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Frank Scheck

Frank Scheck has been covering film, theater and music for more than 30 years. He was previously the editor of Stages Magazine, the chief theater critic for the Christian Science Monitor and a theater critic and culture writer for The New York Post. His writing has appeared in such publications as the New York Daily News, Playbill, Backstage and various national and international newspapers. He has provided on-air commentary for the BBC, MSNBC and the Fox Business channel, among others.

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‘The Monkey’ Review: Osgood Perkins’ Energetic but Aggravating Mess of a ‘Longlegs’ Follow-Up

The horror filmmaker follows his smash Nicolas Cage/Maika Monroe-starrer with this adaptation of a Stephen King story, headlined by Theo James and Tatiana Maslany.

‘Old Guy’ Review: Christoph Waltz and Cooper Hoffman Star in a Simon West-Helmed Action-Comedy That Fails on Both Fronts

Lucy Liu also appears in this movie about an aging hitman forced to work with a much younger trainee.

‘Cleaner’ Review: Daisy Ridley and Clive Owen Slum Through a Competent but Deja Vu-Drenched B-Movie

A window cleaner attempts to thwart the plans of terrorists while dangling outside a high-rise building in the new action-thriller.

‘Captain America: Brave New World’ Review: Anthony Mackie Takes the Lead, but Uninspired Marvel Entry Lets Him Down

The fourth standalone 'Captain America' film, directed by Julius Onah and also starring Harrison Ford, is the first to feature Mackie in the title role.

‘Love Hurts’ Review: Ke Huy Quan in a Valentine’s-Themed Action Thriller Not Worth Swooning Over

Ariana DeBose and Marshawn Lynch also star in the film about a seemingly ordinary real estate agent outrunning a violent past, produced by David Leitch ('John Wick').

‘Heart Eyes’ Review: A Been-There-Slashed-That Rom-Com Horror Flick

A masked killer attacks couples every Valentine's Day in Josh Ruben's movie starring Mason Gooding, Jordana Brewster and Olivia Holt.

‘Dog Man’ Review: Pete Davidson in a Consistently Delightful, Surprisingly Heartfelt ‘Captain Underpants’ Spinoff

The 'SNL' alum voices a villainous cat in DreamWorks' animated adaptation of Dav Pilkey's best-selling series of children's graphic novels about a half-human, half-canine police officer.

‘You’re Cordially Invited’ Review: Will Ferrell and Reese Witherspoon Are Wasted in Nicholas Stoller’s Laugh-Challenged Amazon Comedy

Two wedding parties feud after being accidentally booked at the same venue in this movie co-starring Geraldine Viswanathan and Meredith Hagner.

‘Last Days’ Review: Justin Lin Returns to Indies With a Solid Drama About a Misguided Missionary

The 'Fast & Furious' franchise helmer's new film relates the true-life tale of a young man who met his doom while attempting to convert an isolated tribe.

‘Speak’ Review: Touching Doc Trails Teens Competing in Public Speaking Contest

Jennifer Tiexiera and Guy Mossman's Sundance-premiering documentary follows five teenagers as they prepare for a national oratory competition.

‘Flight Risk’ Review: Mark Wahlberg in a Mel Gibson-Directed Actioner That’s Almost Fast Enough to Make You Forgive Its Flaws

Michelle Dockery and Topher Grace also star in this movie about a U.S. Marshall, her mob-connected witness and a hit man posing as a pilot.

‘Star Trek: Section 31’ Review: Not Even Michelle Yeoh Can Save Paramount+’s Subpar Spinoff Movie

The Oscar-winning actress reprises her role from 'Star Trek: Discovery' in the franchise's first non-theatrical film.