Rating: 2 out of 4 stars

Running Time: 166 minutes

This feature is currently available to stream on Netflix.

Being a celebrity can be tough.

And according to the new film “Blonde,” no one had a more difficult life as a star than Marilyn Monroe. However, it’s very important that viewers understand that this new feature isn’t an official biopic.

Instead, it is based on a 2000 Joyce Carol Cates novel that presents a fictional account of the secretive figure’s life inspired by some of what we know about her (otherwise, there might be lawsuits pending over the portrayal of several famous individuals). The movie is a well-intentioned attempt to display how women were taken...

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Running Time: 103 minutes

This original movie will premiere Sept. 30 exclusively on Disney+.

It was 29 years ago that the original Disney chiller “Hocus Pocus” arrived at theaters. Frankly, it didn’t make a big impression initially, underperforming at the box office and drawing the ire of many critics. However, the movie eventually found a devoted following through VHS rentals and numerous television airings.

And it’s easy to see why the film did become popular. The original is a fast-paced, fun and stylish effort that benefits greatly from the comedic chops of its central antagonists. “Hocus Pocus 2” continues the story of a trio of...

Welcome to another look at the latest Blu-rays and DVDs arriving on store shelves. There is plenty to choose from in this edition, including a major release featuring a popular Marvel superhero. So, if you can’t make it out to the movies this week or need to stay indoors, be sure to give one of these titles a try!

 



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BULLET PROOF: This crime thriller follows a thief who decides to steal millions in cash from the hideout of a violent and cruel mob boss. He also decides to steal a car on his way out. After hurrying away, the figure discovers that the pregnant wife of the hood is hiding in the vehicle (and presumably hoping to escape from her spouse)...

Olivia Wilde’s sophomore effort lacks a palpable feeling of tension

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This feature from Warner Bros. will be opening exclusively in theaters on Sept. 23.

After impressing with the comedy “Booksmart,” director Olivia Wilde has returned with a new movie in a different genre. The thriller “Don’t Worry Darling” attempts to chill audiences with a tale of a suburban wife who doesn’t trust the picture-perfect world around her. It is certainly ambitious and attempts to pull the rug out from viewers. However, the movie telegraphs its twists and lacks a crucial element needed for an effective suspense picture… a palpable...