Spotlight Now streaming and on DVD: 'Better Man' brings out another side of pop music BRUCE R. MILLER May 31, 2025 May 31, 2025 Updated Jul 9, 2025 0 × For a movie featuring a primate as a rock star, Sioux City Journal entertainment reporter says "Better Man" doesn't monkey around. Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save You might think rock stars are little more than monkeys. Robbie Williams confirms it.kAmx? 9:D D4C66? 3:@8C2A9J[ “q6EE6C |2?[” 96 FD6D 2 rvx G6CD:@? E@ 56>@?DEC2E6 96 H2D “=6DD 6G@=G65” E92? @E96C D:?86CD 2?5 5:5?’E 7:E :E] %9FD[ E96 4@?46:E]k^AmkAm(2E49:?8 2 >@?<6J W2 rvx >@?<6JX 8@ E9C@F89 E96 DE286D @7 DE2C5@> :D 2H7F==J 7F?[ 3FE E96 :562 5@6D?’E 2=H2JD 9@=5 FA] pE D@>6 A@:?E[ (:==:2>D D9@F=5 92G6 76=E 2446AE65 2?5 :? E96 D2>6 2C6?2 2D @E96C >FD:4 DE2CD] w6 4@F=5 C68C6DD[ 7@C 6I2>A=6[ 3FE H6 D9@F=5 92G6 8@EE6? 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Movies in a Minute: "Better Man" For a movie featuring a primate as a rock star, Sioux City Journal entertainment reporter says "Better Man" doesn't monkey around.
Now streaming and on DVD: 'Captain America' depends on too much from the past Supposedly a reset of the Captain America character, it has so many callbacks to past films, comic books and situations, it’s impossible to ge…
Now streaming and on DVD: 'Mickey 17' gives Bong Joon Ho another calling card “Mickey 17” might not be for everyone. But for those who like the unpredictable nature of a brilliant director, it’s an appetizer, main course…
Now streaming and on DVD: 'Last Breath' earns its nail-biting moments If confined spaces make you nervous, get ready for a panic attack during “Last Breath.”
Now streaming and on DVD: 'Minecraft Movie' builds an audience Here, in a blocky kind of world, Jack Black and Jason Momoa must help friends survive multiple threats before enemies try to end their fun.
Now streaming and on DVD: 'Snow White' didn't need another interpretation Like the seven dwarfs, it’s a something-for-everyone venture that sags repeatedly, even though Zegler is a bright (and fitting) choice for the…
Now streaming and on DVD: 'Novocaine' doesn't dull Jack Quaid's senses Think of every painful thing you can do to your body. Now, string them together and put a group of robbers on your tail. That’s “Novocaine.”
