Day: April 29, 2016

PAPA: HEMINGWAY IN CUBA film review

-By Cate Marquis – Beautiful but dull ‘Papa: Hemingway in Cuba’ shows why directors matter   The fact-inspired film “Papa: Hemingway in Cuba” is a prime example of why a good director matters. As some sage once said, “If it was easy, everyone would do it.” The film is first American film shot in Cuba…

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KEANU film review

-By Cate Marquis – ‘Keanu’ is surprisingly disappointing movie debut for Key and Peele   Everyone loves kittens on YouTube, right? Keegan-Michael Key and Jordan Peele, the comedy duo Key and Peele, hit the pop-culture target when they made an adorable kitten the focus of their big screen debut. Comedy/action movie “Keanu” focuses on a…

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DOUGH film review

– By Cate Marquis – ‘Dough’ rises on simple human story, not flat humor Rating: 3 out of 5 stars   “Dough” is a warm-hearted little British dramedy starring Jonathan Pryce (“Pirates of the Caribbean”) as an old Orthodox Jewish baker who is struggling to keep his family’s bakery going, in a tough East End…

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MOTHER’S DAY film review

– By Cate Marquis – Despite stars, ‘Mother’s Day’ is no treat   If you are thinking director Gary Marshall’s “Mother’s Day” sounds like a nice outing for Mom, you might want to re-think the brunch option. The inoffensive, forgettable film has an ensemble cast that includes Jennifer Aniston, Kate Hudson, Jason Sudeikis, Margo Martindale,…

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GREEN ROOM film review

– By Cate Marquis – ‘Green Room’ tries to mix horror and millennial humor with sickening results   There is a certain trend in horror films known as “torture porn.” If that’s what you like, “Green Room” may be for you. Mixing humor and horror has a long history, and “Green Room” attempts to update…

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