Ben Affleck Delivers a Decidedly Lesser ‘Animals’ for Netflix
An underwhelming political thriller that deserves to land its director-star in the cinematic doghouse.
By TOM TEODORCZUK
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An underwhelming political thriller that deserves to land its director-star in the cinematic doghouse.
By TOM TEODORCZUK
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The biggest film star in the world’s turn as a villainous oil baron can’t rescue Alejandro González Iñárritu’s misplaced mess.
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Amid the sound and fury of overblown influencers and overpriced food, there was fresh evidence of a resurgence in American tennis.
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‘Welcome to Your Life,’ by one half of Tears for Fears, is a musician’s autobiography of unusual depth and distinction.
By TOM TEODORCZUK
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‘You Can See Everything,’ a near-three-hour documentary about the incarcerated Theranos founder and convicted fraudster, is set for release in October.
By TOM TEODORCZUK
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Despite some deft action sequences, Ridley Scott’s 30th film is hamstrung by its low-key tone.
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The received wisdom that the Clacton election gamble is a political stunt that will backfire for Reform UK may yet prove wide of the mark.
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The outspoken singer’s deep-rooted support for Israel tests the musical establishment’s willingness to accept one of pop’s greatest trailblazers for tolerance.
By TOM TEODORCZUK
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The death of a polarizing writer whose unusual political upbringing led him, ultimately, to belong to his readers.
By TOM TEODORCZUK
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Rod Lurie’s entertaining ‘Lucky Strike’ offers hope for the future of the military drama.
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Devotees of the 1974 NBC TV version of Laura Ingalls Wilder’s book lament the streaming giant’s new modernization.
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Confounding doubts over America’s hosting capabilities, this World Cup has so far featured fluid, attacking soccer and soaring spectator engagement.
By TOM TEODORCZUK
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