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The Latest Articles by Richard Roeper

‘MH370: The Plane That Disappeared’ weighs the theories on Malaysian jet’s fate

Compelling Netflix doc lays out the evidence suggesting different possibilities, both plausible and farfetched.

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‘History of the World, Part II’: Mel Brooks picks up where his jokey 1981 movie left off

‘Part I’ ended with a fake teaser to a ‘Part II’ that Brooks never planned. But now it’s here as a wacky Hulu series, and most of the sketches are loaded with stars and laughs.

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Addictive ‘Daisy Jones & the Six’ recalls a ’70s band that’s fictional but totally fascinating

Acting is strong, songs are catchy as rockers reminisce about the days of old.

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‘Operation Fortune: Ruse de Guerre’ can’t be taken seriously, or humorously

Jason Statham, Hugh Grant and Aubrey Plaza star in an inconsequential serving of empty cinematic calories.

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Author or poser? Michael Shannon keeps us guessing in ‘A Little White Lie’

The great actor plays a man of uncertain identity in whimsical and sharply written comedy.

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‘Bear Down & Out’: Insightful documentary sums up why Chicago’s on the verge of losing its team

A timely, valuable piece of work, NBC Sports Chicago’s overview is must-see TV for hardcore Bears fans and for anyone in the Chicago area.

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‘Creed III’: Old friend has a score to settle with Adonis in engrossing boxing drama

Michael B. Jordan returns to the title role and makes his directing debut in one of the franchise’s more grounded films.

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Oscar predictions: Signs point to ‘Everything’ turning to gold

Academy Awards seem likely for the blazingly original film and at least one of its stars, while Brendan Fraser and Cate Blanchett also stand at the front of the pack.

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‘Luther: The Fallen Sun’ puts Idris Elba’s crime-solving genius in a gruesome, over-the-top spectacle

Andy Serkis makes a chilling villain, but his implausible serial-killing methods are more ‘Saw’ than ‘Se7en.’

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‘We Have a Ghost’ goes for humor over horror

The laughs are many in spooky Netflix comedy starring David Harbour as the lost soul haunting a family.

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Intoxicating ‘Cocaine Bear’ goes hilariously off the rails

Beast craves blow in darkly hilarious B-movie blood-fest worthy of a drive-in.

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On ‘The Reluctant Traveler,’ faraway places win over the wary Eugene Levy

Even the mildest challenges fluster the Apple TV+ show’s charming tour guide.

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‘Party Down’ springs back up for hilarious Season 3

After 12 years, the sitcom’s all-star cast puts on the pink bow ties again and delivers fresh fare, and this course is especially satisfying.

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‘Murdaugh Murders’ examines the many deaths connected to powerful Southern family

As Alex Murdaugh stands trial for the fatal shootings of his wife and son, compelling Netflix doc looks at the case and the earlier suspicious deaths of his nanny and his son’s friend.

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‘Ruthless’ doc gives credit to Monopoly’s true inventors

Fascinating film on PBS shows the classic game’s so-called creator Charles Darrow borrowed ideas from several other makers.

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‘The Company You Keep’: Milo Ventimiglia lightens up on a slick, breezy con-artist series

On ABC’s fast-paced show, ‘This Is Us’ star switches to action as a working-class crook from a family of grifters.

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‘Hello Tomorrow!’: On show about selling lunar homes, gorgeous look is eclipsed by meandering story

Billy Crudup leads stellar cast in a dark Apple TV+ comedy set in a future world with a retro 1950s vibe.

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‘Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania’ moves the Marvel narrative forward with dazzling effects, intimate story

Funnier than most MCU offerings, popcorn movie relies on the appeal of likable Paul Rudd, magnificent new villain Jonathan Majors and their wonderful co-stars.

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‘Full Swing’ a binge-worthy PGA Tour reality show even a casual fan can love

Pros reveal their personalities to the Netflix cameras as they play, train, joke around and consider the temptation of LIV Golf.

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‘African Queens: Njinga’: Captivating Netflix series traces a crafty, deadly rise to power

17th century warrior queen takes command in four-part documentary with a bit of historical context and a lot of exciting drama.

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‘Marlowe’: Liam Neeson suitably world-weary as the tough private eye

Following in the gumshoe footsteps of Bogart, Mitchum and other greats, Irish actor leads outstanding cast in convoluted but enjoyable film noir.

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In HBO special, Marc Maron gets laughs from the most somber of subjects

Comedian touches on abortion, dementia and death in contemplative new show ‘From Bleak to Dark.’

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‘Your Place or Mine?’ finds comfort in two likable stars going through the amorous paces

Reese Witherspoon, Ashton Kutcher show terrific chemistry in a rom-com that’s predictable every step of the way, and that’s just fine,

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‘Sharper’ stars seem to savor playing pros at doing cons

Julianne Moore, Sebastian Stan head up brilliant cast of slick thriller set in New York.

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‘Stolen Youth’: Heartbreaking Hulu doc details how Sarah Lawrence students fell under the spell of a cruel manipulator

Video clips show bright young people surrendering themselves to Larry Ray’s brainwashing techniques and psychological and physical abuse.

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