Tom Hanks and Paul Greengrass reteam to tell us news of a tumultuous American post Civil War world that echoes in today’s. While their efforts are visibly impressive, this historical warning may fall on deaf ears.
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News of the World
December 21, 2020Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom
December 17, 2020
This adaptation of the August Wilson drama is revelatory, beautifully staged as well as acted and almost perfect. Yes, I said almost.
The Prom
December 10, 2020
Look. We’re all a bunch of frayed nerves and so, if you find a little merriment in this Ryan Murphy (Trademark) overstuffing, go. Have a good time. Or at least as good a time as you can with this insistently cheerful musical adaptation.
Let Them All Talk
December 3, 2020
I’m Your Woman
December 2, 2020
As compelling as this crime drama is, there’s a much appreciated bonus. And that’s watching Rachel Brosnahan stretch just about as far from Miriam Maisel as she can.
Nomadland
December 1, 2020
Chloe Zhao’s astonishing film about American nomads is remarkable for what it is as well as for where it takes us. A beautiful blend of documentary and fictional drama, Zhao brings us vividly into the world of men and women who live on and, in some cases, for, the road.
The Last Vermeer
November 17, 2020
The Nest
November 17, 2020
There’s quite a bit to admire in this film about the intimacies of excess. I just wish I had actually liked it more.
Hillbilly Elegy
November 10, 2020
Borat: Subsequent Moviefilm
October 22, 2020
Sacha Baron Cohen’s Borat follow-up is as almost as astonishing as his first, with not just how’d-he-get-away-with-that fearlessness but now with the extra added bonus of political as well as societal urgency. Oh. And Rudy Guliani.
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