By Lindsey Bahr/AP Film Writer Peyton Reed’s “Ant-Man” films have generally served as a kind of palate cleanser to the world-ending stakes of the larger Marvel Cinematic Universe. Paul Rudd’s Scott Lang […]
“Ant-Man” is a small pleasure
“Top Gun: Maverick” is on target
By Mark Kennedy/AP Entertainment Writer Early on in “Top Gun: Maverick,” Tom Cruise hops on his sleek motorcycle, wearing Aviator sunglasses and a leather jacket with patches, and speeds into a time machine. […]
“Dr. Strange” in the “multiverse”
By Lindsey Bahr/AP Film Writer Once a superhero franchise goes multiverse, it’s hard to go back. No work of fiction ever needs permission to break the rules or push the boundaries of […]
“Uncharted” has a familiar path
By Jake Coyle AP Film Writer Goonies never say die, and neither do some of their storylines. “Uncharted,“ a new movie based on the PlayStation video game, cribs heavily from adventures like […]
“Moonfall” is a true space-y trip
By Mark Kennedy AP Entertainment Writer Some people might look up at the moon and admire its glowing and desolate beauty. Director Roland Emmerich apparently sees a constructed hollow orb that may […]
“King Richard” is nearly royal
By Jim Tortolano There have been many sports movies lionizing the accomplishments of great athletes. Rare have been films that delved seriously and thoughtfully into the people that helped those athletes succeed […]
