Spotlight REVIEW Movie review: Reality mars a good 'Lion King' story BRUCE R. MILLER Jan 3, 2025 Jan 3, 2025 Updated Jul 2, 2025 0 Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save “Mufasa: The Lion King” is an odd, odd movie.kAm'6CJ C62=:DE:4\=@@<:?8 =:@?D[ H2CE9@8D[ >66C<2ED 2?5 H92E6G6C 3C62< :?E@ D@?8 C6A62E65=J] xE’D =:<6 2 4FC:@FD 76G6C 5C62> E92E 5@6D?’E H2?E E@ 8@ 2H2J]k^AmkAmq642FD6 H6 7:CDE 6?4@F?E6C65 E96 492C24E6CD :? 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H2J E@ D@>6E9:?8 @E96C E92? 2 42E 7:89E]k^Am kAm%96 4:C4=6 @7 =:76 92D 366? 3C@<6?] k^Am Movies & TV The best films of 2024: 'The Brutalist,' 'Conclave' and 'Wicked' | Streamed & Screened BRUCE R. MILLER Sioux City Journal Movies & TV Who will win the Golden Globes? Think: 'Brutalist,' 'Shogun' BRUCE R. MILLER Movies & TV Movie review: 'The Brutalist' stands as a monument to smart filmmaking BRUCE R. MILLER Bruce Miller is editor of the Sioux City Journal. 0 comments Stay up-to-date on what's happening Receive the latest in local entertainment news in your inbox weekly! Sign up! * I understand and agree that registration on or use of this site constitutes agreement to its user agreement and privacy policy. Related to this story Now streaming and on DVD: 'Saturday Night' shows how the sausage was made A treat for everyone who saw those early years, “Saturday Night” explains why some weeks are good and others aren’t. 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Movies & TV The best films of 2024: 'The Brutalist,' 'Conclave' and 'Wicked' | Streamed & Screened BRUCE R. MILLER Sioux City Journal
Now streaming and on DVD: 'Saturday Night' shows how the sausage was made A treat for everyone who saw those early years, “Saturday Night” explains why some weeks are good and others aren’t.
David Schwimmer brings mystery to 'Goosebumps: The Vanishing' In the new series, Schwimmer plays dad to fraternal twins, Jayden Bartles and Sam McCarthy. “Goosebumps: The Vanishing” becomes available Jan.…
Disability didn't keep Anthony Robles from attaining wresting goals “Unstoppable” follows Anthony Robles' quest to wrestle, get a college scholarship and win a national title — despite being born without a right leg.
Movies in a Minute: "The Brutalist" Bruce Miller, Sioux City Journal entertainment editor, says "the Brutalist" is a film that will stand the test of time and remind others just …
Movie review: Remake of 'Nosferatu' is bloody good This isn’t just any remake. It’s a second take that uses the bones of Murnau’s story and adds his own flesh.
Now streaming and on DVD: 'Conclave' fires up the quest for a pope “Conclave” moves faster than a Sunday Mass, has plenty of humor and boasts the kind of performances that could fill an Oscar slate.
Movie review: Timothee Chalamet shines as Dylan in 'A Complete Unknown' Spanning a handful of years, the movie includes a lot of music and more than a few iconic songs. Timothee Chalamet makes a great Dylan, all fl…
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