Gerwig stands out in engaging ‘Mistress America’
By Bob Bloom Greta Gerwig’s Brooke Cardenas in “Mistress America” is a rude, immature and self-obsessed woman-child who is her own publicist and number-one fan. […]
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‘American Ultra’ fails to capitalize on premise
By Bob Bloom “American Ultra” is propelled by a single premise that expends itself rather quickly. The movie is a simplistic, cartoonish yet violent feature […]
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Streep’s flashes of brilliance dominate ‘Ricki’
By Bob Bloom Meryl Streep is such an iconic performer that her presence in a film automatically raises the bar, overcoming whatever obstacles and problems […]
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New to View: ‘Hot Pursuit’ will leave you cold
By Bob Bloom The following Blu-rays and DVDs are being released on Tuesday, Aug. 11 Hot Pursuit (Blu-ray + DVD + Ultraviolet) Details: 2015, Warner […]
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