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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.

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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?

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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).

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‘Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny’: Plot creaks in the series’ last and worst chapter

Harrison Ford’s prof goes out with a sadly contrived adventure.

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In ‘Run Rabbit Run,’ the horror tropes breed like bunnies

‘Succession’s’ Sarah Snook stars in a great-looking Netflix film that never truly establishes its own identity or purpose.

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Meandering ‘Hijack’ feels like seven hours in the middle seat

Not even the mighty presence of Idris Elba can get the convoluted airline thriller off the ground.

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‘Rock Hudson: All That Heaven Allowed’: How gay actor moved between the spotlight and the shadows

Movie and TV star kept his private life private for decades, as respectful HBO documentary recounts.

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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.

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‘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.

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

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

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‘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.

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‘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.

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‘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.

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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.

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‘The Blackening’ hilariously slays the cliches and stereotypes of horror

Villain puts friends’ racial status to the test in satirical take on those frightful nights in the woods.

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Love fuels the talking flame in Disney’s beautiful, engaging ‘Elemental’

Animated story of earth, wind, fire and water isn’t top-tier Pixar, but its screen-popping visuals carry the day.

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‘The Full Monty’ update mostly strips away the fun

Gloomy Hulu series revisits the working-class characters from 1997 movie, many of whom are struggling and suffering.

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‘The Flash’: Speedy superhero zooms to the past in well-acted but overlong adventure

DC movie boasts some moments of brilliance and a remarkable performance by Ezra Miller.

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Wild about ‘Wild Things’: After 25 years, the kooky mystery still excites and surprises

Director John McNaughton will take part in an anniversary screening Monday at the Music Box Theatre.

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‘The Crowded Room’: Tom Holland series white-washes a true, more interesting case

The false leads and acts of misdirection grow tiresome on Apple TV+ show.

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Humdrum ‘Flamin’ Hot’ puffs up a dubious Cheetos success story

Whether or not the legend of a janitor inventing the spicy snack is true (and it probably isn’t), the film treatment definitely doesn’t satisfy.

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‘Transformers: Rise of the Beasts’ programmed to follow the loud, clunky formula

Haven’t we seen enough CGI machines waging war?

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‘Based on a True Story’: Fakeouts spoil comic thriller that could have been something fresh

Kaley Cuoco and Chris Messina play rookie podcasters in Peacock series that pranks viewers with scenes that aren’t real.

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‘Arnold’ doc tells Schwarzenegger’s amazing story in three acts

Netflix series profiles the confident immigrant who never doubted he could succeed, and did so in sports, entertainment and politics.

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So much cringe in ‘The Idol,’ from the dumb dialogue to The Weeknd’s bad acting

Flat HBO series tries to comment on showbiz exploitation but mostly just wallows in it.

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