Daily Archives: March 30, 2023

Movie Preview: At long last, Kelly Reichardt’s “Showing Up” shows up

The director of “Wendy & Lucy,” which starred Michelle Williams and a missing dog, now has this small stakes art world dramedy slated for April 7 in LA, NYC, wider later in the month. Michelle Williams, Hong Chau and Judd … Continue reading

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Movie Review: “A Good Person,” a hit-and-miss star vehicle for Pugh and Freeman

“A Good Person,” which earned a token, desultory release from MGM, is more than its novelty of being a film that Florence Pugh made for her then writer-director beau, Zach Braff, prior to breaking up. It’s a see-saw of emotions, … Continue reading

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Movie Review: Damon, Affleck, Tucker, Bateman and Davis cut a deal for “Air” Jordans

“Air” is a beautifully featherweight triumph of “on-the-nose” casting. Need a guy to play a folksy spinner of anecdotes, a gambler and maker of speeches who converts the Non-Believers? Matt Damon, who has spent his career (“Good Will Hunting,” “Rounders,” … Continue reading

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