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Review: A Remake of a 1993 RomCom, The Wedding Banquet Modernizes the Story but Maintains Its Warmth and Heart

You’d be forgiven if, like me (and based on the film’s marketing materials), you anticipated something of a more raucous, raunchy modern romcom from filmmaker Andrew Ahn (Driveways). Perhaps something […]

  • Lisa Trifone
  • April 18, 2025
    • Film , Film & TV , Review

    Review: Disney’s Raya and the Last Dragon Is a Magical, Thrilling Fable Bursting with Impressive Visuals

    Raya and the last dragon

    Sometimes, a film being magical and beautiful goes a long way with me. But when it decides to throw in a great deal of thrilling action, really fun voice talents […]

  • Steve Prokopy
  • March 2, 2021
    • Film , Film & TV , Review

    Review: Unremarkable Storytelling of The Croods: A New Age is Elevated by a Funny, Energetic Cast

    The Croods

    The Croods movies were always a little smarter than they let on, probably because the characters themselves are meant to seem…something less than intelligent. Of course, it helps that these […]

  • Steve Prokopy
  • November 25, 2020
    • Film , Film & TV , Review

    Review: LEGO Star Wars Holiday Special Indulges Fans in its Time-Hopping, Festive Storyline

    Lego Star Wars Holiday Special

    It’s not as strong or funny as the two LEGO movies and it only runs about 40 minutes, but for some reason The LEGO Star Wars Holiday Special is exactly […]

  • Steve Prokopy
  • November 17, 2020
    • Film , Film & TV , Review

    Review: As It Ends an Era, Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker Gets Too Nostalgic for Its Own Good

    Star Wars Rise of Skywalker

    I think I went into this most recent (and supposedly final) Star Wars with the right attitude: I didn’t pin my hopes and dreams on the filmmakers bringing us back […]

  • Steve Prokopy
  • December 18, 2019
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