REVIEW REVIEW: 'Lisa Frankenstein' revives the '80s -- and a familiar film genre BRUCE R. MILLER Feb 14, 2024 Feb 14, 2024 Updated Feb 20, 2024 0 1 of 2 Kathryn Newton stars as Lisa Swallows in "Lisa Frankenstein." Michele K. Short/Focus Features Cole Sprouse stars as The Creature and Kathryn Newton is Lisa Swallows in "Lisa Frankenstein." Focus Features Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save BRUCE R. MILLER Diablo Cody stuffs her “Lisa Frankenstein” script with enough ‘80s references to fuel a Madonna revival.kAmx? 6G6CJE9:?8 7C@> >FD:4 E@ 8F>[ E9:D :D 2 4=2DD:4 H2==@H :? 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C6G:G2= :D 2?J@?6’D 8F6DD] xE’D ?@E E96 y@9? wF896D DA64:2= H6 ?665 3FE :E :D 2 ?@DE2=8:4 =@@< 2E 2 E:>6 H96? 5C62>D H6C6 3:8 2?5 92:C H2D 3:886C]k^Am 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 Running into TV stars, 'Will Trent,' 'Lisa Frankenstein' and more entertainment news to start your weekend If you're looking for fresh content in the theaters or to stream on television, critic Bruce Miller has you covered. Movies in a Minute: "Lisa Frankenstein” Movie critic Bruce Miller says “Lisa Frankenstein” is a light romp in a dark, dark world. 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Running into TV stars, 'Will Trent,' 'Lisa Frankenstein' and more entertainment news to start your weekend If you're looking for fresh content in the theaters or to stream on television, critic Bruce Miller has you covered.
Movies in a Minute: "Lisa Frankenstein” Movie critic Bruce Miller says “Lisa Frankenstein” is a light romp in a dark, dark world. But it could have been a wild wallow in an era that …
Movies in a minute with film critic Bruce Miller Movie critic Bruce Miller of the Sioux City Journal offers his thoughts on the latest movies.
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