Movie Review: Benedict Cumberbatch's 'The Courier' is Low-Key Spy Thriller with Heightened Tension

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Published: Friday, 19 March 2021 15:56
Written by Lupe R Haas

Benedict Cumberbatch in THE COURIER Photo Credit Liam Daniel Courtesy of Lionsgate and Roadside Attractions

Benedict Cumberbatch stars in THE COURIER, the true-life spy thriller based on the events surrounding British businessman Greville Wynne's recruitment to spy on Russia during the Cold War. THE COURIER is not your traditional spy thriller with Cumberbatch playing an ordinary man in a dangerous situation which ups the peril.

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Review: 'The Falcon and the Winter Soldier' Owns The Action

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Published: Thursday, 18 March 2021 09:00
Written by Lupe R Haas

Anthony Mackie and Sebastian Stan in THE FALCON AND WINTER SOLDIER

Anthony Mackie and Sebastian Stan pair up for a buddy cop six hour-long movie on Disney+ in THE FALCON AND THE WINTER SOLDIER. The Avenger actors reprise their roles as Sam Wilson aka The Falcon and Bucky Barnes aka the Winter Soldier post the blip and losing their friend Steve Rogers to retirement with his great love. The first episode starts with a bang but then slows down to focus on the two leads as the show delves deep into their personal backgrounds.

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Tom Holland Cements His Hollywood Career with 'Cherry' Movie

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Published: Saturday, 13 March 2021 13:32
Written by Lupe R Haas

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Actors who play superheroes often get pigeonholed into playing the same sort of character, and Tom Holland seems to know that. The 24-year-old actor stars in Anthony and Joe Russo's CHERRY, now playing on Apple+. Holland is intentionally choosing roles that showcase his acting range so as to avoid the same pitfalls, and he's succeeding with very mature roles lately.  Let's take a look at how the babyfaced actor's choices will cement a career in Hollywood. 

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Movie Review Roundup: 'Coming 2 America,' 'The World To Come,' 'Stray,' 'Boss Level' and More

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Published: Friday, 05 March 2021 11:23
Written by Lupe R Haas

In our weekly  "What to Stream" podcast (brought to you by the Hollywood Critics Association), Megan Rojas of Cinemacy, Rama Tampubolon of RamaScreen.com and myself reviewed new movies and series hitting streaming platforms. Watch as we review the following movies. 

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14 Current Films To Watch For Black History Month

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Published: Saturday, 20 February 2021 16:01
Written by Lupe R Haas

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The theme for 2021's Black History Month is “Black Family: Representation, Identity and Diversity.” When it comes to film and television, there have been strides with 2020 being a great year for movies starring black actors, made by black filmmakers. More films were directed and written by Black Americans than ever before, and many of them are in the running this award season. Below are the 14 current films you can stream online.

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Review: 'Barb and Star Go To Vista Del Mar' Feels Like A Long SNL Skit

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Published: Monday, 15 February 2021 13:44
Written by Lupe R Haas

Kristen Wiig and Annie Mumolo in BARB AND STAR GO TO VISTA DEL MAR

There's a reason why Kristen Wiig's latest film went straight to rental. BARB & STAR GO TO VISTA DEL MAR is like a live version of a DESPICABLE ME movie or feature length SNL skit. It borders on stupidity but Wiig and her costar/writing partner Annie Mumolo are endearing enough to keep your attention as long as your expectations remain low. It doesn't deliver on the belly laughs we've come to expect from Wiig's comedy but you will get some chuckles. Unfortunately Jamie Dornan feels out of place in this silly comedy. 

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Review: 'Judas and the Black Messiah' is an Eye-Opening History Lesson

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Published: Monday, 01 February 2021 20:02
Written by Lupe R Haas

Daniel Kaluuya and LaKeith Stanfield in JUDAS AND THE BLACK MESSIAH

JUDAS AND THE BLACK MESSIAH is not only entertaining but educational with a fabulous ensemble and standout performances by Daniel Kaluuya and Dominique Fishback. The film dispels much of the negative perception of the Black Panther party as simply a radical militant group which the FBI categorized as a terrorist organization.

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