David Wangberg

Don’t Come Back from the Moon Movie Review: Stay Seated for This

Bruce Thierry Cheung’s new film is a beautiful, poetic approach to the importance of fatherhood.

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Cinema Sentries

Mary Poppins Returns Movie Review: Unnecessary but Delightful

Emily Blunt steals the show in Rob Marshall’s sequel to the 1964 classic.

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Mandy (2018) Blu-ray Review: Destined to be a Cult Classic

Nicolas Cage gives his most bonkers performance to date in Panos Cosmatos’ psychedelic revenge thriller.

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They Shall Not Grow Old Movie Review: World War I Captured in Breathtaking New Way

Peter Jackson’s groundbreaking WWI documentary is required viewing for history and cinema buffs alike.

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Westworld Season Two: The Door Blu-ray Review: Flawed Mechanisms

The robots are out for revenge, but it’s hard to care for most of the season.

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Operation Finale Blu-ray Review: Emotionally Flat but Subjectively Intriguing

Although there aren’t too many characters to grow attached to, the subject material of the film is what keeps it going.

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Fathom Events Presents Sleepless in Seattle

The second of the Tom Hanks/Meg Ryan-starring films is a delightful and witty romantic comedy.

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Crazy Rich Asians Blu-ray Review: Crazy Good Movie

Jon M. Chu’s box-office success is a wickedly smart romantic comedy.

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Kin (2018) Blu-ray Review: All Setup with No Payoff

An uneven, sci-fi mess, but the Blu-ray is handled quite nicely.

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The Meg Blu-ray Review: Worth Diving Into

Jason Statham squares off against a giant shark in Jon Turteltaub’s fun action thriller.

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Dragnet (1987) Collector’s Edition Blu-ray Review: A Lackluster Satire

The sporadically funny spoof of the classic TV show gets released to Blu-ray for the first time.

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Get Shorty: Collector’s Edition Blu-ray Review: One of the Great ’90s Mobster Comedies

Barry Sonnenfeld’s satire on Hollywood and the mob gets the 4K treatment from Shout! Factory.

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City Slickers Collector’s Edition Blu-ray Review: Yee-haw, It’s a Blast

The comedy classic gets a 4K upgrade from Shout! Factory.

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Gotti (2018) Blu-ray Review: Sleeping with the Fishes

It rightfully deserved the whacking it received from critics.

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Bel Canto (2018) Movie Review: Out of Tune

Clumsy lip-syncing and silly scenarios drag down Paul Weitz’s latest effort.

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Beast (2018) Blu-ray Review: It’s a Beauty

Jessie Buckley makes a name for herself in Michael Pearce’s directorial debut.

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Deep Rising Blu-ray Review: Schlocky, B-Movie Fun

Kino Lorber Studio Classics gives Stephen Sommers’ silly monster movie a solid Blu-ray upgrade.

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First Reformed Blu-ray Review: Praise Paul Schrader and Ethan Hawke

Ethan Hawke gives a stunning performance in Paul Schrader’s latest effort.

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The Rider (2018) DVD Review: Beautiful and Poignant 

A cast of non-actors leads one of the most realistic and powerful portrayals of those who risk their lives in the rodeo circuit.

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Marrowbone (2018) Blu-ray Review: A Cure for Insomnia

A talented young cast and impressive production pieces can’t save this meandering debut from Sergio G. Sánchez.

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Mac and Me (Collector’s Edition) Blu-ray Review: E.T. Phone Lawyer

A blatant E.T. rip-off that is also the longest advertisement for both McDonald’s and Coca Cola.

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Super Troopers 2 Blu-ray Review: Stick with the First One

Although there are some laughs to be had, most of it feels recycled.

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You Were Never Really Here Blu-ray Review: A Dark, Masterful Thriller

Joaquin Phoenix gives one of the best performances of his career.

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Lean on Pete Blu-ray Review: A Boy and His Horse

This is not just another saccharine horse drama.

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Interview with Jerry G. Angelo, Scott Engrotti, and Christine Maag about Warfighter

Three people involved with the new military drama speak about how it’s more than just a movie, it’s a movement.

