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‘Terminal’ Film Review: Margot Robbie’s Silkiness Wasted in Polyester Movie
There’s a lot of look, and plenty of cinematic allusions, in this hit-woman tale, but it’s ultimately just twaddle
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‘Breaking In’ Film Review: Gabrielle Union Battles Burglars and Script Limitations
Union’s ingenious mom protects her kids from home intruders, but the character’s personality is as barren as the minimalist decor
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‘I Feel Pretty’ Film Review: Amy Schumer Teaches a Despicable Lesson in Self-Love
There’s a great idea buried within this esteem-com, but it’s a rigidly unfunny fiasco
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‘Sgt. Stubby: An American Hero’ Film Review: Dog Loves His Doughboys in Animated WWI True Story
The titular hound gets to be realistic and not cutesy in a family-friendly tale about heroism and friendship
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‘Chappaquiddick’ Film Review: Ted Kennedy Scandal Makes for Searing Drama
This look back at the tragic death of Mary Jo Kopechne unflinchingly examines political privilege and media manipulation
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‘First Match’ Film Review: Netflix’s Female-Wrestler Drama Needs Breathing Room
Elvire Emanuelle is solid as a high school athlete with dad issues, but the movie feels too by-the-numbers
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Scene From the March for Our Lives in Santa Monica – Anger, Passion, Hope
These are some images that speak for themselves
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‘Paul, Apostle of Christ’ Film Review: Passive Piety Stifles Biblical Drama
Some great actors (particularly Olivier Martinez) can’t elevate another one-dimensional faith-based biopic
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Power Lunch With Heather Graham: ‘It’s Exciting That People Are Listening to Us’ (Exclusive Video)
Graham has directed her first feature, “Half Magic,” a comedy about dating and love. Discuss.
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‘Thoroughbreds’ Film Review: Preppie Girls Go Homicidal in Taut, Toxic Comedy
Anja Taylor-Joy and Olivia Cooke play it cool but offer glimpses into their characters’ simmering manias
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At the Oscars’ Governors Ball, Relief at a Break From All the Scandal
Hey, it was nice to have a telecast with a minimum of catastrophic screw-ups
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OscarsSoWoke: Can Hollywood Celebrate in Year of Behaving Badly?
The movies themselves seem to be relegated to the province of the film nerds
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The Opportunity In Being A Woman (Part 2)
In spite of possessing powerful qualities, many women struggle with the feeling of not being enough
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A Special Message on Mentorship (Part 1)
I wouldn’t be where I am today without the mentors who graciously imparted their wisdom, guided me with tough love and gave me a shot
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‘Oh Lucy!’ Film Review: Japanese Woman’s Coming-of-Middle-Age Makes Fascinating Character Study
This trans-Pacific indie drama picked up two Independent Spirit Award nods
