‘The Owners’ – Neighbor vs. Neighbor
Jiří Havelka has written and directed a comedy that is guaranteed to make you cringe with discomfort while you’re laughing out loud.
‘Between Two Worlds’—A Choice
Sometimes the desire to do good is harmful; sometimes it is helpful. In the case of Emmanuel Carrère’s excellent film “Between Two Worlds,” it can be both. The screenplay, by Carrère and Hélène Devynck, adapted from “Le Quai de Ouistreham” (“The Night Cleaner”) by Florence
‘Shortcomings’ – And Goings
Randall Park, the hilarious star of “Fresh Off the Boat,” makes his feature film directing debut with “Shortcomings,” an astute character study that takes an unflinching eye to the “not coming of age” saga of a young Asian American man.
‘Oppenheimer’ A Prometheus of Mythical Proportions
“Oppenheimer,” the extraordinary film written and directed by the redoubtable Christopher Nolan, tackles not just the history of one man and the seminal event that came to define him, but also the complex intersection of science, politics and the cult of personality.
‘Barbie’ – Sunny with a Touch of Absurdity
Greta Gerwig, director and co-writer with partner Noah Baumbach, has her saber-sharp wit on full display in “Barbie,” a pink-saturated world where girls rule.
‘Theater Camp’ – As Campy As Can Be
Musical theater! Love it or hate it, there’s plenty for everyone in “Theater Camp,” the affectionate tribute to the kids and adults who pour their hearts and souls into amateur productions hoping beyond hope that they’ll lead to fame. Success or failure.
‘Mission Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One’ – Definitely Not Dead
The eagle has landed. Tom Cruise, teaming up again with Christopher McQuarrie as director and co-writer (with Erik Jendresen), conquers the heavens and earth in this stunning new edition to his “Mission Impossible” (MI) series; part one of the seventh chapter.
‘The Lesson’ – Well Schooled
Director Alice Troughton’s new film, “The Lesson,” is as deceptive as it is flawless. Writer Alex MacKeith, in his feature debut, borrowed from his own experiences. I’m amazed he lived to tell the story. But then again, his hero lives to write another day.
‘The Mountaintop’ – A Steep Hill to Climb
“I’ve Been to the Mountaintop” is the last speech delivered by Martin Luther King Jr. the day before he was assassinated in Memphis, Tennessee. Katori Hall’s Olivier-winning play, “The Mountaintop,” was first produced in 2010 and is now at the Geffen Playhouse. Taking its title
The Return of the Summer Blockbuster
School is out, the days are longer, and the nights are warmer—yes, summer is indeed officially here! And with it comes a long-standing tradition of the season—the summer blockbuster. This is the time when the most highly anticipated movies of the year finally hit the