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'Boogeyman' an atmospherically overwrought, suspense-challenged collection of easy jump-scares, moldy cliches

By Dann Gire
May 31, 2023 6:00 AM - "The Exorcist" director William Friedkin famously observed that the scariest thing in a horror film is a closed door. The scariest thing in Rob Savage's "The Boogeyman" -- a movie every bit as original as its overused title -- is a closet door that opens by itself.
Overly long 'Little Mermaid' remake is far less fun than its 1989 animated original

By Dann Gire
May 26, 2023 11:08 AM - Despite a star-making performance from exuberant actress/singer Halle Bailey, Rob Marshall's (partially) live-action remake waters down Walt Disney's beloved animated musical.
Improvise! That's how 'Are You There God?' director elicited natural performances from film's young actors

By Dann Gire
Apr 28, 2023 6:00 AM - "Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret" director Kelly Fremon Craig discusses with Film Critic Dann Gire how she was able to bring out nuanced performances from the young actors, and about how meeting Judy Blume in person was an out-of-body experience.
Rachel McAdams blossoms in Blume's controversial story of pre-adolescent angst, struggle

By Dann Gire
Apr 27, 2023 9:23 AM - For five decades, author Judy Blume refused to sell the movie rights to her controversial novel "Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret." Luckily for audiences, Blume let filmmaker Kelly Fremon Craig adapt her book into this appealing, well-acted movie starring Rachel McAdams.
Sisterly devotion meets a multitude of movie references in boldly deranged, multi-pop-cultural 'Polite Society'

By Dann Gire
Apr 27, 2023 6:00 AM - "Polite Society" is an irresistibly irreverent, boldly deranged, multi-pop-cultural take on British-Pakistani family values that encompasses martial arts, horror, science fiction, romance, comedy, musicals and more horror.
Low 'Rise': Fifth 'Evil Dead' film a disappointingly derivative drama-trauma

By Dann Gire
Apr 20, 2023 1:52 PM - Sorry "Evil Dead" fans: "Evil Dead Rise," the fifth in the series, is a disappointingly derivative gore fest, film critic Dann Gire says.
Game-inspired fantasy adventure 'Honor Among Thieves' hides a few treasures amid long running time

By Dann Gire
Mar 30, 2023 11:23 AM - The major thief in "Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves" turns out to be none other than charming Hugh Grant. The way his smarmy politician shoplifts his every scene buoys this generic, overpopped popcorn fantasy adventure.
'Wick' a slick pic: Over-stuffed action sequel a success of excess

By Dann Gire
Mar 23, 2023 8:16 AM - What we get in the action thriller "John Wick: Chapter 4" resembles an elaborate microcosm of the entire James Bond film franchise neatly captured in a three-hour, 19-minute experience. Instead of Bond, we get Keanu Reeves as the laconic, titular hit man supreme.
Light laughs, dark drama don't mix well in awkward 'Moving On'

By Dann Gire
Mar 16, 2023 6:00 AM - The slightly cringey, comically tone-deaf "Moving On" doesn't quite qualify as a black comedy. More like a gray-beigey one, with Jane Fonda playing a wronged woman who has kept a secret for 46 years and has waited for her best friend to die before seeking out long-awaited revenge against her best friend's husband.
Who will win? Film critic Dann Gire makes his Oscars picks, from sure bets to up-for-grabs

By Dann Gire
Mar 9, 2023 7:43 AM - Predicting this year's Academy Awards winners might appear to be easy. But not so fast, film critic Dann Gire says. Here are his predictions for who will win big Sunday night.

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