movie & Television reviews Movie & Television ReviewsUncategorized Movie Review: ‘EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert’ John MulderigMarch 6, 20262 min read Combine the exuberant screen style of Australian auteur Baz Luhrmann with the intensity of the King of Rock and Roll and the results are bound to be splashy. So it proved with the director’s 2022 biopic “Elvis” and the same now holds true for the helmer’s engaging documentary “EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert” (Neon). Movie & Television Reviews Home viewing roundup: What’s available to stream and what’s on horizon John MulderigMarch 4, 20267 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: ‘Goat’ John MulderigFebruary 27, 20263 min read “Goat” (Sony) is an animated underdog sports comedy populated by anthropomorphized animals. While mostly inoffensive, and thus suitable for a wide audience — including teens and older kids — the film is also easily forgotten. Movie & Television Reviews Home viewing roundup: What’s available to stream and what’s on horizon John MulderigFebruary 25, 20267 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 ReviewsWar in Ukraine Russia’s war on Ukraine means ‘No Priests Left,’ documentary shows Gina ChristianFebruary 24, 20266 min read The documentary initiative has resulted in several works examining Russia’s persecution of faith communities in occupied regions of Ukraine. Movie & Television Reviews Movie Review: ‘Midwinter Break’ John MulderigFebruary 23, 20263 min read The validity of faith is a major theme in the sensitive marital drama “Midwinter Break” (Focus). As adapted from co-writer Bernard MacLaverty’s 2017 novel by director Polly Findlay, the film is an exploration of how contrasting personalities and outlooks can serve either as a source of nuptial balance or of corrosive discord. Movie & Television Reviews A look at the Academy Awards Best Picture Nominees John MulderigFebruary 20, 202612 min read This year’s Academy Award nominations were announced on Jan. 22. Following, in alphabetical order, are capsule reviews of the 10 films contending for Best Picture. The Oscars ceremony will take place in Los Angeles on Sunday, March 15. Movie & Television Reviews Movie Review: ‘The Strangers – Chapter 3’ John MulderigFebruary 18, 20262 min read “I need a Xanax!” declares a victim-in-waiting in the bloodsoaked slasher flick “The Strangers – Chapter 3” (Lionsgate). Moviegoers unwise enough to patronize the film may end up echoing that sentiment. Movie & Television Reviews Home viewing roundup: What’s available to stream and what’s on horizon John MulderigFebruary 18, 20267 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: ‘Wuthering Heights’ Joseph McAleerFebruary 17, 20263 min read “Barbie” meets “Bridgerton” in “‘Wuthering Heights,'” the latest screen version of the beloved 1847 novel by Emily Bronte. Previous 1 … 2 3 4 … 73 Next