The Latest Articles by Richard Roeper

‘Wonka’: Who can measure up to Gene Wilder? This candy man can’t

Timothée Chalamet underwhelms in a scattershot origin story that mixes too many ingredients into its chocolate-covered plot.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 12, 2023

‘Immediate Family’: 5 top studio musicians detail the making of ’60s, ’70s hits

Documentary shines spotlight on instrumental talents who added to classic tracks by James Taylor, Carole King, Joni Mitchell and other greats.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 11, 2023

Golden Globes want to be respectable again, and today’s nominations will help

It’s a strong list of contenders despite a few odd choices about ‘The Bear,’ ‘Jury Duty’ and ‘May December.’

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 11, 2023

Review: ‘Star Wars Holiday Special’ gets some love in ‘A Disturbance in the Force’ documentary

There’s no defending the half-witted, scruffy-looking TV show that aired only once, but new movie gives the bomb some affection while putting it in context.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 4, 2023

Set in Chicago and smartly written, ‘The Sting’ endures 50 years after its blockbuster release

Paul Newman, Robert Redford reunited with their ‘Butch Cassidy’ director to play swindlers with different takes on their racket.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 1, 2023

‘Candy Cane Lane’ takes Eddie Murphy to some strange and unfunny places

Tone-deaf Christmas comedy gives us incomplete storytelling, gimmicky special effects and a partridge in a pear tree.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 30, 2023

‘Thriller 40’ celebrates game-changing album that made Michael Jackson the King of Pop

Upbeat documentary draws from archives and interviews to profile ambitious artist determined to show how funky and strong was his skill.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 30, 2023

‘Silent Night’: Joel Kinnaman is no talk, all action in brutal, dialogue-free thriller

Chatter’s hardly needed when director John Woo is crafting his trademark stylish, over-the-top violence.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 30, 2023

‘Maestro’: Bradley Cooper orchestrates an elegant portrayal of the brilliant but selfish Leonard Bernstein

Directing and doing the best acting of his career, he also showcases Carey Mulligan, passionate as the conductor’s long-suffering wife, Felicia.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 29, 2023

‘Bookie’: Sports betting savvy gives Maniscalco’s funny series its edge

Comedian plays an old-school bookmaker on fast-paced Max show.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 29, 2023