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Mark Meszoros
Mark Meszoros reviews movies, writes features and is a features/entertainment editor in Ohio for the News-Herald and the Morning Journal.
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‘Ordinary Angels’ hits right emotional notes
You need not have faith in the extraordinary to enjoy “Ordinary Angels,” but be prepared to walk away with a stronger belief in the power of the human spirit.
‘Suncoast’ an affecting coming-of-age tale
Although it occasionally makes the ever-so-slight stumble, "Suncoast" steadily builds to a climax likely to give the viewer a serious case of the feels.
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‘Suncoast’ review: First-time filmmaker’s coming-of-age tale is affecting
Laura Linney and Woody Harrelson help elevate drama debuting on Hulu.
‘Orion and the Dark’ review: Animated TV movie offers illumination for kids
Despite being adapted by Charlie Kaufman, uneven animated adventure has only so much for grown-ups.
‘Masters of the Air’ spotlights U.S. bomber pilots in WWII
Although much of its draw is its human drama, “Masters of the Air” doesn’t shortchange you when it comes to aerial sequences.
24 movies for 2024: New ‘Dune’ ‘Deadpool,’ ‘Ghostbusters’ and more
And can you believe we’re getting a new ‘Beetlejuice’?!?
‘The Kitchen’ intriguing, uneven sci-fi stew
While “The Kitchen” simmers for too long more than once, it is effective when it boils. That certainly goes for its final, tension-filled stretch.
‘The Kitchen’ review: Intriguing, unbalanced debut from Kaluuya as a filmmaker
Science-fiction drama exploring inequality is inventive but spends too much time on its key component.
‘Mean Girls’ review: Musical adaptation retains irreverent fun of 2004 flick
The songs are only so-so, but stars Rice and Rapp impress as Cady and Regina, respectively.
‘Night Swim’ treads water, sinks
While “Night Swim” stays afloat for a while, it drowns in its third act.