‘Superman’ and ‘Fantastic’ both worthy, if far-reaching, efforts
(August 10, 2025) — Superhero movies are nowhere near as popular as they were even
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Movie reviews: ‘Mission Impossible’ and ‘Bring Her Back’
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After a long setup, ‘Sinners’ worth the reward
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Step inside Vatican’s secrets in ‘Conclave’; ‘Wolf Man’ disappoints
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Something lacking in ‘Gladiator 2,’ but ‘Heretic’ a thrilling ride
(Dec. 6, 2024) — Upon a recent rewatch of the extended edition of “Gladiator,” I
‘Alien: Romulus’ puts too much stock in franchise flashbacks
(Sept. 15, 2024) — Watching any “Alien” movie requires some knowledge of the franchise. Understanding
4DX a great addition to apes’ latest ‘Kingdom’
(June 13, 2024) — When I went to the Regal Fresno Riverpark for the first
‘Civil War’ is thought-provoking, but beware of ‘Abigail’ spoilers
(June 4, 2024) — Even though I saw previews for Alex Garland’s “Civil War,” I
Stay at home and catch up on shows like ‘Invincible,’ ‘Shogun’
(Apr. 14, 2024) — Post-Oscars, there was nothing I wanted to see in the theater
The Pioneer looks at the Oscar’s 2024 Best Picture nominees
(Mar. 6, 2024) — After years of declining quality of the Best Picture Nominees, last