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‘Dolittle’ is loud but uninteresting
By MARK VIOLA The first movie of 2020 I saw was “Dolittle,” based on the classic tale of a doctor who can speak to animals, starring Robert Downey Jr. in…
‘Just Mercy’ tells a powerful true story
By MARK VIOLA The death penalty is a controversial subject, but whether you are opposed or in favor of the practice, “Just Mercy” is a film worth watching. One of…
‘1917’ is unlike any war movie we’ve been given before now
By MARK VIOLA Even with the number of war movies Hollywood produces each year, we never seem to get many films about World War I. The most prominent one I…
‘Weathering With You’ is another beautiful work of art from filmmaker Motoko Shinkai
By MARK VIOLA Japanese director Motoko Shinkai is one of the most talented animation filmmakers working today, producing one movie after another filled with absolutely beautiful animation and emotional, thought-provoking…
‘Klaus’ is a heartwarming holiday film that you might have missed
By MARK VIOLA So, last week I had plans to see the last two 2019 films to receive wide theatrical releases: “1917” and “Just Mercy.” I even had my tickets…
‘A Hidden Life’ is a powerful true story
By MARK VIOLA We all like to think that we would take a stand for something important, something that could change the world for the better. But what if your…
‘Uncut Gems’ is a frenetic nail-biter
By MARK VIOLA “Let it ride!” Never have those three words been more fraught with tension and fear than in the Safdie brothers’ (“Good Time”) new film, “Uncut Gems,” even…
‘Little Women’ boasts a wonderful cast and a timeless story of sisters
By MARK VIOLA So, let’s get this out of the way first. I’ve never read Louisa May Alcott’s “Little Women.” I’ve also never seen any of the numerous film adaptations…
‘Spies in Disguise’ wrings a lot of humor out of a very absurd idea
By MARK VIOLA When I look back on 2019, I will consider it a solid year for animated films, with such offerings as “How To Train Your Dragon: The Hidden…
‘One Child Nation’ is horrific, necessary
By MARK VIOLA China’s one-child policy, under which families were only allowed to have one child (with some exceptions), is something that I’ve always known existed, but have never really…
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