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F9 (2021)
"F9" is an action film, which is the ninth installment of the "Fast and Furious" franchise, tells the story of Dominic and his team trying to stop his estranged brother from activating a weapons program which would destroy the world. Director Justin Lin ("Star Trek Beyond" [..]
Free Guy (2021)
Ryan Reynolds stars in "Free Guy" as a bank teller who discovers he is actually a support character in a video game. This innovative science fiction comedy picture was capably directed by Shawn Levy ("Night at the Museum" 2006) and well written by Zak Penn and [..]
The Eyes of Tammy Faye (2021)
"The Eyes of Tammy Faye" is a fascinating look at the controversial lives of television evangelists Jim Bakker and Tammy Bakker. Andrew Garfield and Jessica Chastain delivered captivating performances as the couple whose multi-million dollar empire fell apart in spectacular fashion back in 1987. Focused direction [..]
The Many Saints of Newark (2021)
"The Many Saints of Newark" is a crime drama movie which is a prequel to the HBO television series "The Sopranos" (1999-2007). It tells the story of a young Tony Soprano as he is mentored by his uncle, Dickie Moltisanti. Director Alan Taylor and producer-screenwriter David Chase seemed [..]
Cinderella (2021)
A new musical version of "Cinderella" is out in theaters. This latest version is brilliantly written and directed by Kay Cannon ("Blockers" 2018), featuring popular musical numbers and some original songs by Mychael Danna and Jessica Weiss. It was adapted from the 1697 book "Cendrillon" [..]
Jungle Cruise (2021)
Walt Disney Studios has released a film called "Jungle Cruise," yet another movie adapted from their theme park attractions. While not Shakespeare, this project does provide solid family entertainment and a high quality motion picture. Good job by director Jaume Collet-Serra and screenwriters Michael Green, Glenn Ficarra, and [..]
Black Widow (2021)
Scarlett Johansson continues her superhero status with the new "Black Widow" picture. Director Kate Shortland and screenwriter Eric Pearson created a movie filled with enough action sequences and slick production values to please the fans of Marvel films. The 24th film in the Marvel [..]
Reminiscence (2021)
"Reminiscence" is a science fiction film about a private detective who can help people retrieve their memories, which only opens a can of worms, complicating their lives and confusing the minds of viewers. Director-screenwriter Lisa Joy created a monotonous film with a muddled storyline, terrible writing, and lousy [..]
Stillwater (2021)
"Stillwater" is a crime drama about an Oklahoma man who travels to France to prove the innocence of his daughter, who is imprisoned because of a murder conviction. The story is loosely based on the real life experience of Amanda Knox. Director-screenwriter Tom McCarthy ("Spotlight" [..]
Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu (2026)
"The Mandalorian and Grogu" is the latest "Star Wars" story where bounty hunter Din Djarin (The Manalorian) and his young apprentice Grogu help out the citizens of the fledging New Republic in their struggles against remnants of the old evil Empire, Imperial warlords who remain scattered throughout the [..]