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The good, the bad and the magic of the new ‘Jungle Book’

Tom Tangney | April 15, 2016 9:09 am
Disney's newest version of "The Jungle Book" is an amazing visual feature, though not as strong on story. But wow, those animals are amazing.
‘Demolition’ gives us grief worth watching

Tom Tangney | April 8, 2016 7:33 am
"Demolition" stars Jake Gyllenhaal as a man grieving over the loss of his wife. And he handles it in a unique way.
Difficult to categorize, ‘Midnight Special’ turns out to be special

Tom Tangney | April 1, 2016 7:48 am
"Midnight Special" is hard to categorize, KIRO Radio's Tom Tangney says.
A good attempt, but ‘Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice’ goes on far too long

Tom Tangney | March 25, 2016 8:39 am
"Batman v Superman" might have worked better at half the cost and half the length.
‘The Divergent Series’ has become a lame action movie

Tom Tangney | March 18, 2016 8:05 am
Tom Tangney says he's getting the hang of all the young adult dystopian franchises.
Tom Tangney expects big moments at Sunday’s Oscars

MyNorthwest.com | February 26, 2016 9:01 am
KIRO film critic Tom Tangney is legitimately undecided on which movie will take home Best Picture this Sunday at the 88th annual Academy Awards show.
The Oscars don’t have a problem, Hollywood does

MyNorthwest.com | January 22, 2016 6:10 pm
Film critic Tom Tangney argues that the Oscars aren't discriminating against black actors and actresses, but there is a problem in Hollywood.
Top movies of 2015

Tom Tangney | January 4, 2016 8:53 am
Before we charge forward into 2016, let's talk about some unfinished business from last year.
5 movies to see this Christmas week

Tom Tangney | December 24, 2015 8:04 am
Tom Tangney reviews five "pretty good" movies this Christmas week.
Star Wars: The next generation

Tom Tangney | December 16, 2015 7:56 am
"Star Wars: The Force Awakens" is all relatively light and fluffy entertainment, at least until late in the film when it finally taps into the…