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Richard Roeper

Entertainment columnist

Richard Roeper, a Sun-Times contributor since 1987 and a Chicago native, is the author of seven books and the former co-host of “Ebert & Roeper and the Movies.” He is the film critic for ABC-7’s “Windy City Live.”

Sean Penn broods effectlvely as the jaded old pro dealing with shooting victims, junkies and hostile onlookers.
One Apple TV+ film from acclaimed director Morgan Neville covers the comedian’s rise to fame, and the other shows the reflective stage of life he’s in now.
The scathing HBO doc focuses on the bravery of the Sandy Hook families defamed by the talk show host and his gullible acolytes.
With his sharp observations, Muslim comedian clearly aspires to find common ground.
Catholic symbolism abounds as church leaders take keen interest in the baby a virgin is expecting.
Part fight showcase, part generic crime thriller, Prime Video’s remake tosses its plot this way and that.
Sharp one-liners, terrific VFX and callbacks to the 1984 original make bustin’ feel good again.
His vulnerable performance is the best thing about twisty detective story.
On Apple TV+ show, the comic virtuoso leads an upper-crust cast including Allison Janney, Laura Dern, Carol Burnett, Leslie Bibb and Ricky Martin.