Director Prentice Penny and Star Mamoudou Athie on Making ‘Uncorked’ and Finding Your Voice
Director Prentice Penny and actor Mamoudou Athie sought to tell a relatable but unique story with “…
Jesse Eisenberg Is Marcel Marceau in Uneven WWII Drama ‘Resistance’
“Resistance,” a World War II drama that depicts some of the atrocities committed in Nazi-occupied France, features an unlikely subject, famed actor and mime…
‘Uncorked’ Brims With Personal Trials of Striving to Do What You Love
Elijah has a vocation which he seeks to follow, but others think they know what’s best for him. Such is the hard road of many out there who wish to do…
Cinema Comes to On-Demand, Letting Viewers Watch Current Theatrical Releases at Home
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact the entertainment industry in profound ways, streaming has quickly become the go-to option for studios to get content to the masses. With many viewers…
The Crime Is Simple but the Atmosphere Rich in ‘Blow the Man Down’
“Blow the Man Down” takes place in one of those settings tailor-made for a murder mystery. Maine once again becomes a misty, grey terrain…
Vin Diesel Gets Put Back Together to Seek Revenge in Stylishly Entertaining ‘Bloodshot’
“Bloodshot” may not be a great film or even a particularly original one. Yet it’s executed with enough energy and style to make it…
‘The Hunt’ Loses Its Promise of Wicked Satire Beneath Piles of Gore
A basic premise of satire is that you should be able to make fun of anything. “The Hunt” makes fun of several buzzwords but…
Sally Potter’s ‘The Roads Not Taken’ Emotively Ventures Into the Memories of a Broken Mind
Sally Potter is constantly inspired by the world around her and the times we inhabit. An acclaimed director with a unique voice that spans nearly three…
Misguided Advice From Pete Davidson Helps Teen Come of Age in ‘Big Time Adolescence’
Pete Davidson plays a monumental role in the life of a young man during his formative years in the dramedy “Big…
‘Lost Girls’ Spotlights Infamous Serial Killing
13 years after her Oscar-nominated performance in “Gone Baby Gone,” Amy Ryan once again lives a mother’s worst nightmare in the Netflix drama “…
Bill Nighy Dishes on “Emma.,” Gender Equality, and Modern Dating
Veteran actor Bill Nighy, whose professional career spans more than five decades, brings plenty of warmth and charm to the role of Mr. Woodhouse,…
‘Onward’ Goes on an Adventure to Find the Magic in Everyday Life
“Onward” is one of those bursts of strange creativity from Disney/Pixar, brushing aside big franchises for something quirky and delightful. It’s as if the…
Ben Affleck Puts His Demons on the Court in ‘The Way Back’
There are moments where a film becomes more about its lead performance than even the story itself. This tends to happen when the subject matter hits very close to home. In…
Mark Wahlbeg Gets Sucked Into Boston’s Underworld in Netflix Thriller ‘Spenser Confidential’
Mark Wahlberg returns home to Boston for “Spenser Confidential,” a crime thriller that seems tailor-made for WWahlberg and Netflix.