The heist movie that started an enduring trend — Rififi — is being revived. Rialto Pictures is theatrically re-releasing Jules Dassin’s seminal 50’s heist film, set on the streets of Paris. Rififi will play...
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A blast from the past – “WALL-E” reviewed – Los Angeles movie review
Upon recently revisiting an beloved animated movie, I learned that its charm had not faded — it had only deepened. You are invited to discover — or reacquaint yourself with — the delightful animated...
“Straight Outta Compton” – film review
An exciting music biopic, with solid storytelling and charismatic young leads, Straight Outta Compton proves surprisingly gripping fare. Whether or not you remember the groundbreaking and controversial hip-hop group N.W...
Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation – film review
Action-packed, but mostly risible, Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation is probably the most disappointing offering of the five-movie spy thriller franchise starring Tom Cruise. It doesn’t help that the US-made movie series...
“Jurassic World” film review
Visually dazzling and heart-stoppingly fun, Jurassic World delivers all the terror and excitement you could ask from an action adventure. Laughter mingles with screams of delight throughout this tautly directed, giddily...