Natalia Winkelman
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‘Book of Love’ Review: Lust (Eventually) in Translation
Unbeknown to the author of an uninspired romance novel, the book takes a sharp turn into erotic territory in its Spanish-language release.
‘The Ice Age Adventures of Buck Wild’ Review: A Franchise Thaws
The latest installment in this animated film series replaces nearly all of its celebrity voice performers with close proxies.
‘The King’s Daughter’ Review: Sinking or Swimming at Versailles
Pierce Brosnan stars as a version of King Louis XIV who seeks to sacrifice a mermaid for immortality in this puerile storybook fantasy that was...
‘Brazen’ Review: Not So Novel
A prolific crime novelist teams up with a hunky homicide detective to track down a killer in this painfully formulaic Netflix murder mystery.
This Monster's Not Eager, but His Coach Is Ready to Rumble
Steve is being pressed into service as a wrestler in training, but if he had a choice he’d prefer a rumba to a rumble.
‘Back to the Outback’ Review: Pest in Show
A group of reptile house critters escape from an Australian zoo in this endearing animated adventure.
‘Wolf’ Review: Animal Behavior
This psychological thriller unfolds in a brutal clinic for young people who feel they are animals trapped in human bodies.
‘A Boy Called Christmas’ Review: Kindling the Holiday Spirit
Enchanting imagery elevates this Netflix holiday adventure about a boy who journeys to a magic elfin city.
‘Aulcie’ Review: Love and Basketball, in Israel
This melodramatic documentary chronicles how Aulcie Perry, a basketball center from New Jersey, became a celebrity in Israel after he joined the Maccabi Tel Aviv...
‘Clifford the Big Red Dog’ Review: Fetch Me if You Can
The beloved cartoon dog gets the live-action treatment in this generic canine caper.