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Stephen A. Russell ABC News Radio Jan 7, 2026 Really, really, funny, Zoe Deutch's eye-rolls alone are really worth it ... and it looks beautiful ... will appeal to anyone who enjoys film history Go to Full Review Nouvelle Vague (2025) 92% - -

Stephen A. Russell ABC News Radio Jan 1, 2026 Jackman and Hudson are a charismatic pairing, but the documentary had a lot more bite. Go to Full Review Song Sung Blue (2025) 77% - -

Stephen A. Russell ABC News Radio Jan 1, 2026 A really lovely community story, a little bit cheesy and comfortable, even if the boys in the choir are a bit forgettable. Go to Full Review The Choral (2025) 66% - -

Stephen A. Russell ABC News Radio Dec 26, 2025 If you love a film about a fractious family trying to find their way back together, this will really hit you in the feels. Go to Full Review Sentimental Value (2025) 95% - -

Stephen A. Russell ABC News Radio Dec 26, 2025 Fascinating... It's great to see Frank Dillane and Harris Dickinson bounce off one another in this film. Go to Full Review Urchin (2025) 96% - -

Stephen A. Russell ABC News Radio Dec 29, 2024 Luminous Go to Full Review All We Imagine as Light (2024) 100% - -

Stephen A. Russell ABC News Radio Dec 29, 2024 Lovely Go to Full Review A Real Pain (2024) 96% - -

David Blaustein ABC News Radio Feb 10, 2017 4/5 The LEGO Batman Movie is pure joy, gut-busting and delightful. Go to Full Review The LEGO Batman Movie (2017) 89% 80%

David Blaustein ABC News Radio Feb 10, 2017 1/5 Oh, why am I even bothering? After watching those first 10 minutes, here's what watching the rest of Fifty Shades Darker is like: watching paint dry. Go to Full Review Fifty Shades Darker (2017) 11% 47%

David Blaustein ABC News Radio Feb 3, 2017 2/5 The only reason I stayed to watch A Dog's Purpose is because it's my job and, from past experience, I know a movie can get better. A Dog's Purpose does get better -- but never to a point where it could be considered a good movie. Go to Full Review A Dog's Purpose (2017) 35% 73%

David Blaustein ABC News Radio Feb 3, 2017 3/5 Thematically, The Space Between Us may speak to teens who feel disenfranchised and misunderstood. Ultimately, though, it's a case study of a great concept diminished by a half-hearted effort. Go to Full Review The Space Between Us (2017) 17% 55%

David Blaustein ABC News Radio Jan 13, 2017 4/5 Patriots Day is a profound and moving film about a city, ripped apart by hate, that quickly comes together to heal through love, heroism and patriotism. Go to Full Review Patriots Day (2016) 80% 86%

David Blaustein ABC News Radio Jan 6, 2017 4/5 A Monster Calls is cathartic and thrilling to witness all at the same time. Go to Full Review A Monster Calls (2016) 86% 81%

David Blaustein ABC News Radio Dec 30, 2016 3/5 Pratt, Lawrence and the superficial aspects of the story, along with the gorgeous aesthetic, are compelling enough to make Passengers at the very least interesting, and not a waste of your time. Go to Full Review Passengers (2016) 30% 61%

David Blaustein ABC News Radio Dec 22, 2016 2/5 Sing lacks the emotional impact or storytelling power of the two other animated offerings out now, Moana and Trolls. But as intended, kids will like the singing animals and the music. Go to Full Review Sing (2016) 71% 73%

David Blaustein ABC News Radio Dec 22, 2016 1.5/5 Assassin's Creed is easily the worst movie Fassbender and Cotillard have ever participated in. Go to Full Review Assassin's Creed (2016) 18% 42%

David Blaustein ABC News Radio Dec 16, 2016 3/5 Collateral Beauty isn't exactly a good movie. As noted, it's overly manipulative, and it also has several glaring continuity problems. At the same time, this tragic tale truly does offer catharsis and hope. Go to Full Review Collateral Beauty (2016) 14% 64%

David Blaustein ABC News Radio Dec 9, 2016 2/5 Office Christmas Party is the equivalent of a major league baseball team that has an all-star at every position -- but finishes in last place. Go to Full Review Office Christmas Party (2016) 41% 41%

David Blaustein ABC News Radio Dec 2, 2016 4/5 It's a stunning historical snapshot and nifty piece of filmmaking. Go to Full Review Jackie (2016) 87% 60%

David Blaustein ABC News Radio Nov 29, 2016 4.5/5 Allied is a throwback, not only because it harkens back to some of the great espionage thrillers of decades past, but because with Pitt and Cotillard, you feel like you're watching true movie stars, the kind you'd see on [a] black-and-white newsreel. Go to Full Review Allied (2016) 60% 64%