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
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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
The Man Who Knew Infinity is about finding beauty and faith in a time of war and mathematics
‘The Man Who Knew Infinity’ is a fascinating biopic that will soon be forgotten… continue reading
In the Heart of the Sea brings the adventure home on Blu-ray
The new Blu-ray includes a nice collection of special features… continue reading
The 33 on Blu-Ray Is Visually Satisfying
And so is the story telling. But prepare to expect very little from the extras and you’ll be just fine… continue reading
Eddie the Eagle is an Olympics fairy tale set in the magical 1980s
Soar like an eagle on the ski slopes in the latest biopic about an unlikely Olympic athlete with an impossible dream and a heart of gold… continue reading