Zone of Interest looks at the callousness of evil, Micheal Keaton shines in Knox Goes Away and Neon Highway a solid effort
By Chuck Koplinski
Farrelly brothers return with Ricky Stanicky, Millie Bobby Brown shines with Damsel and Cabrini a sincere biopic
Dune: Part Two an ambitious undertaking, but Spaceman plods along
Two sci-fi films with very different approaches
Ordinary Angels inspires, Drive-Away Dolls is lackluster, Bleeding Love an emotional father-daughter story
Madame Web a mess of a movie, Frankenstein is lifeless
Out of Darkness is surprising, while Upgraded and Argylle are too predictable
American Fiction a timely, vital film; Underdoggs fails to score
The Kitchen plods along, Beekeeper falls flat
I.S.S. a suspenseful look at international politics, Mean Girls remake fall flat
Ferrari is a character study of the founder, Good Grief a tiresome slog, Society of the Snow deals with survival and morality
Best films and scenes of 2023
Emma Stone is brilliant in Poor Things, Boys in the Boat a feel-good film, Aquaman is lighthearted
Iron Claw showcases family tragedy, Family Plan a fun action movie, Maestro examines Leonard Bernstein’s life
Willy Wonka charms, Chicken Run a tired rehash, Leave the World Behind a tense thriller
New Godzilla examines post-war trauma, Dream Scenario a daring social commentary
Disney gets Wish right, May December is muddled, Napoleon a cinematic spectacle
Hunger Games prequel, Saltburn a would-be social commentary, Leo loses its way
Holdovers is poignant, The Killer too familiar, Birth/Rebirth a modern Frankenstein
The Marvels is dull, Quiz Lady a waste of time, but Nyad proves inspirational
Fingernails dissects love, Pain Hustlers push profits, Story Ave genuine, sincere
Springfield Philatelic Society
@ Peace Lutheran Church
Third Monday of every month, 7 p.m.
The Carole King musical is beautiful. And fun.
By Phil Funkenbusch
Murder mystery a witty, nostalgic romp through 2003
By Daron Walker
Portraits of Peace
By Mary Young