By Jake Coyle/AP Film Writer Rome teeters on the brink in Ridley Scott’s “Gladiator II.” Its fall is said to be imminent. The dream it once symbolized is dead. The once high-minded […]
‘Gladiator II’ back in the arena
Denzel’s hot in ‘Equalizer 3’
By Jake Coyle/AP Film Writer There`s an awful lot of talk about the end of movie stars considering Denzel Washington is right over here, walking around. Antoine Fuqua`s “Equalizer 3,“ a taut […]
“Little Things”: little originality
By Jim Tortolano OK, so imagine The Equalizer vs. The Joker. Now you have the heart of the new crime film, “The Little Things” starring Denzel Washington, Jared Leto and Rami Malek […]
“Equalizer 2” is equally entertaining
Denzel Washington’s first sequel, “Equalizer 2,” is predictably pleasant. Predictable because there are few surprises in this story of a retired secret agent turned vigilante, and pleasant because everything Mr. Washington does […]
“Roman” and “Billboards” small film gems
By Jim Tortolano This hasn’t been a great year for memorable Hollywood blockbusters, but there have been some noteworthy “small” films that deserve attention. Here are two. “Roman J. Israel, Esq.” is […]
Denzel again swings for the “Fences”
By Jim Tortolano One of the many things to like about Denzel Washington is his willingness to take on roles in which he is the bad guy, or at least something short […]
This “Magnificent Seven” unintentional fun
By Jim Tortolano I liked the new “The Magnificent Seven,” but not for the reasons that the filmmakers would appreciate. I enjoyed it because in the midst of dozens of homicides and […]
