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The Daily Free Press

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Liam Neeson’s new drama-thriller, “Cold Pursuit,” hit theaters Feb. 8. COURTESY OF DOANE GREGORY/ LIONSGATE PUBLICITY

REVIEW: ‘Cold Pursuit’ is messy, yet darkly comic satire

Tyler Anderson February 13, 2019
“Cold Pursuit” is a satire that finds a darkly comedic punchline no matter how gloomy the circumstances. It’s certainly unbalanced, but Liam Neeson advances his long action career by poking fun at the type of film he’s been making for the past decade.
Laura Dern and Woody Harrelson star in “Wilson,” a motion picture that releases Friday. PHOTO COURTESY FREDERICK ELMES

REVIEW: Though unrelenting, “Wilson” is ultimately worth it

Johnathan D. Kindall March 23, 2017

“Wilson” isn’t a movie made to be liked. The film is harsh and relentless as well as comical, sharp and witty. It’s certainly worth seeing, but to label it as enjoyable is a stretch. The...

"The Founder" stars Michael Keaton as fast food entrepreneur Ray Kroc who became president of the McDonald’s Corporation in 1955. PHOTO COURTESY DANIEL MCFADDEN

REVIEW: “The Founder” tackles enticing, ruthless fast food developer

Kaya Williams January 19, 2017

McDonald’s may be a household name, but many customers fail to recognize that it is also a name wrought with the frequent trials and painful tribulations of a business growing faster than its original...

Kristen Stewart plays a bored law graduate in director Kelly Reichardt's new film “Certain Women.” PHOTO COURTESY IFC FILMS

REVIEW: “Certain Women” features strong female roles in independent film

Caroline Aaron October 21, 2016

The world of independent filmmaking is one of radical removal from Hollywood templates. Tried-and-true stories of boy-meets-girl, odd couple comedies and tearjerker romance tend not to exist in the small,...

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(l to r) Andrew Garfield stars as 'Dennis Nash' and Michael Shannon as 'Rick Carver' in Broad Green Pictures upcoming release, 99 HOMES.
Credit: Hooman Bahrani / Broad Green Pictures

REVIEW: “99 Homes” plot has that many problems, but realism ain’t one

Caroline Aaron October 2, 2015

During the Great Recession of the 2000s, foreclosures were rampant and workers lost their jobs left and right. It was a terrible time for middle-class America, and we are still feeling the effects today. “99...

Lobs and Lipstick: Not a Joke

Lobs and Lipstick: Not a Joke

Sarah Kirkpatrick November 11, 2014

Judd Apatow has created some of my absolute favorite movies. “The 40-Year-Old Virgin” is my ultimate favorite film, and “Forgetting Sarah Marshall” isn’t too far behind. Yes, I know I’m quite...

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