Mark Meszoros

Entertainment Editor

Mark Meszoros

Mark Meszoros reviews movies, writes features and is a features/entertainment editor in Ohio for the News-Herald and the Morning Journal.

Cynthia Erivo portrays Elphaba in a scene from "Wicked," due in theaters on Nov. 22. (Universal Pictures)

Fall movie preview: “Gladiator II,” “Wicked” and much more

August 30, 2024 at 6:00 a.m.

Labor Day weekend brings the unofficial end of summer, as well as the ushering in of the fall movie season.

Noa, left, portrayed by Owen Teague, Nova, played by Freya Allan, and Raka, portrayed by Peter Macon, appear in a scene from “KIngdom of the Planet of the Apes.” (Courtesy of 20th Century Studios)

“Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes” is a winning leap ahead | Movie review

May 10, 2024 at 6:00 a.m.

The new movie in the franchise, 鈥淜ingdom of the Planet of the Apes鈥� is set in the same universe but far in the future.

Dev Patel’s Kid reemerges to bring pain to his enemies in a scene from “Monkey Man.” (Courtesy of Universal Pictures)

鈥楳onkey Man鈥� review: Patel impresses in front of, behind camera with revenge-fueled film

April 5, 2024 at 12:51 p.m.

Patel makes a highly impressive debut as a director with 鈥淢onkey Man,鈥� a film in which he also stars, serves as a producer and co-wrote.

The Ghostbusters, in Ecto-1, chase the Sewer Dragon Ghost through New York City in a scene from "Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire." (Courtesy of Sony Pictures).

“Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire”: Chilling with friends old and new | Movie review

March 21, 2024 at 7:27 a.m.

Man, so many Ghostbusters to call.

Paul Atreides, portrayed by Timoth茅e Chalamet, is believed to be a messiah by some characters in “Dune: Part Two.” (Courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures)

鈥楧une: Part Two鈥� review: Sequel improves on first film鈥檚 grand formula

March 1, 2024 at 12:28 p.m.

Director Denis Villeneuve鈥檚 excellent new sci-fi epic offers more stunningworld-buildiing.

Margaret Qualley’s Jamie, left, and Geraldine Viswanathan’s Marian look in the drunk of the car they’re driving from Pennsylvania to Florida in a scene from “Drive-Away Dolls.” (Courtesy of Focus Features

“Drive-Away Dolls,” from Ethan Coen, a sex-forward, mostly fun romp | Movie review

February 22, 2024 at 12:51 p.m.

鈥淒rive-Away Dolls鈥� doesn鈥檛 expect you to take it too seriously.

Avantika, left, Renee Rapp, Bebe Wood and Angourie Rice plays Cady Heron appear in a scene from the new musical version of “Mean Girls.” (Courtesy of Paramount Pictures)

鈥楳ean Girls鈥� review: Musical adaptation retains irreverent fun of 2004 flick

January 10, 2024 at 1:46 p.m.

The songs are only so-so, but stars Rice and Rapp impress as Cady and Regina, respectively.

Emma Stone stars as an unusual young woman on a journey of self-discovery in "Poor Things." (Searchlight Pictures)

Holiday movie preview: A sweet symphony of Oscar hopefuls, family fare and adventure

November 24, 2023 at 6:00 a.m.

If you write about movies, this is the time of year when you write a lot about movies, and they鈥檒l continue to snowball into theaters and onto streaming services through...

Napoleon Bonaparte, portrayed by Joaquin Phoenix leads France's forces in battle in a scene from "Napoleon." (Apple TV+)

Ridley Scott gives us only a partial picture in “Napoleon” | Movie review

November 21, 2023 at 12:18 p.m.

The latest effort from the endlessly prolific filmmaker Ridley Scott, the historic epic dramatizes the fascinating life of French figure Napoleon Bonaparte.

Brie Larson's Captain Marvel/Carol Danvers unexpectedly finds herself in the bedroom of her biggest fan in a scene from "The Marvels." (Marvel Studios)

“The Marvels”: Brisk team-up affair refuses to take up much of your time | Movie review

November 8, 2023 at 1:16 p.m.

This may indeed be a challenging time for Marvel Studios, but with "The Marvels" it seems to be going full-steam ahead.

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Fall movie preview: “Gladiator II,” “Wicked” and much more

“Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes” is a winning leap ahead | Movie review

鈥楳onkey Man鈥� review: Patel impresses in front of, behind camera with revenge-fueled film

“Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire”: Chilling with friends old and new | Movie review

鈥楧une: Part Two鈥� review: Sequel improves on first film鈥檚 grand formula

“Drive-Away Dolls,” from Ethan Coen, a sex-forward, mostly fun romp | Movie review

鈥楳ean Girls鈥� review: Musical adaptation retains irreverent fun of 2004 flick

Holiday movie preview: A sweet symphony of Oscar hopefuls, family fare and adventure

Ridley Scott gives us only a partial picture in “Napoleon” | Movie review

“The Marvels”: Brisk team-up affair refuses to take up much of your time | Movie review