Review Movie Reviews Movie Review: Paramount Remakes The MGM Classic 'Ben-Hur' August 19, 2016 In 1959, Charlton Heston starred in Oscar-winning movie Ben-Hur. The question is: Why take another turn at making a film that defined epic when it was released, and was itself a remake? Movie Review: Paramount Remakes The MGM Classic 'Ben-Hur' Listen · 3:43 3:43 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/490591327/490591328" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Review Movie Reviews Movie Review: 'Jason Bourne,' A Thriller For Our Times July 29, 2016 In Jason Bourne, the latest in the secret agent series starring Matt Damon, director Paul Greengrass presents a thriller relevant to today's world, says Kenneth Turan of the Los Angeles Times. Movie Review: 'Jason Bourne,' A Thriller For Our Times Listen · 3:40 3:40 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/487884882/487884883" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Review Movie Reviews Movie Review: 'Our Little Sister' July 8, 2016 Japanese dramas don't get the publicity of that country's animated films but our reviewer says there is a new drama that deserves our attention. He says Our Little Sister must be seen to be believed. Movie Review: 'Our Little Sister' Listen · 2:28 2:28 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/485204954/485204955" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Review Movie Reviews Movie Review: 'Finding Dory' Is No Game-Changer June 16, 2016 Pixar's sequel to Finding Nemo opens 13 years later and it's called Finding Dory. In it, Nemo's friend Dory, voiced by Ellen DeGeneres, goes on a quest to find her parents. Movie Review: 'Finding Dory' Is No Game-Changer Listen · 2:18 2:18 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/482279736/482279739" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Review Movie Reviews Theaters Welcome Another Superhero Movie: 'Captain America: Civil War' May 5, 2016 Captain America: Civil War is the latest offering from the Marvel universe and it's a thriller with strong political themes. It already opened overseas and has brought in more than $200 million. Theaters Welcome Another Superhero Movie: 'Captain America: Civil War' Listen · 3:21 3:21 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/476844423/476844424" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Review Movies 'Midnight Special' Promises A Smart, Dark Sci-Fi Thriller March 18, 2016 Jeff Nichols has made a few other films, but his latest, Midnight Special, is him moving up to another level — reminiscent of Steven Spielberg, says our film critic. 'Midnight Special' Promises A Smart, Dark Sci-Fi Thriller Listen · 3:25 3:25 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/470925876/470925877" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Review Movie Reviews Movie Review: 'Hail, Caesar!' February 5, 2016 Joel and Ethan Coen — better known as the Coen Brothers — have brought moviegoers some of the most distinctive, quirky movies of the last three decades. They are back in theaters with: Hail, Caesar! Movie Review: 'Hail, Caesar!' Listen · 3:24 3:24 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/465672086/465672087" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Review Movie Reviews 'Joy' Sinks Into A Morass As Its Protagonist Faces Irritating Obstacles December 25, 2015 The last two films by writer-director David O. Russell, Silver Linings Playbook and American Hustle, had 18 Oscar nominations between them. So anticipation is high for his new film, Joy. 'Joy' Sinks Into A Morass As Its Protagonist Faces Irritating Obstacles Listen · 2:31 2:31 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/461005607/461005608" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Review Movie Reviews After Years Of Anticipation, 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' Opens Tonight December 17, 2015 Star Wars: The Force Awakens takes place 30 years after Return of the Jedi. The evil Empire has been replaced by the even more ruthless First Order, and the Republic continues to fight the good fight. After Years Of Anticipation, 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' Opens Tonight Listen · 2:17 2:17 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/460082517/460082518" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Review Movie Reviews 'Big Short' Is A Funny Movie About 2008's Housing Market Collapse December 11, 2015 Directed by Adam McKay, and based on Michael Lewis' book about the economic meltdown, The Big Short stars Brad Pitt. The film contains so much information and comedy, it would be fun to see it twice. 'Big Short' Is A Funny Movie About 2008's Housing Market Collapse Listen · 2:22 2:22 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/459313012/459313013" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Review Music Reviews 'Youth' Is A Meditation On Life's Wonders And Complications December 4, 2015 Paolo Sorrentino's film is set in a Swiss spa that functions as a landlocked "Ship of Fools" — allowing us to follow several characters during their stay. Youth stars Michael Caine and Harvey Keitel. 'Youth' Is A Meditation On Life's Wonders And Complications Listen · 2:21 2:21 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/458427040/458427041" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Review Movie Reviews Not Just Another Boxing Movie. 'Creed' Has Cred November 25, 2015 Creed is billed as a Rocky spinoff but it's actually something more interesting. It's a spiritual remake of the 1976 film that retells the original story in an unexpected and involving way. Not Just Another Boxing Movie. 'Creed' Has Cred Listen · 2:31 2:31 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/457341951/457341952" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Review Movie Reviews Movie Review: 'Carol' November 20, 2015 Director Todd Haynes has adopted a 1952 Patricia Highsmith novel about a divorcing woman who meets a young shop assistant. It's a love story that stars Cate Blanchett and Rooney Mara. Movie Review: 'Carol' Listen · 2:09 2:09 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/456751977/456751978" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Review Movie Reviews Movie Review: 'Spotlight' November 6, 2015 The new movie Spotlight is about the team of investigative reporters at the Boston Globe that broke the story of sexual abuse in Boston's Catholic Archdiocese. Movie Review: 'Spotlight' Listen · 2:24 2:24 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/454970640/454970641" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Review Movie Reviews 'Our Brand Is Crisis' Stalls And Stumbles October 30, 2015 The political comedy Our Brand Is Crisis stars Sandra Bullock as an American campaign strategist hired to work for a Bolivian presidential candidate. Critic Kenneth Turan has this review. 'Our Brand Is Crisis' Stalls And Stumbles Listen · 2:55 2:55 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/453072636/453072637" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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