Film
‘Path of Blood’ Is Gripping Account of 2003 Al Qaeda Bombings in Saudi Arabia
Documentary is based on 500 hours of raw video footage shot by the jihadis themselves. Read story.
Tuesday, August 21, 2018
Regina Hall Shines in ‘Support the Girls’
The balm of sisterly support in a man’s world serves as the story’s moving maxim. Read story.
Tuesday, August 21, 2018
‘Crazy Rich Asians’: A Spectacle of Carefree Wealth
The movie is the quintessential fairy tale of global capitalism. Read story.
Tuesday, August 21, 2018
‘BlacKkKlansman’ Touches Raw Nerves of Race Politics
Spike Lee’s film shows how the threat of violence can be as traumatic as violence itself. Read story.
Tuesday, August 14, 2018
‘Leave No Trace’: Complete Freedom Is Illusory
Film portrays the heartbreaking relationship between a haunted, war-weary vet and his daughter as they attempt to survive outside the confines of society. Read story.
Tuesday, August 14, 2018
Jennifer Fox’s ‘The Tale’ Untangles Blurred Memories
The film lingers in the mind longer than its headline-tapping relevance thanks to the deep dive made by the director. Read story.
Tuesday, August 14, 2018
‘Dark Money’ Will Make Your Blood Boil
Kimberly Reed’s documentary exposes how camouflaged private funds influence public policy. Read story.
Tuesday, August 7, 2018
‘Three Identical Strangers’ Examines What Makes Us Who We Are
Using archival footage, dramatic reenactments, and investigative interviews and research, the documentary poses the “nature versus nurture” question. Read story.
Monday, July 30, 2018
‘Blindspotting’: An Operatic Cat’s Cradle
Daveed Diggs and Rafael Casal take up the strands of ongoing dialogues about racial justice. Read story.
Monday, July 30, 2018
‘Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again’ Offers More of the Same
While film maintains the silly, happy style of the original, it’s probably most enjoyable for diehard fans. Read story.
Monday, July 30, 2018
‘Love, Cecil’ Captures Life of Photog Cecil Beaton
Lisa Immordino Vreeland’s documentary does a smashing job of filling in the blanks and chronology of this restless, multitalented Brit. Read story.
Tuesday, July 24, 2018
‘Sorry to Bother You’ Shines Spotlight on Problems in Capitalist Culture
Director Boots Riley’s film spins a hurricane of gripping, Dada-esque events. Read story.
Wednesday, July 18, 2018
‘Deadpool 2’ Has Style All Its Own
Sequel has as much action, comedy, and cursing as one has come to expect from Deadpool. Read story.
Tuesday, July 10, 2018
‘Tag’ Entertains with Stellar Cast
Plenty of creative license is taken and the story is over-the-top at times, but if you’re looking for a simple movie to watch with friends, Tag fits the bill nicely. Read story.
Tuesday, July 10, 2018
Mister Rogers Documentary Is Fluid Blend of Biography and Cultural History
‘Won’t You Be My Neighbor?’ incites viewers to reflect on the integrity and vulnerability of childhood. Read story.
