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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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?
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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.
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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.
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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.”
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.