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The Etruscan Smile
Various story elements don’t resonate on their own, but as a whole the film grows on you, and is poignant in the end. Is it worth $10? Yes
Blu-Ray Pick of the Week: Richard Jewell
“Jumanji: The Next Level” and “Superman: Red Son” are also new to Blu-Ray this week.Richard JewellRichard Jewell, from what I remember of him back in 1996 when the bomb went off at the Atlanta Olympics, was a humble man with a keen sense of observation and the ability...
Bloodshot
It’s big, dumb and loud, but it’s also better than it has any right to be. If you’re in the mood for mindless entertainment, you could do a lot worse. Is it worth $10? Yes
Blu-Ray Pick of the Week: Uncut Gems
“Charlie’s Angels” and “Bombshell” are also new to Blu-Ray this week.Uncut GemsAdam Sandler can act when he wants to. The general problem with his career is that he does so many lackluster comedies that it is easy to forget that the annoying goofball/nice guy schlub...
Onward
Onward! to mediocrity… Is it worth $10? Yes, but $11 would be pushing it.
Greed
It’s supposed to be a comedy, but it’s not funny; it does moderately work, however, as a social commentary on the disparity between the rich and the middle class. Is it worth $10? No
Blu-Ray Pick of the Week: Dark Waters
“Queen & Slim” is also new to Blu-Ray this week.Dark WatersStories like “Dark Waters” are such a mixed bag for me. On one hand I really like “David and Goliath” stories about the so-called “little guy” taking on an entity with a lot of power—either corporate or...
The Invisible Man
So good, you won’t see it coming. Is it worth $10? Yes
Those Who Remained
A pensive post-Holocaust tale that more than anything is about healing. It’s superbly acted, and well told by co-writer and director Barnabas Toth. Is it worth $10? Yes
Blu-Ray Pick of the Week: Knives Out
“Frozen II” and “Color Out of Space” are also new to Blu-Ray this week.Knives OutThe opening shots of writer-director Rian Johnson’s “Knives Out” set the stage appropriately for a classic murder mystery. We see a large mansion on a green, well-manicured lawn with fog...
Paranormal Activity: The Ghost Dimension
Hopefully the last installment of the “Paranormal” franchise, “The Ghost Dimension” is also probably its worst entry, which is saying a lot. Is it worth $10? No
Corpus Christi
How does a brooding 20-year-old, just released from juvie, convince the residents of a remote Polish village he’s a Catholic priest? By marching to the beat of his own drum, with the expected consequences. Anchored by a galvanizing central performance, this Polish...
The Call of the Wild
Dog lovers may enjoy it, but it’s clunky and uneven overall, and the CGI-created Buck doesn’t always mesh well with the natural surroundings. Is it worth $10? Yes
Sonic The Hedgehog
It’s mildly amusing, but for kids only. Discerning adults will not be able to forgive the massive gaps of logic. Is it worth $10? No
The Last Full Measure
1917
The entire 118-minute film looks like it was done in one long take, which heightens the sense of urgency and suspense. It’s one of the best films of 2019, and certainly the most technically impressive. Is it worth $10? Yes
Cats
The claws are out for this much-ballyhooed screen adaptation of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s long-running musical about the secret lives of London cats, but director Tom Hooper ends up being an agreeable, if not quite purr-fect, choice to highlight the material’s playfully...
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker
It’s an uneven, action-packed and satisfying conclusion to the “Star Wars” saga. Is it worth $10? Yes
Marriage Story
The performances, script and direction are terrific, making this one of the best films of 2019. Is it worth $10? Yes
Ford v Ferrari
Spirited performances from Damon and Bale highlight the well-told story that is always dramatically compelling and has the right amount of timely humor. Is it worth $10? Yes
Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw
It’s a “Fast & Furious” spinoff, and one of the biggest, loudest and dumbest movies of the year. Is it worth $10? No
Ride Along 2
No. Just… no. Is it worth $10? NO!
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