton’s strongest movie yet.

‘Isle of Dogs’ might be Wes Anderson’s most dramatic film yet

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‘Isle of Dogs’ might be Wes Anderson’s most dramatic film yet

The director of “Fantastic Mr. Fox” returns to stop-motion animation, but is it a bit much?

Spielberg’s ‘Ready Player One’ brims with 1980s cultural icons

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Spielberg’s ‘Ready Player One’ brims with 1980s cultural icons

The director’s a master funhouse thrill creator, but he seems conflicted about the film’s message.

‘Pacific Rim: Uprising’ is missing some monster-movie magic

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‘Pacific Rim: Uprising’ is missing some monster-movie magic

The sequel to 2013’s “Pacific Rim” falls into a series of mindnumbing giant-robot fights.

‘Love, Simon’ updates ’90s teen movies with gay protagonist

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‘Love, Simon’ updates ’90s teen movies with gay protagonist

Its pleasant nature makes it bland but enjoyable, in the tradition of “Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner.”

British satire ‘The Death of Stalin’ draws blood

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British satire ‘The Death of Stalin’ draws blood

The film is about the lethal power-jockeying that followed the demise of the Soviet Union’s dictator.

‘Tomb Raider’ reboot’s chock-full of crazy cliffhangers

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‘Tomb Raider’ reboot’s chock-full of crazy cliffhangers

Star Alicia Vikander holds this inane but hugely fun action flick together.

Chaotic comedy ‘Gringo’ doesn’t quite come together

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Chaotic comedy ‘Gringo’ doesn’t quite come together

There’s plenty of zinger lines for the stellar cast, but the film doesn’t mesh.

Stanley Tucci’s performance makes ‘Submission’ worth watching

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Stanley Tucci’s performance makes ‘Submission’ worth watching

The actor does a superb turn as a teacher who allows himself to become infatuated with a student.

Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri movie (Fox Searchlight Pictures)

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Oscar prediction: Wild cards mean awards aren’t locked in

Here are The Herald’s movie critic’s picks and predictions for the 2018 Oscars.

Sally Porter’s wicked comedy ‘The Party’ deserves a sequel

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Sally Porter’s wicked comedy ‘The Party’ deserves a sequel

This black-and-white film is full of lacerating one-liners delivered by a spot-on cast.

‘Red Sparrow’: Spy flick’s torture scenes leave sour aftertaste

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‘Red Sparrow’: Spy flick’s torture scenes leave sour aftertaste

This Cold War-style thriller boasts a top-drawer cast, but the grim material wears thin.

‘Film Stars Don’t Die’ a superficial take on Gloria Grahame

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‘Film Stars Don’t Die’ a superficial take on Gloria Grahame

Annette Bening plays the movie star in the film based on Peter Turner’s memoir of their relationship.