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Tom Tangney

Mummy...
Tom Tangney

We’d be better off if this ‘Mummy’ had stayed buried

Tom Tangney says Universal's 'Mummy' is uninspired and ill-conceived with tonal problems that stem directly from an unfocused script.
7 years ago
Wonder Woman movie review...
Tom Tangney

‘Wonder Woman’ whips DC Comics franchise into shape

Sometimes it takes a woman to do a man’s job, or rather a superhero’s job. That definitely seems to be the case for DC Comics, which critically struck out with its recent re-boots “Man of Steel,” “Batman v. Superman,” and “Suicide Squad.” “Wonder Woman” is more fun and entertaining than all three of those movies […]
7 years ago
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Tom Tangney

Latest ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ is boatloads of the same

The latest Pirates of the Caribbean film proves the series is a lot like the ride of the same name -- it just takes the same route and doesn't go anywhere.
7 years ago
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Tom Tangney

Sixth ‘Alien’ returns to its roots

The "Alien" franchise has been going for almost 40 years. But the fans' pushback on the fifth film was so strong that Ridley Scott adjusted his approach.
7 years ago
SIFF, SIFF 2017...
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Tom Tangney’s top 10 picks for SIFF 2017

Movie critic Tom Tangney will attend the upcoming Seattle International Film Festival. You can bet Tom will check out one of these SIFF 2017 films.
7 years ago
King Arthur...
Tom Tangney

Don’t expect ‘King Arthur’ to be crowned a legend

Hollywood has offered up many versions of the King Arthur story - from "Camelot" to "Monty Python and the Holy Grail."
7 years ago
Guardians of the Galaxy...
Tom Tangney

‘Guardians of the Galaxy 2’ has good intentions

"Guardians of the Galaxy, Vol. 2" is facing sky-high expectations. No longer bringing up the rear, it's kicking off this summer's stream of blockbusters.
7 years ago
Here Lies Love...
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‘Here Lies Love’ may not be profound, but it’s a lot of fun

After extended sold-out runs in New York City the last couple of years, "Here Lies Love" is extending its dance floor to Seattle.
7 years ago
Lost city of Z...
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‘The Lost City of Z’ doesn’t have the nerve to follow its hero’s convictions

"The Lost City of Z" recounts the true story of an early British explorer who was convinced an ancient civilization flourished in the Amazonian jungles.
7 years ago
fate and the furious...
Tom Tangney

‘Fate of the Furious’ is stupid, but stupid fun

"The Fate of the Furious" is bonkers. Absolute bonkers. But that's okay, because it knows it's bonkers and revels in it.
7 years ago
queen of the desert...
Tom Tangney

‘Queen of the Desert’ is gorgeous, but surprisingly stodgy

"Queen of the Desert" keeps a respectful and admiring distance. A little too deferential, for my tastes, but fitting, I suppose, for a Queen.
7 years ago
The Zookeeper's Wife...
Tom Tangney

The true story behind ‘The Zookeeper’s Wife’ deserves more than this so-so film

"The Zookeeper's Wife" recounts the harrowing tale of how Antonina and Jan Zabinski worked to undermine the Nazis, right under their noses.
7 years ago
T2 Trainspotting...
Tom Tangney

‘T2 Trainspotting’ turns out to be a very specifically timed sequel

The team behind "Trainspotting" had to decide whether it served any purpose to make a sequel to the hit 90's classic.
7 years ago
Beauty and the Beast...
Tom Tangney

New live-action ‘Beauty and the Beast’ is a worthy remake

It can't possibly match the Disney animated classic, but this new live-action version of "Beauty and the Beast" is still a worthy remake.
7 years ago
Skull Island...
Tom Tangney

Even with its stellar cast, ‘Kong: Skull Island’ is just a monster movie

The very best you can say about "Kong: Skull Island" is that it delivers on its promises.
7 years ago
Logan...
Tom Tangney

Grim and violent, ‘Logan’ takes itself far too seriously

"Logan" should be an interesting and thoughtful take on the decline of a superhero, but becomes a grim and violent film that takes itself far too seriously.
7 years ago
Tom Tangney

Tom Tangney’s 2017 Oscar predictions

KIRO Radio's movie critic Tom Tangney predicts the winners of this year's Oscars. Follow along during the Academy Awards 2017.
7 years ago
The Red Turtle...
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‘The Red Turtle’ is a rare achievement in films these days

"The Red Turtle" is an exceedingly quiet movie that makes other films seem unnecessarily noisy and chatty, Tom Tangney writes.
7 years ago
LEGO Batman movie...
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Watching clips of ‘The LEGO Batman Movie’ could be enough

Unlike its predecessor, "The LEGO Movie," "The LEGO Batman Movie" is about half as funny as it should be, KIRO Radio's Tom Tangney says.
7 years ago
I am not your negro film review...
Tom Tangney

Issues raised in ‘I Am Not Your Negro’ are, unfortunately, still relevant today

"I Am Not Your Negro" is a provocative film that has more to say about race relations in this country than any list of minority Oscar nominees can.
7 years ago
gold...
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‘Gold’ could at least be closer to the truth

The new Matthew McConaughey movie "Gold" has an incredible story to tell. And that may be exactly the problem, according to Tom Tangney/
7 years ago
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’20th Century Women’ refreshingly relevant

This movie is a smart, funny, and incisive look at the way we were at a particular time in American history that seems both distant from and relevant to the present 21st century day.
7 years ago
Paterson...
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‘Paterson’ is a poetic film, about a poet, and a bus driver

"Paterson" is about a man named Paterson in the town of Paterson. He's a poet. The film alludes to a real-life poet. In the end, we get cinematic poetry.
7 years ago
Tom Tangney

Best films of 2016 that many are overlooking

Many of these 2016 films didn't get end-of-the year attention of many critics. But they should have, according to KIRO Radio's Tom Tangney.
7 years ago