Han Solo is the least-interesting character in this ‘Star Wars story’
It's probably not a good sign when Chewbacca is the best thing in a movie purportedly about Han Solo but he is.8 years ago
Deadpool 2 sticks to parasitic roots
Deadpool 2 is every bit as good as the original and gives KIRO Radio's Tom Tangney hope the trilogy finale will make Deadpool three for three.8 years ago
Tom Tangney’s top 10 best bets for SIFF 2018
KIRO Radio movie critic Tom Tangney has once again sifted through the films for SIFF 2018 and picked what looks to be the best offerings at Seattle's annual film festival.8 years ago
‘Tully’ a sympathetic portrait of young motherhood
"Tully" remains a smart and sympathetic portrait of the strains and stresses of young motherhood, despite a dramatic and unexpected turn late in the film.8 years ago
It’s a marvel ‘Avengers: Infinity War’ never spins out of control
With so many moving parts going in so many different directions, it's a wonder (or should I say marvel) that "Avengers: Infinity War" never spins out of control.8 years ago
Schumer’s ‘I Feel Pretty’ a lightning rod for controversy
Amy Schumer's "I Feel Pretty" is treading some tricky ground and even she admits it's not a perfectly calibrated movie.8 years ago
Does ‘Finding Your Feet’ succeed as a rom-com for seniors?
It’s a romantic comedy for seniors hailing from the United Kingdom. But can “Finding Your Feet” find its way beyond the formulaic rom-com genre?9 years ago
‘A Quiet Place’ is a stylish, clever, and intense horror film
"A Quiet Place" is first and foremost a scary movie. But it is a stylish, intense horror film that lives up to its very intriguing premise.9 years ago
Anderson’s ‘Isle of Dogs’ isn’t your typical, sappy dog movie
Despite Wes Anderson's distancing techniques, "Isle of Dogs" still manages to ring true to human nature, to the nature of dogs, and to the much treasured connection between the two.9 years ago
‘Pacific Rim: Uprising’ turns out to be a watered-down version of the original
There are plenty of thrills in "Pacific Rim: Uprising." Too bad this sequel just feels like a watered-down version of the original.9 years ago
‘The Death of Stalin’ shows the banality of evil with a laugh
Scottish writer/director Armando Iannucci of "Veep" fame uses his talent for witty political satire in "The Death of Stalin."9 years ago
‘Wrinkle in Time’ is just right for a middle schooler
KIRO Radio's Tom Tangney reviews 'Wrinkle in Time,' about a middle-school girl who must make peace with herself and her absent father.9 years ago
‘Red Sparrow’ is like a cheap airport novel with a stellar cast
He doesn't read "airport novels,," but watching "Red Sparrow" gave Tom Tangney a sense of what he always imagined it would feel like to do so.9 years ago
‘Annihilation’ is mysterious and new
Sci-fi thriller "Annihilation" may give us a lot to think about but answers are not on its agenda, Tom Tangney writes.9 years ago
Marvel may have found a bright new future with ‘Black Panther’
It remains to be seen how well it will do at the box office, but at least on artistic grounds, 'Black Panther' meets its responsibilities with aplomb9 years ago
Thriller cliches in ‘Fifty Shades Freed’ distract from S&M roots
There is plenty of dramatic material to be had in exploring the psychology of an S&M relationship in "Fifty Shades Freed."9 years ago
‘Film Stars Don’t Die In Liverpool’ rings true, if not deeply
"Film Stars Don't Die in Liverpool," starring Annette Bening and Jamie Bell, depicts the love affair of actress Gloria Grahame and actor Peter Turner.9 years ago
Handicapping the 2018 Oscar nominations
The 2018 Oscar nominations are out. Will Guillermo Del Toro win his first Best Director award? Will Saoirse Ronan grab win Best Actress for "Ladybird"?9 years ago
‘Den of Thieves’ isn’t a terrible way to spend a dreary January day
The new movie "Den of Thieves" is as generic as its title. But then that's OK, I suppose, Tom Tangney writes.9 years ago
Tom Tangney’s Top Ten Movies of 2017
KIRO Radio's Tom Tangney recaps the best films of 2017.9 years ago
‘Call Me By Your Name’ is a touching, tender story
Tom Tangney reviews "Call Me By Your Name," "Downsizing," "Darkest Hour."9 years ago
‘The Last Jedi’ is the best Star Wars since the empire struck back
The latest episode of Star Wars -- The Last Jedi -- is the best addition to the iconic series since "The Empire Strikes Back."9 years ago
Woody Allen’s ‘Wonder Wheel’ feels like it belongs on stage
"Wonder Wheel" is director Woody Allen's particular riff on some of other quite serious dramas of a bygone era of stage plays.9 years ago
