The New York Times – Film:
Will Ferrell and Jamie Foxx voice two canines on a quest for revenge in this crude live-action feature.
Author: Glenn Kenny
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‘Reinventing Elvis: The ’68 Comeback’ Review: Fully in the Building
The New York Times – Film:
Elvis Presley’s 1968 TV special showcased the king of rock ‘n’ roll in his unadulterated glory. A new documentary shows how it happened.
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‘All Up in the Biz’ Review: Showtime’s Biz Markie Documentary
The New York Times – Film:
Biz Markie created hits like “Just a Friend” and influenced a wide range of rappers, many of whom remember him fondly in this Showtime documentary.
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‘Bobi Wine: The People’s President’ Review: A Pop Star Turns Politician
The New York Times – Film:
Uganda has been under authoritarian rule for decades. Wine has doggedly challenged its leader, and this documentary shows the price he’s paid.
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‘Streetwise’ Review: A Bleak Upbringing in a Brutal Town
The New York Times – Film:
In Na Jiazuo’s striking directorial debut, young people inhabit a place seemingly made up of those who owe money and the thugs who try to beat it out of them.
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‘Sound of Freedom’ Review: In the Land of Child Traffickers
The New York Times – Film:
Starring Jim Caviezel, this movie tells a story of child trafficking and the people combating it. But its muted tone ultimately undercuts its solemn sense of mission.
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Review: ‘In the Company of Rose’ Is a Pleasant Portrait
The New York Times – Film:
When the theater and film director James Lapine first met Rose Styron, he knew her as William Styron’s widow. He learned there was a lot more to her.