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— William Demarest, The Lady Eve

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Betty Blue

There can be beauty in tragedy, particularly when the key ingredient is the same in both —Marty Mapes (review...)

Betty arrives like a bolt from the Blue

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Channing Tatum

  • A Few Words with the boys of 21 Jump Street

    Interview by Marty Mapes: Jonah Hill, Channing Tatum, Ice Cube, and Rob Riggle
  • The Lost City (2022)

    The Lost City Review by Matt Anderson: Sandra Bullock and Channing Tatum are safely working in their comfort zones with this material.

  • Hail, Caesar! (2016)

    The Coen Brothers Hail Caesar! Review by Matt Anderson: The Coen Brothers prove they've still got their satirical Midas touch.

    Review by Robert Denerstein: Only enjoyable in bits and pieces, in spite of a great cast

  • Jupiter Ascending (2015)

    Wachowski spectacle of Jupiter ascending Review by Matt Anderson: A hot mess

    Review by Robert Denerstein: A muddled fantasy pours on the visual stimulation

  • Foxcatcher (2014)

    Carrell and Tatum wrestle for Foxcatcher Review by Robert Denerstein: Acting helps elevate weighty tale of wrestlers and rich men

  • Side Effects (2013)

    Law contemplates the Side Effects Review by Marty Mapes: Plot twists? Or lurches between genres?

    Review by Robert Denerstein: Soderbergh's latest (and possibly last) proves involving right until the penultimate act

  • Magic Mike (2012)

    McConnaughey and Tatum watch Magic Mike Review by Robert Denerstein: Soderbergh titillates the demographic, and does little else

  • The Vow (2012)

    Tatum and McAdams take The Vow Review by Robert Denerstein: Amnesia, heartbreak and romance make for a too-familiar Valentine's Day entertainment

  • 21 Jump Street

    Review by Robert Denerstein: An unlikely (but funny) return to high school

  • Haywire

    Review by Matt Anderson: Gina Carano makes Haywire worth seeing.