Monthly Archives: February 2022

Danny Boyle produced, his “Trainspotting” writer co-scripted it and “Spud” from that film, Ewen Bremner, stars as the fellow what founded “Creation Records,” which launched a lot of bands and made them famous. Right? That bloke would be Alan McGee, … Continue reading →

Colin Farrel’s found a new home in the indie arthouse distributor A24. This latest AI/robot teaches us “what it means to be human” drama was supposed to come out last year, but the new trailer has it “coming soon” as … Continue reading →

Sean Payton’s abrupt “retirement” from the head coaching job of the New Orleans Saints this week can only mean one thing. Somebody let him screen “Home Team,” the Happy Madison (Adam Sandler’s production company) comedy about how Payton spent that … Continue reading →

I’ve always had a soft spot for these guys. Which is why one makes sure to wear a cup whenever reviewing a new “Jackass” movie. One must. “Jackass Forever” is a valedictory victory lap for the scruffy little troupe of … Continue reading →

All nostalgic for this one.

A punk icon who died too young is wistfully remembered by her daughter in “Poly Styrene: I Am a Cliche,” narrated and co-directed by her daughter, Celeste Bell. Downbeat and eye-opening, it’s a marvelous time punk time capsule and a … Continue reading →

“Are you familiar with Wagner? It’s Hitler’s favorite. You’re going to sing it for him.” A singer seeks his Jewish/violinist girlfriend in the Third Reich. Good cast, nice period detail. Promising? Feb. 25.

Get past the dull first act…and somewhat dull second. See beyond the attempts at arty-fartiness — extreme close-ups and blurred montages of images — and the cheap shocks and “Alone With You” kind of/sort of works. It winds up in … Continue reading →

Her diary showed Anne Frank in human dimensions, a “normal” teenage girl of the Europe of her era — fascinated by celebrities, sex, interested in boys, sometimes petty, devoted to her dad, a little less fond of her mother. Her … Continue reading →