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Posted inFilm Reviews

A New Golden Age of Eddie Murphy? His Star Turn in ‘Dolemite Is My Name’ Is Fantastic—and More Murphy Is on the Way

The Golden Age of Eddie Murphy Cinema occurred between 1982 and 1988, with the release of such classics as 48 Hrs., Trading Places, Beverly Hills Cop and Coming to America. Since then, he’s had some great moments (Dreamgirls, Life, The Nutty Professor)—but he’s had plenty more duds. His forays into “family entertainment” included his enjoyable […]

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