Like its lovely protagonist, Edie Falco’s newest tries to be all things to all people. But this slight but smart comic drama still manages to satisfy, at least some of the time.
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I’ll Be Right There
August 31, 2024Between the Temples
August 20, 2024
There’s something very winning about this comedy of faith. And that something is the chemistry between its two terrific stars, Jason Schwartzman and Carol Kane.
The Instigators
August 1, 2024
Twisters
July 16, 2024
Thelma
June 20, 2024
Finally! A comedy about senior citizens that doesn’t just have a some terrific actors running around like a bunch of ninnies.
Kinds of Kindness
June 18, 2024
It takes a lot to surprise me, but gotta hand it to Yorgos Lanthimos. Maybe I didn’t always like what I was seeing happen in this trifecta of nastiness, but I surely do appreciate his masterful unpredictability.
The Bike Riders
June 18, 2024
Jeff Nichols’ film may cruise along on its familiarity, but a fine group of actors still rev things up.
Hit Man
June 4, 2024
I feel as if I’ve been keeping a surprise from you for a very long time. Because, for some crazy reason, this completely delicious treat, which played to raves at film festivals over a year ago, is just hitting theaters and Netflix. It’s been worth the wait.
Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga
May 22, 2024
I’m all for origin stories that make sense intellectually, and this one does. But shouldn’t it make sense emotionally, too? Because for all the impressive parts in this chapter, it just doesn’t feel anywhere near as furiously awesome as its Fury Road predecessor.
The Fall Guy
May 1, 2024
This is a movie that loves action. And stunt people. And romantic comedies. This is a movie that just plain loves movies. And resistance, my friends, is futile.
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