Movies in a Minute: Mid-year wrap-up
Without a doubt, “Barbie” and “Oppenheimer” were the big surprises. “Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 3” showed there was still life in superhero films, and “Sound of Freedom" continues to do good business thanks to its word of mouth campaign.
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Shouldn’t it be about time for another “White Lotus” excursion? You’d think, but the summer of strikes has slowed vacation season. To remember the surprises Season Two offered, look at the DVD edition, out next week.
If you saw “Oppenheimer” during the summer, it’s time to take a second look. The film has so much to offer it deserves repeat viewings and an assessment in light of “Killers of the Flower Moon.” Like Martin Scorsese’s epic, it holds up.
Directed by Marc Turtletaub (and dedicated to his father), “Jules” is a charming film that should find a loving audience among the “Gran Torino” set.
