Daily Archives: October 3, 2022

“God’s Creatures” is a quietly gripping Irish coastal drama kept afloat by a powerful, understated performance by Emily Watson, who lets us into the unseen agony of a mother’s questions unasked. Co-directors Saela Davis and Anna Rose Holmer bathe their … Continue reading →

I think my favorite moment in the anti-cell-phone Estonian horror comedy “Kratt” comes when a priest is confronted by a demonically possessed grandmother, and his only prayer is whipping out his phone. What priest wouldn’t keep an instant crucifix app … Continue reading →

Action film fans will forgive a lot if we get enough from “the cool parts” of a thriller. Luc Besson built an entire career out of that. “Subway” (1985) launched the future director of “The Professional,” “The Fifth Element,” “Nikita,” … Continue reading →

But not insipid J-pop ballads. Apparently. This looks campy enough to be fun. Oct. 21.

Kids movies have to pass what I call “The Jerry Orbach Test.” Back when the animated “Beauty and the Beast” came out, I interviewed Orbach and he told me what persuaded him to take on the role of Lumiere. He … Continue reading →