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Movie Reviews

Spokane critics Dan Webster and Nathan Weinbender give short movie reviews for nationally released films as well as those appearing at local film festivals.

Latest Episodes
  • "Nine Days" is a cryptic exploration of what a struggle it is to become fully human, Dan Webster says in his review.
  • Documentaries about conspiracy theories are a dime a dozen, but a new non-fiction film called "Enemies of the State" takes a fresh look at a conspiracy…
  • Nicolas Cage shows up in a lot of movies, many of them bad, and he's usually way over-the-top. But his latest, the offbeat drama "Pig," has him practicing…
  • After a year without live music, a concert film like "Summer of Soul" seems even more life affirming. Nathan Weinbender reviews the new documentary,…
  • "The Woman Who Ran" is a deceptive exploration of life's deeper meaning, Dan Webster says in his review.
  • It's a distinctly 21st century story -- a viral thread of tweets has now been adapted into a feature film. "Zola" is a strange hybrid of horror and humor,…
  • "No Sudden Move" continues versatile Steven Soderbergh's exploration of the neo-noir, Dan Webster says in his review.
  • One sign that we're getting back to normal is there's a new "Fast and Furious" movie in theaters, with Vin Diesel, Michelle Rodriguez and company back on…
  • From B-movie energy to James Bond-ish fantasy, "F9" represents what ever-evolving Hollywood has become, Dan Webster says in his review.
  • Before there was "Hamilton," Lin-Manuel Miranda made himself a star with the musical "In the Heights." It has now been translated into a film, now playing…