movie & Television reviews Movie & Television Reviews Home viewing roundup: What’s available to stream and what’s on horizon John MulderigFebruary 12, 20257 min read Capsule reviews of theatrical movies available now for streaming or scheduled for broadcast on network or cable television as well as notes on TV programming for the same week. Movie & Television Reviews ‘The Chosen’ actor shares how portraying an apostle rebooted his faith Jack FiggeFebruary 12, 20255 min read Through their participation in “The Chosen,” many of the show’s crew members and actors — including Jonathan Roumie, who portrays Jesus — have rediscovered faith. Movie & Television Reviews Academy Awards Best Picture Nominees at a glance John MulderigFebruary 10, 202512 min read Capsule reviews of the 10 films contending for Best Picture. The Oscars ceremony will take place in Los Angeles on Sunday, March 2. Movie & Television Reviews Movie Review: ‘Love Hurts’ John MulderigFebruary 7, 20252 min read Enjoyable humor and a touch of romance do increase the appeal of the otherwise frenetic actioner “Love Hurts” (Universal). A barrage of obscenities in the script, as well as fleeting forays into visual grisliness, are less welcome elements. Movie & Television Reviews Movie Review: ‘You’re Cordially Invited’ John MulderigFebruary 6, 20252 min read Despite being billed as a romantic comedy, “You’re Cordially Invited” (Amazon MGM) showcases more spite than genuine love. Throw in a heavy dose of off-color dialogue — as well as some wayward values — and the upshot is a mirthless, even dispiriting, experience. Movie & Television Reviews Movie Review: ‘Dog Man’ John MulderigFebruary 5, 20252 min read Comic chaos is the order of the day in “Dog Man” (Universal), the animated adaptation of a series of graphic novels by Dav Pilkey. Yet touching sentiments are also successfully incorporated into writer-director Peter Hastings’ film. Movie & Television Reviews Movie Review: ‘Flight Risk’ John MulderigJanuary 29, 20252 min read Although it’s mostly set high above the mountains of Alaska, the crime drama “Flight Risk” (Lionsgate) cannot be said to soar. Movie & Television Reviews Home viewing roundup: What’s available to stream and what’s on horizon John MulderigJanuary 29, 20256 min read Capsule reviews of theatrical movies available now for streaming or scheduled for broadcast on network or cable television as well as notes on TV programming for the same week. Movie & Television Reviews Movie Review: ‘Back in Action’ John MulderigJanuary 24, 20253 min read Two double lives provide the context for some good one-liners in the generally enjoyable espionage comedy “Back in Action” (Netflix). Unfortunately, however, the quality of the humor flags as the film’s plot progresses and some of the material viewers encounter along the way makes this production an apt choice for grown-ups only. Movie & Television Reviews Top 10 Films of 2024 John MulderigJanuary 23, 20257 min read 2024 is not likely to be remembered as an outstanding era in movie history. How many of the pictures released nationwide last year will stand the test of time remains open to question. Yet some quality productions were discernible as the months passed. Previous 1 … 1 2 3 … 53 Next