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."
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‘Physical’: ’80s aerobics buff dislikes herself for the wrong reasons
On Apple TV+ series, Rose Byrne plays a candidate’s wife who isn’t ugly like she thinks — but she is narcissistic and nasty and unpleasant to watch.
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‘Fatherhood’: Kevin Hart keeps it real (but funny) as a daunted single dad
In Netflix movie, the comedian is supported by a sparkling young actress playing his daughter, along with several reliable character actors.
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‘The Sparks Brothers’: All about the art-pop duo that’s enigmatic, influential and sort of famous
Director Edgar Wright’s documentary thoroughly recounts the siblings’ 50-year career with help from admiring musicians and famous fans.
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‘Penguin Town’: Adorable birds go where the humans are in a frothy Netflix docuseries
Patton Oswalt adds humorous narration to mostly upbeat footage of feathered couples and singles making their annual visit to a South African community.
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‘Luca’: Pixar’s underwater fantasy shimmers with gorgeous visuals, sweet story
Young sea monsters venture onto shore in the funny, heartwarming coming-of-age fantasy.
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‘Kevin Can F- - - Himself’: A despairing sitcom wife steps off camera, where life isn’t so funny
AMC series toggles between intriguing, ‘Breaking Bad’-style drama and (too much) deliberately stupid comedy.
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‘The Misfits’: Pierce Brosnan leads a preposterous heist but looks good doing it
The humor falls flat, the action bores and the big break-in makes little sense.
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‘The Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard’ way off target
Samuel L. Jackson, Salma Hayek and Ryan Reynolds try hard, but all their violent shootouts and chases grow tedious.
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‘Blindspotting’ an insightful Starz series worth a look, and a listen
The movie spinoff is enhanced by musical numbers, dancers and monologues by Jasmine Cephas Jones, powerfully reprising her role as a resourceful Oakland mom.
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‘Infinite’: In Mark Wahlberg’s reincarnation thriller, a lot of action you’ve lived through before
Flashy fight scenes move along a story that’s pretty much nonsense.