Monthly Archives: April 2023

It takes a while to get into the screwy rhythms of “Operation: Nation,” a dark and somewhat farcical Polish spoof of the idea of Polish Nazis. I mean, come on. Historical anti-Semitism notwithstanding, how much do you have to excuse, … Continue reading →

A horror icon is interviewed, and others sing his praises. June 6, streaming.

“Queens on the Run” is a dainty little Mexican marzipan comedy — sort of sweet in the most predictable ways, lighter-than-lightweight and rarely funny. It’s a “wives bonding” road picture, a little heavy on the “Thelma & Louise,” pero medio … Continue reading →

The ladies swoon and the clothes, manners and accomplishments make the man as Kelvin Harrison Jr. goes full matinee idol as “Chevalier” de Saint-Georges in a lovely film that is both immaculate period piece and colorfully imagined biography of a … Continue reading →

“Herstory” is a gripping and revealing account of a handful of Koreans’ attempt to take Japan to court to secure damages and get an apology for the war crimes they experienced under Japanese occupation before and during World War II. … Continue reading →

Your childhood fears writ large. June 2 in a Cineplex near you.

This action pic starring Mr. “Crazy Rich Asian” “Gentleman,” drops digitally for streaming May 16.

The climactic scene in Romanian writer-director Cristian Mungiu’s “R.M.N.” is a jaw-droppingly ugly town meeting. Almost everyone in the tiny Transylanian village of Recia Recfalva have shown up in the community hall to give vent to every prejudice, ignorance and … Continue reading →

There’s a stately, almost funereal seriousness to Brit director Guy Ritchie’s first combat film. “The Covenant,” billed as “Guy Ritchie’s The Covenant” so that it isn’t confused with any horror movie titled that, has little of the antic energy and … Continue reading →

Crackling scenes mix with clunkers, clever twists meet cliches and its all a hash when it comes to justifying the “team” set up in this mass shooting spree thriller “To Catch a Killer.” Whatever its other failings and successes, this … Continue reading →