Political thrillers are popular for a reason. Whether in book or cinematic form, they play on all of our worst fears about government. Especially with the modern spying situation and war on terror, there’s plenty to be inspired by. Sadly, the new release An Acceptable Loss only scratches the surface of what could have been explored. ... READ MORE
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Today we are recognizing Ben Is Back, as well as writer/director Peter Hedges, plus co-stars Lucas Hedges and Julia Roberts. Our Hollywood Film Tributes recognize films and talent for their excellence in the art of filmmaking.

One of the most powerful films of 2018, Ben Is Back is a masterclass in actors bringing out emotion in the ... READ MORE
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Independent cinema is at its best when it can launch a new star. Whether in front of or behind the camera, making a discovery is a highlight of the medium. In the case of the indie drama All These Small Moments, it serves to showcase a tremendous supporting turn by young Harley Quinn Smith. There’s a lot to like about this film, as ... READ MORE
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Yesterday morning, a Trailer dropped on the web (no pun intended) for the next entry into the Marvel Cinematic Universe. It’s for the next Spider-Man collaboration between Marvel and Sony. It’s Spider-Man: Far From Home, which takes the adventures of Peter Parker across the pond. Going international is an interesting next step ... READ MORE
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Not many filmmakers are, in and of themselves, a brand name. To be certain, M. Night Shyamalan is one. You have a certain expectation when you go into one of his movies. Sometimes, he meets them, while at others, he falls well below them. Two years ago, Split was heralded as a return to form for him, while also connecting to one of Shyama ... READ MORE
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It has taken a while for Adult Life Skills to make its way to theaters. After debuting back in 2016 at the Tribeca Film Festival, it’s approaching the three year mark as the movie now hits cinemas. Often, a delay like that can be a sign of trouble. Luckily, that’s in no way the case here. This comedy/dramedy is a quirky charac ... READ MORE
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Now, we wait. Yes, ballots are due today for the Academy Awards. There’s nothing to do but sit tight until the Oscar nominations reveal themselves. As we wait for voters to clue us in, we can speculate about what some of their favorites from 2018 might be. Chiefly, today I’m curious what movie might lead the nominations next w ... READ MORE
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According to the Hollywood Reporter, “SAG Awards Accuses Oscars of “Intimidation” to Secure Exclusive Presenters. The union accused the Academy of pressuring its members ahead of it ... READ MORE
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Last night, the Broadcast Film Critics Association handed out their prizes with the 24th annual Critics Choice Awards. The evening was notable for a few things. One was how many speeches just bulldozed over the set time period (it was amusing, so I kind of loved it). Another was that there were multiple ties, which is a bit unusual. Plus, ... READ MORE
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Welcome back to the weekly box office report! Each Sunday, expect a look at what made the most money in theaters, as well as just how all of the new releases fared. This week, A Dog’s Way Home, Replicas, and The Upside entered the marketplace. How did they do? Let us take a look right now…

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