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Review: Jeffrey Wright grounds the satire in wobbly 'American Fiction'
The veteran character actor has a terrific role as a novelist whose books aren't selling.
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Going out? Or staying in? Your guide to New Year's Eve in the Twin Cities
From shows to party recipes to movies, we have you covered, whether you're staying home or going out.
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What were the best movies you saw in 2023? Our critic names his top 10
Hollywood got its weird on — mostly in a good way.
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Looking for a movie to watch over the holidays? Here are 9 to check out
We rounded up reviews of nine hot new movies.
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Review: 'Ferrari' fires on all cylinders and leaves the heart racing
Adam Driver and Penélope Cruz deliver memorable performance in this Enzo Ferrari biopic.
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Review: Much ado about not enough in 'Anyone but You' with Glen Powell and Sydney Sweeney
Photogenic update on Shakespeare was shot in Australia.
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Review: 'The Boys in the Boat' is handsome but you may want to read the book first
George Clooney's film version omits the setbacks that made this true story so inspiring.
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Review: Mike White's touch helps make 'Migration' worthwhile journey
"Migration" is an auteur project for White, who wrote the screenplay and dreamed up the story with director Benjamin Renner.
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Review: Zac Efron's best performance yet anchors wrestling biopic 'The Iron Claw'
Director Sean Durkin applies his signature sensibility to this epic melodrama.
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Review: After a shaky start, 'The Color Purple' keeps getting better
Fantasia Barrino, Taraji P. Henson and Danielle Brooks shine in the musical adaptation of Alice Walker's book.
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Review: Emma Stone swings for the fences in bonkers comedy/drama 'Poor Things'
She re-teams with "Favourite" director Yorgos Lanthimos on a Frankenstein comedy.
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Review: Timothée Chalamet is ideal in excellent, crowd-pleasing 'Wonka'
From the director of the "Paddington" movies comes the origins story of a chocolate icon.
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6 slices of life from 'Waitress: The Musical'
The lyrics from the filmed production of a stage show give an insight to fun melodies and taboo topics.
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Review: The action in 'Silent Night' is exhausting, not exhilarating
After a two-decade absence, John Woo is back but without his touch.
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Review: Beyoncé's 'Renaissance' might be the best superhero movie of 2023
The pop star directed the film based off her 2023 concert tour and did all the action scenes herself, too.
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Beyoncé opens up, but only a little, in concert documentary 'Renaissance'
Almost all the songs from the tour make it into the movie but visual elements remain missing.
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Review: 'Godzilla Minus One' shows the iconic monster is more striking than ever
The 37th movie in the franchise is back to its Japanese and World War II roots.
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Review: 'Napoleon' is funny, brutal and feels contemporary
Ridley Scott pulls off this sprawling biopic with aplomb.
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Review: If you're looking for something old and new in animation, here's your 'Wish'
The Disney movie is a contemporary fairy tale with great songs.
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Review: Trip to 'Saltburn' is chaotic, confusing
Barry Keoghan's enigmatic performance is electrifying.
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