Daily Archives: February 17, 2024

“Monolith” is an exercise in the simple power of storytelling, compelling voices summoning up all the acting gravitas they can to evoke chills and a fear of a vague, unknown “something.” Built around a dogged podcaster, her recording studio and … Continue reading →

“The Heartbreak Agency” sets up as a German variation on the relationship expert gets his or her just deserts rom-com formula, a Teutonic “Accidental Husband,” “How to Lose a Guy in Ten Days” or “Failure to Launch.” But after a … Continue reading →

“Bob Marley” lives! The reggae icon’s music endures, and his image and story have audiences lining up around the world for a bio pic that earned mixed reviews (I liked it). A big Valentine’s Day opening, and a big Friday … Continue reading →

Fan to be serviced or hate-watcher, you owe it to yourself to take a look at Jennifer Lopez’s “This is Me…Now: A Love Story,” an indulgent, album-tie in narrative whose over-the-top visuals and J-Lo explaining J-Lo story are something to … Continue reading →

They spent some money on music rights for this 1991 period piece, cleverly timed to come out on the cusp of spring break. The cast? They saved some cash there. Beware the Ides of March, for that is when Republic … Continue reading →

No film buff could walk by the promise of a new Larry McMurtry biography, remember “Hud,” “The Last Picture Show,” “Terms of Endearment,” “Lonesome Dove” and “Brokeback Mountain” and not at least stop to thumb through the book’s photos. But … Continue reading →