Bob Mondello

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Review: 'Dune' may be on HBO Max, but it's one film you want to see on a big screen

Thursday, October 21, 2021

Denis Villeneuve's Dune — based on Frank Herbert's bestselling sci-fi novel — arrives in cinemas and on home screens starring Timothee Chalamet and Zendaya.

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Was Daniel Craig's final James Bond film 'No Time To Die' worth the wait?

Thursday, October 07, 2021

The 25th 007 film will also be Daniel Craig's last as James Bond. But at least you get a lot of him; No Time To Die is almost three hours long.

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'Old Henry' Honors The Western Genre While Offering Surprises

Thursday, September 30, 2021

The "elevated Western" Old Henry stars Tim Blake Nelson as a farmer in the Oklahoma Territory whose past comes back to haunt his adversaries.

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In 'I'm Your Man,' Failing At Romance Is Part Of The Algorithm

Thursday, September 23, 2021

Dan Stevens stars as the android of Maren Eggert's dreams in the German romantic comedy "I'm Your Man."

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The Best And Worst So Far From The Not-Very-Festive Toronto International Film Fest

Thursday, September 16, 2021

The Toronto International Film Fest is usually mobbed with over a thousand industry types from all over the world. But this year the partially-online festival has been bleak and deserted.

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New Movies And TV Shows To Watch At Home This Fall

Wednesday, September 15, 2021

Our critics collected the most anticipated TV shows and movies coming to your screens over the next few months, and with our new tool you can search by release date, genre and where you can watch it.

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How Movies Have Shaped The Perception Of 9/11

Thursday, September 09, 2021

In the 20 years since the terror attacks of 9/11, movies have both been shaped by — and have shaped — the public's perception of that day's events.

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French Film Star Jean-Paul Belmondo, The Epitome Of Cool, Dies At 88

Tuesday, September 07, 2021

Belmondo's breakout role was in the New Wave classic Breathless and it won him international fame. French President Macron mourned the passing of a man he called "a national treasure" on Twitter.

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The 9 Biggest Movies To Watch This Fall (And Other Films That Sound Intriguing)

Saturday, September 04, 2021

A look at the possible awards contenders and blockbusters that Hollywood has in store for autumn.

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Marvel Debuts A New Origin Story With 'Shang-Chi And The Legend Of The Ten Rings'

Thursday, September 02, 2021

The summer movie season is ending with an origin story. Marvel's 25th superhero epic, Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings stars its first Asian Superhero played by Simu Liu.

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Our Film Critic Explores Why The Harrowing Afghanistan Images May Feel Familiar

Thursday, August 19, 2021

Bob Mondello reflects on the portrayal and the despair of Afghanistan's story, as shown on film for decades — in The Man Who Would Be King, Rambo III, Charlie Wilson's War, Zero Dark Thirty and more.

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Sundance Hit 'CODA' Is A Warm Coming-Of-Age Romance About The Child Of Deaf Parents

Friday, August 13, 2021

A heartwarming family drama, CODA — which stands for "Child of Deaf Adults" — won four awards at this year's Sundance Film Festival, including both the Grand Jury Prize and the Audience Award.

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Movie Musical 'Annette' Is A Straightforward Story Yet A Directorial Fever Dream

Thursday, August 05, 2021

A new musical with a score by Sparks and starring Adam Driver and Marion Cotillard opened the Cannes Film Festival. The distinctive rock-opera with a mind and a sound of its own is opening in the U.S.

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Souls Audition For Their Bodies In Sundance Hit 'Nine Days'

Friday, July 30, 2021

Filmmaker Edson Oda was a breakout director at last year's Sundance Film Festival with his philosophical movie, Nine Days, which stars Zazie Beetz and Benedict Wong.

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Celebrate Life On Earth With 4 Films That Look Into The Great Beyond

Friday, July 30, 2021

The new film Nine Days — at its essence, a reminder to celebrate every moment you're given — is both deep and fun. Here are three other movies that ponder the meaning of life.

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Scarlett Johansson Is Suing Disney For Its Streaming Release Of 'Black Widow'

Thursday, July 29, 2021

Scarlett Johansson is suing Disney for releasing Black Widow on streaming and in theaters at the same time, saying the simultaneous release breached her contract.

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'Ailey' Doc Shows How Alvin Ailey Changed The Landscape Of Dance For Dancers Of Color

Thursday, July 22, 2021

Alvin Ailey, the most influential and celebrated Black choreographer of the 20th Century is the subject of the documentary Ailey.

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The Only 'New' Thing About Cross-Cultural Casting Is Who's Getting The Roles

Thursday, July 15, 2021

Dev Patel as a knight of the Round Table, Jodie Turner-Smith as Anne Boleyn, the mostly nonwhite casts of Bridgerton and Hamilton — all belong to a tradition that has its roots in live theater.

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With Summer Underway, Marvel Returns To Focus On The Origins Of Black Widow

Thursday, July 08, 2021

Hollywood had had fingers crossed for months about what might finally happen this weekend. Marvel has aimed to prove that the theater experience is back with Black Widow.

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'F9' Success Might Indicate Audiences Are Ready To Return To Theaters

Monday, June 28, 2021

F9, the latest installment in the Fast & Furious franchise set a pandemic era record this weekend. Does that mean audiences are ready to come back to theaters?

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