When Todd Phillips’ “Joker” premiered in 2019 it was a polarizing pop cultural phenomenon. The nihilistic, grimy reimagining of the iconic character seemed to tap into the public mood. It went on to…
In her first feature as a producer, Saoirse Ronan delivers an exceptionally nuanced performance as a recovering alcoholic in Nora Fingscheidt’s stirring addiction drama, “The Outrun.” Ronan stars as Rona, a 29-year-old…
Young adult stories tend to focus on the perils of young romance. It makes sense considering how powerful everything feels in adolescence. Marc Forster’s “White Bird” is about two young people falling…
Actor Sarah Paulson is a true scream queen in “Hold Your Breath.” A horrified, throat-rattling wail concludes every revelatory vision in directing duo Karrie Crouse and Will Joines’ parched supernatural thriller. Set…
Chris Sanders’ “The Wild Robot” is a wondrous animated adventure that doesn’t shortchange its audience. Slowly but surely, American animation is catching up with the rest of the world to the idea…
Many of us have seen the provocative image of American photographer Lee Miller bathing in Adolf Hitler’s bathtub, but few know about the woman herself or the journey that led her to the…
