“Times have changed — Time’s Up, in fact — so why try to redo, or outdo, something that still resonates a whopping 30 years after its release, something that still feels timely and relevant? Jughead can keep the coat. ‘Heathers’ lives on.”
“Here’s to hoping that Meredith Hagner will continue to make us laugh while taking her ludicrous characters seriously for many more years, just like Marilyn Monroe did before her.”
“‘The Legacy of a Whitetail Deer Hunter’ lacks ‘true grit.’ It’s designed to feel relatable, yet Brolin’s impassioned performance can only do so much to override the stock dialogue and the narrative’s lack of originality.”
“The sentiment that Hollywood doesn’t respect comedy persists, but Rudd is living proof that laughter is the secret to eternal youth.”
“As a showcase for two actors who more than deserve their moment to shine, ‘Set It Up’ is hugely satisfying. As a modern romantic comedy, it’s glorious.”
Weekend Vibes is a Friday column about streaming recommendations, new release hype and entertainment events.
“Like an aging fighter that steps into the ring on short notice, Robert Smigel’s ‘The Week Of’ is overweight, unfocused and hungry for a paycheck.”
“The shrieking masses are right on the money for once. Plaza’s tale of teen possession is powerfully scary.”
Weekend Vibes is a Friday column about streaming recommendations, new release hype and entertainment events.
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“Horror fans may need to adjust their expectations if they’re looking for more frights than laughs.”
“‘Mudbound’ plays the game and begins with a white man, but, throughout the course of an epic tale, it arrives at a moving destination.”
“The brooding ominousness Van Maele plays with throughout seems to run through many of this year’s European offerings.”
“With ‘Meadowland,’ Reed Morano doesn’t shy away from pain, and neither should Netflix viewers.”
“It’s ‘The Leftovers’ minus the chainsmokers, angry locals and cryptic dialogue.”
“There’s no blaze of glory, but rather a collective maturation. Patience is their virtue.”
“The failure of language permeates ‘Twin Peaks,’
an abundance of verbiage disintegrating under the looming and ageless presence in the woods.”
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