film

‘Harriet’ screens in Oakland at African American Museum and Library

Celebrating "Harriet," the new film about the African-American icon, while debating its merits, approximately 70 people gathered Saturday at the…

4 years ago

John Wick goes to war against everyone in ‘Parabellum’

The John Wick series has emerged as the sum of James Bond and The Fast and the Furious.

5 years ago

‘Avengers: Endgame’ is a finale fit for any Marvel hero or heroine

Hilarious, ambitious and beautiful, this final battle with Thanos is one of cinema’s biggest achievements.

5 years ago

‘Dumbo’ is Tim Burton at his most mediocre

You know you’ve made it when someone can describe a movie by using your name.

5 years ago

Aliens overthrow government in ‘Captive State,’ but miss execution

Corrupt governments are the new vampires and zombies of Hollywood; can’t blame the filmmakers though. It’s perfect timing. Directed by…

5 years ago

‘Captain Marvel’ brings upon forgettable wrath

Captain Marvel’s origin story is as fun as any in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, yet it wastes its chance to…

5 years ago

Shyamalan’s mind-bending ‘Glass’ enjoyable, but flawed

Glass is a fun and deranged time at the movies.

5 years ago

‘The Upside’ falls flat, even when Cranston and Hart give their all

I’ll forget about The Upside by next week, when Glass comes out.

5 years ago

Top movies of 2018: Kindness shimmers most

Another year of film, 2018, was packed with duds and absolute marvels.

5 years ago

‘Bumblebee’ saves ‘Transformers’ reboot from Bay explosion

Bumblebee has broken the curse of the Transformers crapfest.

5 years ago

‘Aquaman,’ for now, washes away fears for DC Extended Universe

As silly as it is to talk to fish, I don’t think I’d make fun of Aquaman to his face.

5 years ago

‘Mortal Engines’ eye-catching visuals cover up a dead story

For every Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, there’s always a pile of dung waiting right behind it.

5 years ago

Unique animated ‘Spider-Man’ stands out from crowd

Pixar’s The Incredibles 2 now has a run for its money when it comes to best animated movie of 2018.

5 years ago

‘Ben Is Back’ confronts harsh world of drug addiction

Whether or not you know it, the opioid crisis is close, and it’s scary.

5 years ago

Newest ‘Fantastic Beasts’ is anything but

Ten beautiful films are set in the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. The latest stands alone as a convoluted mess.

5 years ago

Soldiers defend world from Nazi zombies in WWII thriller ‘Overlord’

With a B-movie undertone, Overlord gets much right about what it tries to accomplish.

5 years ago

Powerful, moving ‘Boy Erased’ looks to be award contender

Boy Erased is grounded and real. I can bring myself to see how this could happen to a friend of…

6 years ago

Michael Myers killing spree brings the ‘Halloween’ spirit

The whole time through Halloween, characters ask Michael Myers if he could talk and explain why he kills. Why doesn’t…

6 years ago

‘Free Solo’ filmmakers capture Yosemite from its edge

In 'Free Solo,' the audience is immersed into the mind of free climber Alex Honnold.

6 years ago

Classic ‘Predator’ gets the reboot it doesn’t deserve

Aliens hunting for sport is already hectic; only the director of Iron Man 3 can make it funnier and more…

6 years ago

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