Several films acknowledging the efforts of ordinary citizens surreptitiously aiding in a war effort have gone under the radar lately. I hope that does not happen to this one.
The Courier
March 16, 2021Coming 2 America
March 4, 2021
Brimming with good laughs and an even better heart, this sweet reunion couldn’t have come along at a better time.
Raya and the Last Dragon
March 4, 2021
This beautiful blend of traditional Disney adventure and almost shockingly timely themes makes this animated adventure terrific and vital entertainment.
Judas and the Black Messiah
February 9, 2021
I rarely dream about movies right after screening them, but this fact based drama slammed into my sleep. That’s how impactful it is.
French Exit
February 9, 2021
Imperfectly perfect, this gem-like film can drive you crazy and make you love it all at the same time. Kind of like it’s anti-heroic heroine.
Malcolm and Marie
February 2, 2021
Zendaya is what elevates this talky, ambitious piece into something worth seeing. Because Zendaya is transcendent, handling a difficult role with ease and the camera with absolute star power.
Mike Nichols: A Life
January 26, 2021
Awesome in scope and detail, Mark Harris’s remarkable biography is not just essential, but completely delicious reading for people who, like me, love theater, film and the people who make them.
The Little Things
January 26, 2021
It should have been so much more fun to watch three terrific actors, Denzel Washington, Rami Malek and Jared Leto, combine forces. But too many holes and too little intensity makes the promised bonuses here just not add up.
One Night in Miami
January 14, 2021
Pretend It’s A City
January 6, 2021
It’s not the vaccine, but watching Fran Lebowitz and Martin Scorsese talk about the world is (almost) everything I need right now.
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