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‘BlackBerry’ Review: A Gritty, Cynical Business Drama
The company behind the first smartphone, the BlackBerry, meets a catastrophic demise.
‘Father Stu’ Review: Lacks Grace Despite a Truly Motivational Story
Follows the life of Father Stuart Long, a boxer-turned-priest who inspired countless people during his journey from self-destruction to redemption.
Sundance 2020 Review: Worth – Human Calculus
You’ve heard the stories of auto manufacturers who learn there is a defect in their vehicle and calculate the cost of potential lawsuits and the cost of the recall. If the recall costs more, they deci...
Death of a Cheerleader Interview: Aubrey Peeples and Sarah Dugdale
In 1994, when NBC still aired movies of the week, A Friend to Die For starring Tori Spelling and Kellie Martin revealed the true story of how Bernadette Protti murdered cheerleader Kirsten Costas. 25 ...
Rudy 25th Anniversary: I Am Rudy
Rudy may have been the last underdog story that wasn’t about winning. Maybe The Full Monty if we exit the sports world. There’ve always been underdog movies about winning too, but have we lost the one...
TIFF 2018 Review: Green Book is the Feel-Great Film of the Year
Scott Menzel reviews "Green Book" which premiered at the 2018 Toronto International Film Festival.