Monthly Archives: September 2021

“Wife of a Spy” doesn’t traffic in most of the tropes of the espionage thriller. The espionage takes place off-camera. There are no shootouts, and the closest thing to a chase is a bit of the old “I think we’re … Continue reading →

“Aftermath” is a sluggish, convoluted domestic horror thriller that can’t be rescued by a fierce turn by its leading lady, “Twilight” alumna Ashley Greene. If you can make it to the ridiculously drawn-out and absurd finale — and Rotten Tomatoes … Continue reading →

If it’s late enough — and “Death Drop Gorgeous” is nothing if it’s not a “Midnight Movie” — and you’re tipsy enough, I suppose there might be a few giggles and grins in this death in a drag club slasher … Continue reading →

This November release stars Judi Dench, Jamie Dornan and Ciaran Hinds, a coming of age tale set during Ireland’s “troubles.” Outstanding.

A quiet, somber and downbeat story of 9/11 victims and efforts to get their survivors to sign onto a blanket compensation plan, “Worth” takes on “importance” thanks to its subject matter and its A-list cast. Michael Keaton and Amy Ryan … Continue reading →

If you’ve ever switched on a television, you probably figure everything that can be done with the idea of a “New York romance” has already been done. And thanks to “When Harry Met Sally,” Woody Allen, “She’s Gotta Have It,” … Continue reading →

Rosamund Pike and Sophie Okonedo are among the stars who will bring Robert Jordan’s epic sword and sorcery fantasy to Amazon, starting Nov. 19. Only seven episodes? It’s like a 14 book series, so you know what these means…

Sept 10 this true story caper comedy hits theaters.

Laughed a couple of times at this trailer to an October 1 release. Irreverent, “too soon” and biting and seriously offhand and off-the-rails.

Although I liked the sweet, sentimental vibe the weeper “Afterlife of the Party” reaches for, it never comes close to transcending its modest aims and becoming special. But I’m totally on board the idea of Netflix being the after-teen-stardom home … Continue reading →