Megan Leavey is a fine, purely paint the numbers war hero movie
‘Megan Leavey’ feels completely average in the realm of true story war movies… continue reading
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Harley and the Davidsons shows how three men built a brand & a legacy
You’re familiar with the brand, but learn the story behind the name with the Discovery Channel’s ‘Harley and the Davidsons’ miniseries, now available on DVD and Blu-ray… continue reading
The Founder reveals the whole truth about Ray Krok and McDonald’s
Krok revolutionized the fast food industry, but is he hero or villain?… continue reading
Hidden Figures sheds light on some of the unsung heroes of American history
‘Hidden Figures’ is a biopic the way it ought to be done — resonant, well acted, and light on the parts that we don’t care about… continue reading
Lion tries to wring out emotion but ends up feeling calculated
‘Lion’ takes a real world feel good story and turns it into a long commercial… continue reading
Jackie offers a stylish, evocative, beguiling view at a famous figure in pain
‘Jackie’ showcases a career high performance from Natalie Portman in a movie that doesn’t play it safe… continue reading
Miss Hokusai is a beautiful film that may not be accessible to outsiders
Miss Hokusai is a lovely film, but it has a light quality that likely won’t hold your attention long… continue reading
Advanced Style proves you can be fabulous after 50
The new documentary shows that you don’t have to dress your age… continue reading
Author: The JT Leroy Story makes a confusing story remain confusing
‘Author: The JT Leroy Story’ is a documentary that doesn’t really do its job — to illuminate…. continue reading
Snowden would be a lot better if it was fictional
‘Snowden’ is more a hagiography and screed than a real movie when you get down to it… continue reading
Sully tells a story we already know
And ends up bending the facts for dramatic purposes… continue reading
Hands of Stone goes in interesting directions but ends up ultimately disappointing
‘Hands of Stone’ sheds light on a real life legend, but isn’t particularly engrossing… continue reading
A Tale of Love and Darkness paints an evocative, fraught picture of the birth of an artist
‘A Tale of Love and Darkness’ is a strong vision from first time director Natalie Portman of a famous Israeli artist… continue reading
Florence Foster Jenkins has laughs and deep questions
The true life story will make you wonder if you’re laughing with or at the character… continue reading
The Infiltrator is a decent time that doesn’t feel like two hours
‘The Infiltrator’ isn’t the best drug war movie out there, but Bryan Cranston is a strong draw… continue reading