Hammerle on… “Aladdin” and “Rocketman”
A remake of a Disney classic and a biopic on a classic rock star are both crowd-pleasers, movie reviewer Robert Hammerle reports.
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Hammerle on… “Hail Satan?” and “John Wick: Chapter 3 — Parabellum”
For a devilish mockumentary, movie reviewer Robert Hammerle suggests “Hail Satan?” And as a cinematic shooting gallery but little more, “John Wick: Chapter 3 — Parabellum” hits the target.
Hammerle on… “Avengers: Endgame” and “Hesburgh”
Movie reviewer Robert Hammerle says “Avengers: Endgame” is a superhero classic for the ages, while the documentary “Hesburgh” is an enlightening portrait of a University of Notre Dame legend.
Hammerle on… “Shazam!,” “The Best of Enemies” and “Pet Sematary”
Movie reviewer Robert Hammerle says there was not much to see in the days before the latest Marvel superhero flick dominated the box office universe.
Hammerle on… “Dumbo,” “The Mustang”
Movie reviewer Robert Hammerle says the new version of “Dumbo” flies high, while “The Mustang” could ride its way into Oscar territory.
Hammerle on… “Us,” “To Kill a Mockingbird”
Movie reviewer Robert Hammerle detects a bit of a sophomore slump in director Jordan Peele’s “Us” but finds newfound admiration for a beloved Hollywood classic at a special theatrical screening.
Hammerle on… “Captain Marvel,” “Apollo 11”
Heroes from the fantasy world and the real world are celebrated and appreciated in two recent films reviewed by Robert Hammerle.
Hammerle on … “How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World,” “Capernaum”
Movie reviewer Robert Hammerle finds much to like in the third installment of the animated “Dragon” series and emotional overload in the powerful Middle East film “Capernaum.”
Hammerle on … 2018 Oscar predictions
And the Oscar goes to … Movie reviewer Robert Hammerle shares his thoughts on who he thinks will win (and who should win) Sunday’s Academy Awards.
Hammerle on… “Stan and Ollie,” “The Kid Who Would Be King”
Movie reviewer Robert Hammerle has good things to say about the charming “Stan and Ollie” and the surprising “The Kid Who Would Be King.”
Hammerle On … “On the Basis of Sex,” “If Beale Street Could Talk”
Movie reviewer Robert Hammerle says a new film about Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg should be required viewing, while “If Beale Street Could Talk” is Oscar-worthy, if heartbreaking.
Hammerle on… “Mary Poppins Returns” and “Vice”
Movie review Robert Hammerle finds very different kinds of Hollywood magic and Oscar-worthy performances in “Mary Poppins Returns” and “Vice.”
Hammerle on… “Mary, Queen of Scots,” “The Favourite”
Movie reviewer Robert Hammerle comes away with conflicting views about two period pieces focusing on royalty.
Hammerle on… “Creed II,” “Green Book”
Movie reviewer Bob Hammerle recommends the knockout performances in “Creed II” and the powerful “Green Book.”
Hammerle on… “Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald,” “Widows”
Movie reviewer Robert Hammerle finds fantastic disappointment in the latest chapter from the J.K. Rowling universe while the complex “Widows” is full of surprises.
Hammerle on… “Bohemian Rhapsody,” “Free Solo”
Movie reviewer Robert Hammerle says not to believe the critics who pan the Freddie Mercury biopic “Bohemian Rhapsody,” while the edge-of-your-seat “Free Solo” ranks among the year’s best documentaries.
Hammerle on… “First Man,” “The Old Man & the Gun”
Movie reviewer Robert Hammerle sings the praises of period pieces “First Man” and Robert Redford’s swan song, “The Old Man & the Gun.”
Hammerle on… “Fahrenheit 11/9,” “A Star Is Born”
Movie reviewer Robert Hammerle says Michael Moore’s latest is a fascinating and chilling dissection of the current political climate while the latest remake of a Hollywood classic hits the right notes.
Hammerle on… “White Boy Rick,” “Operation Finale”
For movie reviewer and criminal defense attorney Robert Hammerle, “White Boy Rick&rdquo hits close to home, while “Operation Finale” stirs troubling echoes of the not-so-distant past.
Hammerle On … “The Miseducation of Cameron Post,” “The Meg”
Movie reviewer Bob Hammerle says “The Miseducation of Cameron Post” resonates with matters in the local news, while “The Meg” is about what to expect from a shark-attack film.