Brad Pitt Goes on an Eloquent Journey Across the Stars in ‘Ad Astra’
“Ad Astra” takes a cinematic journey deep into the cosmos but with a unique, introspective eye. There is something particularly bold about this film.
The Crawleys Look to the Future in ‘Downton Abbey’
It’s been nearly four years since “Downton Abbey” ended, and now the cast have reunited to bring the aristocratic Crawley family, and their mostly loyal servants, to the silver screen for…
‘Rambo: Last Blood’ Sleepwalks to a Violent Climax
While the titular character’s trademark compound bow is one of the first images the audience sees in “Rambo: Last Blood,” only eight arrows are…
Alejandro Landes’ ‘Monos’ Weaves a Poetic Vision of Guerrilla Warfare in an Unknown Land
Director Alejandro Landes‘ “Monos” enters a feverish and hellish setting where guerrillas roam an unnamed Latin American country outside of any…
‘Hustlers’: Stripper Crime Drama Is Surprisingly Empowering
The repercussions of the 2008 stock market crash are explored through the eyes of some of the women who were hit hardest, exotic dancers, in Lorene Scafaria’s…
‘The Goldfinch’ Spins a Bestseller Into a Meandering Chore
Some stories really should just remain as books. That’s certainly the case with “The Goldfinch,” a very long, meandering adaptation that feels like text…
‘It: Chapter Two’ Outdoes Its Predecessor With Gore and Scares
While middle school is rarely a cakewalk for anyone, for the ragtag group known as the Losers, these early teen years were especially traumatic, thanks in no small part to a…
‘Linda Ronstadt: The Sound of My Voice’ Follows the Singer’s Career From Stage to Sudden Illness
No shocks or surprises, “Linda Ronstadt: The Sound of My Voice” puts on display and in proper order everything we might already know about…
‘Untouchable’ Details Weinstein’s Abuse of Women and How He Got Away With It
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The allegations against producer Harvey Weinstein that played a major role in ushering in the #MeToo movement are detailed in “…
‘Official Secrets’ Spins an Intriguing Thriller out of a Whistle-Blower’s Real Saga
Some individuals suddenly find themselves risking a lot over moral choices. This is what happened to British intelligence worker Katharine Gun, who realized the British government was colluding with the U.S.
‘The Fanatic’ Plays as a Hollow Commentary on the Horrors of Celebrity Worship
In “The Fanatic,” the latest film from Limp Bizkit frontman Fred Durst, John Travolta is Moose. Moose lives in…
Netflix’s ‘Falling Inn Love’ Has All the Ingredients for a Frothy Rom-Com
Christina Milian, the singer and actress who first made herself known in the early 2000s with sexy hits like “Dip It Low” and “Between Me & You,” is now seeking…
Jillian Bell Talks ‘Brittany Runs a Marathon’ and the Importance of Transformation
For many, their late twenties is a time to settle down, for others it is an age where they need that extra kick in the pants to become something. This is…
‘Angel Has Fallen’ Adds a Dose of Reality for Third Installment of Gerard Butler Trilogy
He’s taken on North Korean terrorists in “Olympus Has Fallen,” brought down Pakistani radicals in “London Has Fallen,” and now Secret Service agent Mike Banning (Gerard…
‘Ready or Not’ Takes on the 1% With Grindhouse Fury
“Ready or Not” isn’t meant for fancy, overly expensive multiplexes. This hilariously fun, gruesomely entertaining troublemaker is the very definition of a midnight movie,…
Netflix’s ‘American Factory’ Uses the Story of an Industrial Town to Explore Globalism
The plight of an industrial town is the center of the compelling Netflix documentary “American Factory.” Filmmakers Steven Bognar…