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Fandemic Tour Sacramento 2018 Review: A Solid Debut

Despite some last-minute cancellations, there was still plenty of fun to be had here.

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Interview with Jason David Frank about Fandemic Tour Sacramento and the Power Rangers

“It’s about working with people who will leave an everlasting impression on the fans, and that’s why I’m going to Fandemic.” – Jason David Frank

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Saturday Programming Highlights for Fandemic Tour Sacramento

These are the panels in which you will find me.

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Saving Brinton Movie Review: One’s Trash Is a Treasure for Many

This charming documentary looks at how an avid collector in Iowa comes across some of the first moving pictures that were believed to have been extinct.

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The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension Steelbook Edition Blu-ray Review: Giddyup for Some Sci-Fi Fun

Shout! Factory repackages a previously released collector’s edition of W.D. Richter’s cult classic for the steelbook fans.

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Phantom Thread Blu-ray Review: Woven Together Rather Wonderfully

If this is truly Daniel Day-Lewis’ final film, he goes out on a high note.

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Please Stand By Blu-ray Review: Truly Tedious

Dakota Fanning gives a fine performance, but she can’t carry this mess of a film.

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Have a Nice Day (2018) DVD Review: A Bag Full of Money Can’t Buy Happiness

Liu Jian’s animated feature is a gritty and thrilling neo-noir.

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Killer Klowns from Outer Space (1988) Blu-ray Review: Krazy, Kampy Fun

Take a ride on the nightmare merry-go-round with Arrow Video’s excellent restoration of the Chiodo brothers’ cult classic.

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Molly’s Game Blu-ray Review: All In!

Aaron Sorkin’s directorial debut is a slick and entertaining fact-based feature.

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Big Fish & Begonia Movie Review: Visually Sumptuous

Despite its issues with its story, this is a stunningly animated feature from China.

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Sweet Country (2018) Movie Review: Tense, Terrific Aussie Western

Warwick Thornton’s new feature is a gritty, brilliant take on the genre.

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The Last Movie Star Blu-ray Review: Good Intentions, Disappointing Movie

Burt Reynolds plays an actor coming to grips with his past in this underwhelming meta-drama.

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TV Review: The Alienist: “Castle in the Sky”

The final episode of the TNT miniseries ends with some questions still remaining.

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TV Review: The Alienist: “Requiem”

Sara and John continue the investigation, while Lazlo spends this episode in mourning.

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Allure (2017) Movie Review: Only Mildly Alluring

Some strong performances can’t elevate the film’s dour tone.

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TV Review: The Alienist: “Psychopathia Sexualis”

John and Lazlo head to Washington, D.C. to further investigate the case, while Sara goes rogue to uncover more clues.

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Book Review: Movie Nights with the Reagans by Mark Weinberg

No matter your political affiliation, there are plenty of great stories to read about the former president and First Lady and their love of the movies.

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TV Review: The Alienist: “Many Sainted Men”

The latest death brings rising tension not just amongst the crew, but also the general public.

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TV Review: The Alienist: “Ascension”

The gang set up a sting operation to catch the killer, while Lazlo’s past reveals a particular clue that could harm his friendship with others.

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TV Review: The Alienist: “Hildebrandt’s Starling”

The gang discovers more clues in the halfway point of the miniseries.

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Mr. Mom Blu-ray Review: Role Reversal Comedy Has Few Laughs

The John Hughes-penned comedy starring Michael Keaton and Teri Garr gets a new, albeit lackluster, Blu-ray update from Shout Select.

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TV Review: The Alienist: “These Bloody Thoughts”

There’s a possibility that the killer’s identity may have been revealed in this latest episode of the TNT miniseries.

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TV Review: The Alienist: “Silver Smile”

It seems more formulaic in the third episode, but there is enough to keep me invested in the show as a whole.

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Attack of the Killer Tomatoes (1978) Blu-ray Review: Mildly Amusing

It’s easy to see a lot of inspiration for future filmmakers drew from this B-movie spoof, but it doesn’t quite stick the landing as well as others in its genre.

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