Stewart shines as Seberg, but the biopic is a missed opportunity. The recent Academy Awards have given us no surprises of the winners. “Parasite” became a milestone for being the first international film to win the Best Picture award, Renee… Read More ›
Biography
Bombshell
Aside from the convoluted political talk, it fights and defeats Roger Ailes. Jay Roach’s “Bombshell” reimagines the sexual harassment allegations aimed against Roger Ailes, the CEO of Fox News, by making its female characters courageous and persistent. The women he… Read More ›
Richard Jewell
Eastwood delivers a biopic that distinguishes heroes from villains. Clint Eastwood’s latest opus, “Richard Jewell,” is based on the true story on the AT&T security guard saved people after a bomb went off during the 1996 Summer Olympics. Despite his… Read More ›
The Two Popes
Two religious figures must atone to their own sins. “The Two Popes” is a movie that gives use remarkable performances from Anthony Hopkins and Jonathan Pryce, and yet, is given a bland treatment. It’s a religious movie that cares more… Read More ›
The Aeronauts
At a high altitude, Redmayne and Jones explore the Heavens. Every once in a while, the best action movies aren’t promoted on M&Ms or billboards or Toyota ads. Instead, artisan studios like Amazon Studios show us their adventurous side, and… Read More ›
Dark Waters
Ruffalo’s persistence and fears about his environment resonates with the world we live in. An ongoing fight against pollution rages on in “Dark Waters,” an informative film from director Todd Haynes, about a Cincinnati lawyer who defenses chemical companies changing… Read More ›
A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood
Mr. Rogers is the interviewee, and his moderator is the main attraction. How sweet. “Won’t You Be My Neighbor” was a sympathetic and dazzling documentary about Fred Rogers, probably the nicest, most considerate man on TV. He never judged people… Read More ›
Ford v. Ferrari
Damon and Bale race against the odds in this thrill-seeking biopic I was just complaining about how boring the action sequences were in “Charlie’s Angels,” and as a critic, I expect to be entertained with both the action and the… Read More ›
Harriet
This Harriet Tubman biopic will leave you rooting for her. Cynthia Erivo has earned her recognition because of her memorable roles in “Widows” and “Bad Time at the El Royale,” and because of her Tony Award-winning role in the Broadway… Read More ›
Dolemite is My Name
Eddie Murphy is back in the game. “Dolemite is My Name” is the first movie since “Tower Heist” to allow Eddie Murphy to reconnect with his glory 1980s days when “SNL,” Beverly Hills Cop” and “48 Hours,” among others, made… Read More ›