The Latest Articles by Richard Roeper

If you’re gonna do a Wham! documentary, do it right — like Netflix did

Breezy film treats George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley’s 1980s hits with respect.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 4, 2023

Chicago’s best movie car chases: Before NASCAR, Batman and Blues Brothers raced on (and above) city streets

Can this weekend’s race deliver the thrill of a Cutlass Classic falling from Marina Towers, or a Porsche fleeing Guido the Killer Pimp?

Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 30, 2023

Brian Cox plays low-key notes as regretful father in ‘Prisoner’s Daughter’

In sharply drawn drama, ‘Succession’ star plays a former prisoner and alcoholic desperate to reconnect with his child (Kate Beckinsale).

Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 29, 2023

Jennifer Lawrence saves the day in flawed but still charming ‘No Hard Feelings’

The R-rated, hit-and-miss romp has just enough wit and heart to carry the day over the utterly predictable plot and the occasional bit of physical comedy that misses the mark.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 21, 2023

‘Asteroid City’: Wes Anderson’s icy, affected style infects a parade of A-listers

Tom Hanks, Scarlett Johansson, Steve Carell and other big stars adapt deadpan tones in a movie that keeps its distance.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 20, 2023

Marvel’s ‘Secret Invasion’ has some substance behind its alien invasion story

Between the action scenes, standout Disney+ series examines friendships, loyalty and betrayal.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 20, 2023

‘The Bear’ again dishes up compelling characters, moving moments in Season 2

Brilliant series on Hulu makes terrific use of Chicago as Carmy and crew continue their restaurant reboot.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 19, 2023

‘Surrounded’: Letitia Wright makes an impact as a freedwoman finally seen

Black Civil War vet faces off with a thief in stark and unforgiving Western.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 19, 2023

‘Maggie Moore(s)’: The land’s dry, the laughs are dark in Jon Hamm’s intriguing crime comedy

Desert noir’s crackling cast, including Tina Fey and Nick Mohammed, handles the clever dialogue with aplomb.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 15, 2023

Hemsworth works hard to bring you rousing ‘Extraction 2’ action

Netflix sequel brings back charming mercenary Tyler Rake, on a rescue mission of unrelenting thrills.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 15, 2023