Daily Archives: August 11, 2014

Movie Review: “Frank” has a weird beat, but it’s easy to dance to

Some movies are built for mass appeal, and some aim smaller, “festival films” they’re called. “Frank” feels like a “festival film” aimed squarely at one festival, the one that is the setting of its third act. Here’s an eccentric tragicomedy, … Continue reading

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Movie Review: “The Trip to Italy” finds the sweet spot of traveling with Rob and Steve

It took decades of biting, testy collaborations and the better part of two road-trip movies, but Rob Brydon finally makes his pal/sparring partner Steve Coogan crack up, laughing, in “The Trip to Italy.” The formula of “The Trip” is repeated … Continue reading

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