Richard Roeper
Entertainment columnist
Richard Roeper, a Sun-Times contributor since 1987 and a Chicago native, is the author of seven books and the former co-host of “Ebert & Roeper and the Movies.” He is the film critic for ABC-7’s “Windy City Live.”
While moving at times, Apple TV+ series never backs up the conspiracy theories it hints at.
There’s no defending the half-witted, scruffy-looking TV show that aired only once, but new movie gives the bomb some affection while putting it in context.
Paul Newman, Robert Redford reunited with their ‘Butch Cassidy’ director to play swindlers with different takes on their racket.
Tone-deaf Christmas comedy gives us incomplete storytelling, gimmicky special effects and a partridge in a pear tree.
Upbeat documentary draws from archives and interviews to profile ambitious artist determined to show how funky and strong was his skill.
Chatter’s hardly needed when director John Woo is crafting his trademark stylish, over-the-top violence.
Directing and doing the best acting of his career, he also showcases Carey Mulligan, passionate as the conductor’s long-suffering wife, Felicia.
Comedian plays an old-school bookmaker on fast-paced Max show.
Julia Roberts a standout in impressively unnerving film with things to say about race, tech and conspiracy theories.