Renée Zellweger’s ‘Judy’ Is Nothing More Than Another Gimmick
Only a fool would attempt to play the one and only Judy Garland, onscreen or anywhere else.
View ArticleBoring Coming-of-Age Story ‘Low Tide’ Lacks Character Development and a Plot
The film has no ending, so the viewer just hangs in space, asking a million questions for which there are no answers.
View Article‘Pain and Glory’ Is Pedro Almodóvar’s Best and Most Moving Film in Years
It's both a pause for revelation, and a cause for rejoicing.
View Article‘Kingfishers Catch Fire’ Is a Thoughtful and Provocative Theatrical Experience
It had a profound effect the night I saw it on an audience that was visibly moved
View ArticleBrilliant and Unforgettable, ‘Joker’ Borders on Genius
Regardless of my mixed feelings, I think it's the best film about the psychological effect of violence as pop art since Stanley Kubrick's 'A Clockwork Orange.'
View ArticleWill Smith’s ‘Gemini Man’ Substitutes Gimmicks for Entertainment Value
Save your money and wait for it any minute now on late night cable TV.
View ArticleNautical Thriller ‘Mary’ Is as Lost and Immobile as a Beached Mackerel
It's especially lamentable to see two sterling silver talents of the caliber of Gary Oldman and Emily Mortimer trapped in this mindless trifle.
View ArticleCharming Documentary ‘Fantastic Fungi’ Explores the Miracle of Mushrooms
The result is fascinating, informative, educational and totally entertaining.
View ArticleMarisa Tomei’s Fiery Performance Makes ‘The Rose Tattoo’ Well Worth Re-Visiting
She is so fine in a role conceived for the volcanic Italian superstar Anna Magnani that holding center stage amid a swirl of overproduced, over-the-top distractions, she deserves an award of her own.
View ArticleUneven Satire ‘Jojo Rabbit’ Is Too Frivolous to Take Seriously
It's a well-meaning idea that never quite succeeds on the levels of either comedy or drama. Call it a noble failure.
View Article‘Trick’ Is a Cheesy Rip-Off of John Carpenter’s ‘Halloween’ Franchise
Halloween is here, bringing with it the annual plethora of silly, pointless scream-fests that are rarely any scarier than a flu shot.
View ArticleFrançois Ozon’s ‘By the Grace of God’ Is One of the Best Films of 2019
It's a complex story, riddled with infinite issues, but Ozon is such a polished and fastidious director that he finds ways to keep the narrative moving and the viewer absorbed.
View ArticleVigorous and Heartbreaking, ‘The Great Alaskan Race’ Will Leave You Cheering
Not a perfect film, but breathtaking enough to linger in the memory.
View ArticleWith ‘Harriet,’ Cynthia Erivo Takes a Giant Leap Towards Stardom
She is a majestic Harriet indeed.
View ArticleIn ‘The Etruscan Smile,’ Brian Cox Raises Familiar Material Above and Beyond...
Soap opera elements are unavoidable, but the film has energy and spirit, thanks to Cox's bright, charming performance.
View ArticleEdward Norton’s ‘Motherless Brooklyn’ Is a Laborious Load of Twaddle
'Motherless Brooklyn' is so messy, confusing and pointless that you don't know what's going on half the time.
View ArticleNothing About Ghost Story ‘Light From Light’ Makes Any Sense, Including the...
But it is partially saved by very good actors who struggle valiantly to make it less monotonous than it is.
View ArticleNicolas Cage’s Thriller ‘Primal’ Is Full of Stomach-Turning Twists
I'm embarrassed to admit it, but I screamed out loud five times.
View ArticleShia LaBeouf’s ‘Honey Boy’ Is 94 Minutes of Misery
I don't know about you, but this is not what I go to the movies for.
View Article‘Alan Pakula: Going For Truth’ Is an Affectionate Tribute to a Beloved Director
'Alan Pakula: Going For Truth' exemplifies what every great documentary aspires to be: a truthful, revealing dossier that educates while it entertains.
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