David Wangberg

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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TV Review: The Alienist: “A Fruitful Partnership”

The investigation continues in the second episode of TNT’s miniseries

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TV Review: The Alienist: “The Boy on the Bridge”

TNT’s new miniseries, based on Caleb Carr’s novel, gets off to a strong start.

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Adventures of Captain Marvel (1941) Blu-ray Review: For Loads of Fun, Just Say “Shazam!”

Kino Lorber gives the Blu-ray treatment to Republic’s most popular serial.

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The Apartment (Arrow Academy) Blu-ray Review: A Must Own for Film Fans

Arrow releases a superb restoration of Billy Wilder’s Oscar-winning classic.

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Stronger (2017) Blu-ray Review: Not Strong Enough

Jake Gyllenhaal and Tatiana Maslany soar in this so-so biopic.

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Fargo: Season 3 DVD Review: Oh, You Betcha It’s Great!

Season 3 of the acclaimed FX series is just as quirky and brilliant as the previous two seasons.

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Woodshock (2017) Blu-ray Review: Shockingly Bad

The feature film debut from fashion designers Kate and Laura Mulleavy is a hypnotic mess.

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Wind River Blu-ray Review: A Compelling Murder Mystery

Jeremy Renner and Elizabeth Olsen are excellent in this tense, deeply affecting thriller.

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Westworld: Season One Blu-ray Review: Do Enjoy Your Stay

HBO’s new series is light on AI theories, but has an exceptional cast and storyline to keep it chugging along.

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Book Review: The Autobiography of Jean-Luc Picard, edited by David A. Goodman

It’s as if Jean-Luc Picard wrote it himself.

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Fathom Events and GKIDS Present Spirited Away

Hayao Miyazaki’s Oscar-winning animated classic is a delight on the big screen.

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The Survivalist Blu-ray Review: Very Lean, Sort of Mean, and Surprisingly Dull

This grim, post-apocalyptic thriller follows a familiar beat and then completely collapses in the third act.

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A Ghost Story (2017) Blu-ray Review: A Beautiful and Tragic Tale of Loss

David Lowery’s latest is one of the year’s very best films.

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Loving Vincent Movie Review: Painting Life

The world’s first film to be made entirely with oil painting is a visually stunning work of art.

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Effects (1980) Blu-ray Review: Gonzo-Style Meta Horror

AGFA gives Dusty Nelson’s directorial debut a nice Blu-ray upgrade.

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The Transfiguration DVD Review: A Boy Walks Home Alone at Night

A boy obsessed with vampires starts to act like one in this grim coming-of-age drama.

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The Zookeeper’s Wife Blu-ray Review: Fascinating Story, So-So Movie 

Jessica Chastain can’t even save this underwhelming World War II drama.

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Cinema Sentries

The Bird with the Crystal Plumage Blu-ray Review: A Skillfully Crafted Thriller

Dario Argento’s first feature film is given a lovely 4k transfer, and the set is filled with an incredible amount of extras.

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Wizard World Sacramento 2017 Review: Great Guests and Even Better Panels

This year’s con proved to be a better experience for pop-culture fans than the previous year.

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Pelle the Conqueror (1987) Blu-ray Review: Coming to Denmark

The Oscar-winning film from Denmark celebrates its 30th anniversary with a new 2K digital restoration.

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Actor Kevin Sorbo Talks Hercules and More at Wizard World Sacramento Comic Con

Sorbo also talks about playing an exaggerated version of himself in a movie and some of the future projects he has lined up.

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Beauty and the Beast (2017) Blu-ray Review: A Delightful Remake

The live-action adaptation of the Disney classic comes to Blu-ray with a lot of great special features.

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A United Kingdom (2017) Blu-ray Review: Strong Performances Lift Film Above Biopic Cliches

David Oyelowo and Rosamund Pike shine in this true story of a forbidden love.

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The Hero (2017) Movie Review: A Familiar but Moving Story

Sam Elliott gives one of the best performances of his career.

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Aftermath (2017) Blu-ray Review: A Serious Arnold Schwarzenegger Can’t Save This Melodramatic Misfire

Arnold Schwarzenegger trades in his guns and one-liners for a role that is unlike anything else he’s done in his career, but the movie lacks in telling an engaging story.

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Roma Criterion Collection Blu-ray Review: Rome, I Love You

Federico Fellini’s fever dream exploration of Rome gets the Criterion Collection treatment, and it’s lovely.

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The Commune (2017) Movie Review: Uneasy Living

Quirky characters are wasted in Thomas Vinterberg’s latest.

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Alien: Covenant Movie Review: Ridley Scott Returns to the Bloody Basics

Although it recycles a lot from the previous films, Alien: Covenant is still a gorgeously shot, thrilling sci-fi feature.

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King Arthur: Legend of the Sword Movie Review: Eh-Calibur

Guy Ritchie’s King Arthur re-telling is flashy but dull.

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Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 Movie Review: A Solid Start to the Summer Movie Season

This sequel to the 2014 smash hit is entertaining, but doesn’t quite live up to its predecessor.

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Django, Prepare a Coffin Blu-ray Review: A Slick Spaghetti Western

Terence Hill takes over the Django role in this unofficial prequel.

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Unforgettable (2017) Movie Review: It’s Actually Pretty Forgettable

Katherine Heigl plays a crazy ex-wife in this by-the-numbers thriller.

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The Creeping Garden (Arrow Academy) Blu-ray Review: An Intriguing Look at Slime Mold

A documentary that is insightful, beautifully shot, and fun to watch.

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