Daily Archives: May 13, 2024

You can’t say the dark Spanish comedy “The Coffee Table” isn’t dark enough. It involves the tragic, accidental and bloody death of an infant. But considering the subject matter, maybe the “comedy” could have gone a little further. Director and … Continue reading →

One long ago gave up any hope that Hollywood would give up any “hit” intellectual property without wringing the last drops of value out of it. But the news that there will be a third “Downton Abbey” movie, with Paul … Continue reading →

Writer-director Sarah T. Schwab’s “A Stage of Twilight” is a somber melodrama about a couple facing an end-of-life decision with despair and as much grace as either can manage, under the circumstances. It makes a fine showcase for its venerated, … Continue reading →