Unhappy Wedding Guests Must Rise to the Occasion in Time-Loop Rom-Com ‘Palm Springs’
Life can find people in strange places, something Nyles (Andy Samberg) and Sarah (Cristin Milioti) discover in…
Charlize Theron Leads a Band of Immortal Warriors in Impressive Action Ride ‘The Old Guard’
Netflix’s “The Old Guard” proves genre films can still be made with a good sense of artistry while cheerfully dabbling in absurdly fun storytelling.
Tom Hanks Wages Battle at Sea in World War II Adventure ‘Greyhound’
“Greyhound” is a film about war at sea, pure and simple. It makes no bones about having an old-fashioned spirit and focusing for an…
‘John Lewis: Good Trouble’ Celebrates the Legacy of the Venerable Congressman and Civil Rights Icon
The struggles and triumphs of congressman John Lewis are examined and celebrated in the inspiring documentary “John Lewis: Good Trouble.” Director…
Nasim Pedrad Navigates Relationship Disaster in Slapdash Rom-Com ‘Desperados’
Former “Saturday Night Live” actor Nasim Pedrad finally gets her chance to step into a leading role with “Desperados…
Screen Legends Catherine Deneuve and Juliette Binoche Illuminate the Silent Family Feuds of ‘The Truth’
How much of life is purely honest and how much of it is an act? “The Truth” asks these and other questions. But before…
‘Hamilton’ on Disney Plus Captures the Groundbreaking Musical’s Vibrant and Eloquent Vision of the American Revolution
In these rapidly changing and tumultuous times, there is a sense of joy that Disney has decided to release a filmed edition of “Hamilton,”…
‘Welcome to Chechnya’ Sheds Light on the Purging of LGBTQ Chechens and the Activists Trying to Save Lives
The stories being presented in “Welcome to Chechnya” seem tragically out of place in the 21st century. They are those of mostly gay youth…
Will Ferrell Lives Out His Pop Star Fantasies in Netflix Comedy ‘Eurovision Song Contest’
Will Ferrell has big dreams in “Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga,” an ambitious musical comedy the…
Jon Stewart’s ‘Irresistible’ Skewers Political Failings but Doesn’t Stick the Landing
One Democratic consultant’s quest to win over hearts and minds in America’s Heartland is at the center of “Irresistible,” a political satire written and…
‘Athlete A’ Exposes How USA Gymnastics Brushed Aside Sexual Abuse of Female Athletes for the Sake of Winning
Netflix’s documentary “Athlete A” chronicles the frightening reality that major institutions have been party to covering up sexual abuse. It hints at exploring the…
‘Wasp Network’ Gets Tangled in Its Own Confused Web of Politics and Cuban Spies
There is something about the subject of Cuba that tends to entrap the outsider director who gives it a go. Acclaimed and respected French director…