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The Latest Articles by Richard Roeper

‘Sin Eater’ details the many ways Chicago private eye Anthony Pellicano crossed the line

FX documentary on the infamous investigator hears from his clients, his alleged victims and the man himself.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 9, 2023

‘Champions’ a basketball comedy with a high feel-good percentage

Woody Harrelson offers a winning, low-key performance as a coach advising a team of adults with intellectual disabilities.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 8, 2023

‘Scream VI’ goes to New York with some new twists

Transplanted to a different city, gruesome and wickedly funny horror film still hits all the right notes we’ve come to expect from the franchise.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 8, 2023

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‘MH370: The Plane That Disappeared’ weighs the theories on Malaysian jet’s fate

Compelling Netflix doc lays out the evidence suggesting different possibilities, both plausible and farfetched.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 7, 2023

‘History of the World, Part II’: Mel Brooks picks up where his jokey 1981 movie left off

‘Part I’ ended with a fake teaser to a ‘Part II’ that Brooks never planned. But now it’s here as a wacky Hulu series, and most of the sketches are loaded with stars and laughs.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 3, 2023

Addictive ‘Daisy Jones & the Six’ recalls a ’70s band that’s fictional but totally fascinating

Acting is strong, songs are catchy as rockers reminisce about the days of old.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 1, 2023

‘Operation Fortune: Ruse de Guerre’ can’t be taken seriously, or humorously

Jason Statham, Hugh Grant and Aubrey Plaza star in an inconsequential serving of empty cinematic calories.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 1, 2023

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Author or poser? Michael Shannon keeps us guessing in ‘A Little White Lie’

The great actor plays a man of uncertain identity in whimsical and sharply written comedy.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 1, 2023

‘Bear Down & Out’: Insightful documentary sums up why Chicago’s on the verge of losing its team

A timely, valuable piece of work, NBC Sports Chicago’s overview is must-see TV for hardcore Bears fans and for anyone in the Chicago area.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 1, 2023

‘Creed III’: Old friend has a score to settle with Adonis in engrossing boxing drama

Michael B. Jordan returns to the title role and makes his directing debut in one of the franchise’s more grounded films.

Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 28, 2023

Oscar predictions: Signs point to ‘Everything’ turning to gold

Academy Awards seem likely for the blazingly original film and at least one of its stars, while Brendan Fraser and Cate Blanchett also stand at the front of the pack.

Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 27, 2023

‘Luther: The Fallen Sun’ puts Idris Elba’s crime-solving genius in a gruesome, over-the-top spectacle

Andy Serkis makes a chilling villain, but his implausible serial-killing methods are more ‘Saw’ than ‘Se7en.’

Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 24, 2023

‘We Have a Ghost’ goes for humor over horror

The laughs are many in spooky Netflix comedy starring David Harbour as the lost soul haunting a family.

Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 24, 2023

Intoxicating ‘Cocaine Bear’ goes hilariously off the rails

Beast craves blow in darkly hilarious B-movie blood-fest worthy of a drive-in.

Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 23, 2023

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Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 23, 2023

On ‘The Reluctant Traveler,’ faraway places win over the wary Eugene Levy

Even the mildest challenges fluster the Apple TV+ show’s charming tour guide.

Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 22, 2023

‘Party Down’ springs back up for hilarious Season 3

After 12 years, the sitcom’s all-star cast puts on the pink bow ties again and delivers fresh fare, and this course is especially satisfying.

Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 21, 2023

‘Murdaugh Murders’ examines the many deaths connected to powerful Southern family

As Alex Murdaugh stands trial for the fatal shootings of his wife and son, compelling Netflix doc looks at the case and the earlier suspicious deaths of his nanny and his son’s friend.

Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 17, 2023

‘Ruthless’ doc gives credit to Monopoly’s true inventors

Fascinating film on PBS shows the classic game’s so-called creator Charles Darrow borrowed ideas from several other makers.

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Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 17, 2023

‘The Company You Keep’: Milo Ventimiglia lightens up on a slick, breezy con-artist series

On ABC’s fast-paced show, ‘This Is Us’ star switches to action as a working-class crook from a family of grifters.

Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 16, 2023

‘Hello Tomorrow!’: On show about selling lunar homes, gorgeous look is eclipsed by meandering story

Billy Crudup leads stellar cast in a dark Apple TV+ comedy set in a future world with a retro 1950s vibe.

Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 15, 2023

‘Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania’ moves the Marvel narrative forward with dazzling effects, intimate story

Funnier than most MCU offerings, popcorn movie relies on the appeal of likable Paul Rudd, magnificent new villain Jonathan Majors and their wonderful co-stars.

Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 14, 2023

‘Full Swing’ a binge-worthy PGA Tour reality show even a casual fan can love

Pros reveal their personalities to the Netflix cameras as they play, train, joke around and consider the temptation of LIV Golf.

Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 14, 2023

‘African Queens: Njinga’: Captivating Netflix series traces a crafty, deadly rise to power

17th century warrior queen takes command in four-part documentary with a bit of historical context and a lot of exciting drama.

Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 13, 2023

‘Marlowe’: Liam Neeson suitably world-weary as the tough private eye

Following in the gumshoe footsteps of Bogart, Mitchum and other greats, Irish actor leads outstanding cast in convoluted but enjoyable film noir.

Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 10, 2023

In HBO special, Marc Maron gets laughs from the most somber of subjects

Comedian touches on abortion, dementia and death in contemplative new show ‘From Bleak to Dark.’

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